tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56305479359253107822023-11-15T23:52:08.406-08:00Enjoying Driving Tourists HappyBack in Syria from the USA, I enjoyed nothing like transferring my education, experience and professionalism to tourism field. I'm excited to drive tourists to historical monuments of Syria, Jordan and Lebanon.
When a tourist lands here with no hotel booking or plans, all it needs is a few minutes to schedule the best itinerary for her/him according to her/his budget.
I dedicate my time, resources, my 4WD car and bargaining capability so tourists get the best experience in the ME.Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-56300198230102137012009-12-27T06:30:00.000-08:002013-01-05T16:36:13.658-08:00About<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Today is Jan 5, 2013</span></u></b></div>
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Guess what...I'm in Sao Paulo Brazil. I left the country because of the war. My car is in Beirut. Life is so hard in Syria and Civilians are suffering from the sectarian war. I receive every now and then requests from people who are interested in an adventure to Syria (they look like war tourists). I recommended to many not to go, as me myself don't feel safe to go there.<br />
Anyway, if you are interested in going to Lebanon and Jordan, please drop me a line.<br />
Happy New Year<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Today is Jan 30, 2012</span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Today is Oct 24, 2011</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black; color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Last three months I was in India taking a break. I got my TTC in Yoga Teaching and some different massages courses</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: small;">. I got some booking for Lebanon and Jordan trips<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">for Nov and Dec. I'm ready for you.</span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CBnQerz4Q8e5jWQGkaJ1YSBNSpkrkdB2I2X8-sg6BySz4e0BdrPwNyNtN_YjvaS_avhH1u1eeZCPklmGZq3CHyjeQFMUxNsFr-F1Fjc9NaO-Kyej8g3S96tC3UT_SlDkX-Cyk4x-2DY/s1600-h/snow.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today is May 30, 2011.</span></a><br />
I dropped Rosemary and Peter in Amman 5 days ago. I started with Sandra and her husband from Argentina on May 26 from Damascus to Palmyra to Beirut where I left them yesterday. Time to relax. Cheers.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CBnQerz4Q8e5jWQGkaJ1YSBNSpkrkdB2I2X8-sg6BySz4e0BdrPwNyNtN_YjvaS_avhH1u1eeZCPklmGZq3CHyjeQFMUxNsFr-F1Fjc9NaO-Kyej8g3S96tC3UT_SlDkX-Cyk4x-2DY/s1600-h/snow.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today is May 16, 2011.</span></a><br />
I'm in Aleppo with Rosemary and Peter from Australia. We have one week Syria and Lebanon through Krak des Chevalier.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CBnQerz4Q8e5jWQGkaJ1YSBNSpkrkdB2I2X8-sg6BySz4e0BdrPwNyNtN_YjvaS_avhH1u1eeZCPklmGZq3CHyjeQFMUxNsFr-F1Fjc9NaO-Kyej8g3S96tC3UT_SlDkX-Cyk4x-2DY/s1600-h/snow.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today is April 21, 2011. </span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm with a Norwegian Group in Beirut. Tomorrow we are heading to Krak des Chevalier in Syria. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Angela wrote about her recent trip with me in this link <a href="http://somuchmoretosee.blogspot.com/search/label/Syria">http://somuchmoretosee.blogspot.com/search/label/Syria</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CBnQerz4Q8e5jWQGkaJ1YSBNSpkrkdB2I2X8-sg6BySz4e0BdrPwNyNtN_YjvaS_avhH1u1eeZCPklmGZq3CHyjeQFMUxNsFr-F1Fjc9NaO-Kyej8g3S96tC3UT_SlDkX-Cyk4x-2DY/s1600-h/snow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today is April 11, 2011. </span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm with a US solo traveler in Petra. Tomorrow, we will be in the Desert of Wadi Rum. On Wed, we are heading to Damascus.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4CBnQerz4Q8e5jWQGkaJ1YSBNSpkrkdB2I2X8-sg6BySz4e0BdrPwNyNtN_YjvaS_avhH1u1eeZCPklmGZq3CHyjeQFMUxNsFr-F1Fjc9NaO-Kyej8g3S96tC3UT_SlDkX-Cyk4x-2DY/s1600-h/snow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today is April 4, 2011. </span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm with a Dutch Group in Aleppo. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow we are heading to Apamea.</span></div>
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20 years of education, business and some other varied interests were so productive, but yet not to the extent that created a real joy for me. Time had come for a real change and I had to have my one year sabbatical to decide which job would make me enjoy the best. Back from the US in 2008, I experienced a real cultural shock in my own birth country, Syria. Although my qualifications, experience and degrees attracted many employers to hire me in high paid jobs, I was reluctant to accept any of them due to many unpublished reasons. The sabbatical came into an unexpected delighting decision, let me Enjoy Drive Tourists Happy in my own country. So far I'm so happy I took this decision. Why? I will tell you when you are in my car.<br />
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• Fluent in English and Arabic<br />
• Strong communications skills as author, lecturer, debater, and negotiator dealing with individuals and groups in the discipline of administration.<br />
• 15 years experience working with International companies.<br />
• Powerful crisis management with unique Critical Analysis.<br />
• Creativity in Dealing with Children and young people.<br />
• Great supporter of Civilizations understanding and ranking<br />
humanitarian issues as priorities over religions and races.<br />
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multi-<br />
cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.<br />
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Professional Experience:<br />
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Executive /Entrepreneurial Skills<br />
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1992 – 2008 <br />
• Founder and President of Inter-Tra-Ma Corp. which is an Educational and Distribution company. Inter-Tra-Ma started with one office in 1992 and expanded its operations to have 4 offices in Syria, Egypt and the USA with a network of over 200 dealers. <br />
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• Developed and conducted corporate planning strategy meetings. In addition to having overall responsibility for operations, also responsible for financial management P&L for the company. <br />
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• Ensured superior levels of customer satisfaction with product support by hiring and retaining talented staff and providing technical and service skills training along with measurable standards of service performance.<br />
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• Authored “Arabic Advantage: Learn to Communicate in Arabic” a successful language program designed to enable students to acquire a 2nd language with ease.<br />
Publishing# ISBN 0-9772864-0-1. <br />
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• Expertise in mass media communications, special events organization, budget planning, and multi-office coordination for national and international development programs.<br />
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2001 – 2007 (Independent Consulting Position)<br />
Editor in Chief - “Al-Huda” monthly magazine published by the Al-Khoei Benevolent Foundation of New York serving the needs of the Arabic community with readership throughout North America. <br />
In addition, coordinated all fund-raising, public relations, and publications for this Foundation. Helped the private Al-Iman School, affiliated with the Foundation, to develop Trustee, Alumni and Parents Association Boards. In 2007 I was nominated as a private evaluator for Al-Iman School Performance.<br />
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1990 – 1992 English Teacher - Al-Khosrawyya , an exclusive Private High School, Aleppo, Syria – produced many famous writers, speakers and historians.<br />
Taught English conversation and grammar to high school students, from teenage years to adults, in classroom as well as private tutoring groups.<br />
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Computer Skills: Computer oriented with good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quickbooks and Microsoft Outlook.<br />
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Professional Affiliations: Co-Founder of Fusselat Publishing House, Aleppo<br />
Edited 2 scientific books for Arabic translation by Sayed Waqar A, Hussaini, entitled “Astronomical Science in the Holy Koran” and “Water Sources in the Holy Koran”.<br />
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Writer: Wrote the Introduction of “Sawalef Baghdadyya” which discusses a general overview of Mid-twentieth century Baghdad. <br />
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Journalist: many of my articles have been published by Al-Quds Newspaper and Annor Magazine London, and Arab Voice, Paterson, New Jersey<br />
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Interviewed for my commentaries on Live Air by Al-Jazeera Satellite Television post Sept 11, 2001 incident. <br />
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Qualified as candidate for Translation Project of Arabic-English translation’s instant voice recognition system with I.B.M. <br />
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Founder of Skooli Day Care Center in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn NY 2007. This Center was to serve the needs of Arab and Muslim community in the USA. Skooli offered services to over 100 families in Bay Ridge Area.<br />
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Founder of Matrix Internet Café in NY, USA. Matrix Internet Café has over 20 stations to serve Internet and PC users In New York.<br />
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Participated in drafting the final resolution of The Standing Conference of American Middle-Eastern Christian and Muslim Religious Leaders over the Lebanese Humanitarian Crisis June 2006. http://www.antiochian.org/book/export/html/13919<br />
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Participated in Many Interfaith Meetings held in Jamaica Muslim Centers Queens, New York. <br />
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Present Occupation Conducting a private research to establish Syrian Public Library. The <br />
SPL is a national project with over 400 community branches, its main objective is to encourage kids to read and get familiar with all means of education.<br />
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Negotiating with Itqan Holding Company to establish a 5 stars Sport Entertainment Complex in Aleppo, Syria. <br />
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Education: Glendale University, USA <br />
Honorary Phd in International Business Dec 2007..<br />
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Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria<br />
B.A. Degree in English Literature and Human Arts. 1992</div>
Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-91795802182287314972009-12-27T06:13:00.000-08:002011-03-21T13:05:50.509-07:00Specials: June/July 2011<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="color: #9fc5e8; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: large;"><b>June 15 to July 30</b></span><br />
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Hotel Booking (prior to arriving or walking in)<br />
Translation and Interpretation<br />
Students Rooms and Apartments<br />
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Antique and Local shopping Guiding<br />
Unlicensed Informative Tour Guiding (I may get a license)<br />
Back Roads Trips<br />
Bargaining on Tourists Behalf<br />
Cultural Conversion (this term is invented by me to express that some deeds, words, and face expressions might be offensive somewhere but not in another one. To literally translate something is wrong, so you have to find an equivalent meaning in the other Culture).Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-49412405340818777132009-12-03T03:40:00.000-08:002009-12-03T12:49:23.581-08:00My Guarantee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNwyT2HNFKw-WCPpLMpaFSgz42-tf0fynaPIK5AQ2DV0ULbWMe-KBgNgLLa5zqiGANTjWU-NeHXksE7oB2ds7kQC69dE5TRliiv01pSp3kTjuRxd9fd-vCctjhScNg8iVXuK-yvMukt0/s1600-h/saladin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNwyT2HNFKw-WCPpLMpaFSgz42-tf0fynaPIK5AQ2DV0ULbWMe-KBgNgLLa5zqiGANTjWU-NeHXksE7oB2ds7kQC69dE5TRliiv01pSp3kTjuRxd9fd-vCctjhScNg8iVXuK-yvMukt0/s320/saladin.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back.</b></div>Safe driving, extra sites, efficient planning, family atmosphere, big savings, and getting the most out of your trip are my guarantee.Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-55162784351928405662009-12-03T03:39:00.001-08:002012-02-25T12:38:09.277-08:00Rate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlWkQEs0MwPyytFQRRFredwvOflcu3xGA2DDI3dwmDpPoT_i_gxaUJKg7qY3VyIkx0nvc8o1EkBtEwWUwBrHFLFkhgdfg5rZW2TC_Nz2pJgloBbKggjDj5_XTEos5A6QM4cibsKjyyw0/s1600-h/My_car.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlWkQEs0MwPyytFQRRFredwvOflcu3xGA2DDI3dwmDpPoT_i_gxaUJKg7qY3VyIkx0nvc8o1EkBtEwWUwBrHFLFkhgdfg5rZW2TC_Nz2pJgloBbKggjDj5_XTEos5A6QM4cibsKjyyw0/s320/My_car.jpg" /></a></div><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CPC%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CPC%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CPC%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link> <m:smallfrac m:val="off"> <m:dispdef> <m:lmargin m:val="0"> <m:rmargin m:val="0"> <m:defjc m:val="centerGroup"> <m:wrapindent m:val="1440"> <m:intlim m:val="subSup"> <m:narylim m:val="undOvr"> </m:narylim></m:intlim> </m:wrapindent><style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b>I do remember John of ShipRite in Bay Ridge, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Brooklyn</st1:city> <st1:state w:st="on">NY</st1:state></st1:place>. He has a sign saying “Customers’ Attitudes decide the Charge” Yes, if you are not happy at the end of the tour, I simply say “Money back Guaranteed”</b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: red;">My 4WD car is only $ 160 each day including everything</span>. If your trip has borders crossing to Lebanon and/or Jordan you pay one time $ 100 which is (Car Exit Tax and Miscellaneous Fees).</b><br />
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</div>Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-83054344248475305102009-12-03T03:35:00.000-08:002010-01-04T11:15:24.458-08:00Recommended Tours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-mWZt61AF7o47-pBDPmJxPG0L2xJbEka_rcdf1s_yKCxBN0KKOFASwBqIZ9NJ_gNtWmFiOCJaS7hTUZNbt0azKogFoEao_LK6cWrvJUXgZuaYNA6vcvtLdtvJ-1dVzz-iE4MbMJQgXq8/s1600-h/sunset.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-mWZt61AF7o47-pBDPmJxPG0L2xJbEka_rcdf1s_yKCxBN0KKOFASwBqIZ9NJ_gNtWmFiOCJaS7hTUZNbt0azKogFoEao_LK6cWrvJUXgZuaYNA6vcvtLdtvJ-1dVzz-iE4MbMJQgXq8/s320/sunset.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>This is a list of recommended tours that can fit each traveler to Syria, Lebanon and Jordan. It was made while you in mind taking into consideration that your port of arrival and departure is Damascus International Airport, Syria. If you arrive in a different airport such as Beirut or Amman the recommended tour can be adjusted according to your itinerary. If you have an itinerary of more than 7 days, please contact me so I give you my suggestions. No commitments. </b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Sednaya, Maaloula and Mar Mosa.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Bosra & Beyond Tour. (Qanawat, Shahba, Bosra Theater, and St. George Church)<br />
</div></td> <td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" valign="top" width="174"><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Palmyra. Basic.<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Bosra. Theater.<br />
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</div></td> <td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 283.5pt;" valign="top" width="378"><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Krak des Chevalier, St. George Monastery and Safita Tower.<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Palmyra Comprehensive (Temple of Bel, Underground Tomb, Tower Tomb, Colonnaded St, Museum, and the Castle.)<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">3-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span> Bosra & Beyond Tour. (Qanawat, Shahba, Bosra Theater, and St. George Church).<br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Bosra Theater.<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">3-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Krak des Chevalier.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Krak des Chevalier, Saladin Castle, Dead Cities end in Aleppo. Sleep in Aleppo.<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">3-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span> Aleppo Sightseeing and visit Hama in your way Back to Damascus.<br />
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</div></td> <td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" valign="top" width="174"><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span> Palmyra Basic<br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Palmyra Comprehensive (Temple of Bel, Underground Tomb, Tower Tomb, Colonnaded St, Museum, and the Castle.). Sleep in Homs.<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">3-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Krak des Chevalier, Saladin Castle, Dead Cities end in Aleppo. Sleep in Aleppo.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">4-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Sednaya and Maaloula.<br />
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</div></td> <td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 283.5pt;" valign="top" width="378"><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Palmyra Comprehensive (Temple of Bel, Underground Tomb, Tower Tomb, Colonnaded St, Museum, and the Castle.). Sleep in Homs.<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Krak des Chevalier. Basic and drive to Baalbeck Lebanon. Sleep in Beirut.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">4-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Jeita Grotto, Byblos, Cedars forest. Sleep in Beirut.<br />
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</div></td> <td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 130.5pt;" valign="top" width="174"><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">1-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Palmyra Basic<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">2-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Bosra Theater.<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">3-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span> Krak des Chevalier<br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">4-<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><span dir="ltr"></span>Sednaya and Maaloula.<br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bosra's most impressive feature is its superbly well-preserved Roman Theater, complete with tall stage buildings. And there are also early Christian Ruins and several old mosques to be found within its great walls. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Further, Nabatean and Roman Monuments, <b>Christian Churches</b>, mosques and Madrasahs are present within the half ruined enceinte of the city. The structure of this monument a central plan with eastern apses flanked by 2 sacristies exerted a decisive influence on the evolution of Christian architectural forms, and, to a certain extent, on Islamic Style as well. <b>Al-Omari Mosque of Bosra</b> is one of the oldest surviving mosques in Islamic History.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Second Century Roman 15000 capacity Theater and fortress around. One stop at theater where you can see all other ancient sites in walking distance. 2 hours stop.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Prices are meant for 4 passengers. Extra passengers for the same trip can be accommodated at an extra charge. If you like, you can share the trip with our other tourists depending on availability.<br />
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</div></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 6pt 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">Bosra Tour, and beyond.<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Towns of Bosra, Shahba, Izraa, Sweida, and Qanawat.<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Of the city which once counted 80,000 inhabitants, there remains today only a village settled among the ruins. The second century Roman theater, constructed probably under Trajan, is the only monument of this type with its upper gallery in the form of a covered portico which has been integrally preserved. It was fortified between 481 and 1231 AD.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Further, Nabatean and Roman Monuments, Christian Churches, mosques and Madrasahs are present within the half ruined enceinte of the city. The structure of this monument a central plan with eastern apses flanked by 2 sacristies exerted a decisive influence on the evolution of Christian Architectural Forms, and, to a certain extent, on Islamic Style as well. Al-Omari Mosque of Bosra is one of the oldest surviving mosques in Islamic History.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Full Day To visit over 15 amazing archeological sites as follows: Second Century Roman Theater with 15000 capacity and fortress around, <b><span style="color: black;">13th-century wall, Sts. Sergius, Bacchus and Leontus Cathedrals, 3rd century basilica, Al-Omari Mosque, Al-Khidre Mosque, AlMabrak Moasue, the Manjak Hammam, Bab AlQandil (Gate of the Lantern)..etc. This Trip includes other towns like Shahba, Izraa, Sweida, and Qanawat.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Maaloula</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> is one of the most scenic villages in Syria and is of particular interest as the only place in the world where Aramaic; the language spoken by Christ; is still used as a living language by locals. The word Maaloula means “entrance” in Aramaic. There are two important monasteries in Maaloula: (Saint Sergius) Mar Sarkis and Mar Thecla (Taqla): Enter Mar Sarkis Monastery, and you will find yourself in the midst of history. Then visit renowned Mar Taqla Monastery, along with scores of pilgrims, both Muslims and Christians, who go there to gain blessings and to make offerings.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Notre Dame de Sednaya</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, to give the convent its full name, is enthroned like a mighty fortress of faith above the Greek Orthodox village. It was founded in 547 AD by the Byzantian Emperor Justinian, is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and comes under the jurisdiction of the Patriarch of Antioch.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Duration</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">:</span></u></b> 6 to 7 hrs. <br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b>Sherobim Monastery</b> was built in the third century AD, it houses the Icon of Wonders; the famous Church of Sophia; and a monastery founded in AD 547 containing a portrait of the Virgin believed to have been painted by St. Luke. It is 2000m above sea level. <br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Three Different Locations.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Mar Mousa Monastery</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> is one of spectacular places in Syria. Unexpected to the environment, rocks, stones, dry areas, it survives. It was said that first Christians took refuge there long centuries ago. Nowadays monastery is revived by the Italian monk Paolo. The rocky nature, right said the ravine is gorgeous. You don't resist the solitary feeling with your thoughts and with yourself. Perfect place for meditation.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Maaloula</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> is one of the most scenic villages in Syria and is of particular interest as the only place in the world where Aramaic; the language spoken by Christ; is still used as a living language by locals. (Site information in trip#4)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Notre Dame de Sednaya</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, to give the convent its full name, is enthroned like a mighty fortress of faith above the Greek Orthodox village. (Site information in trip#4)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><u>Trip Description:<o:p></o:p></u></b><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Full Day to visit three different locations: Our Lady of Sednaya Convent, St. Gergius Monastery, Mar Taqla Monastery, and Mar Mosa Al-Habashi (Saint Moses) Monastery at Nabek town.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Total Cost:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">6600 Syrian Pounds.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">( Time Machine Ride )<o:p></o:p></span></u><br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Krak Des Chevaliers (1031 AD)</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Middle East was always a meeting place for many different civilizations, notably the Babylonians, Egyptians, Hittites, Hebrews, Romans, Persians, Byzantines, Arabs, Kurds, Ottoman Turks, Seljuk Turks and Franks. Such a vast array of different cultures led to the creation of the unique architecture preserved in the Krak des Chevaliers. The fortress was described as “perhaps the best preserved and most wholly admirable castle in the world” by T. E. Lawrence. This fortress was made a World Heritage Site, along with Saladin Citadel. (Site information in trip#8)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b>Palmyra (2nd millennium BC)<o:p></o:p></b><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The most striking building in Palmyra is the huge temple of Ba'al, considered "the most important religious building of the first century AD in the Middle East". It originated as a Hellenistic temple, of which only fragments of stones survive. Starting from the temple, a colonnaded street, corresponding to the ancient Decumanus, leads to the rest of the ancient city. The second most noteworthy remain in Palmyra is the theater, today having 9 rows of seating, but most likely having up to 12 with the addition of wooden structures. Other remains are countless and you might be the first to sight something unseen before. (Site information in trip#7)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><u>Trip Description:<o:p></o:p></u></b><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">A long day of two Different Gorgeous Locations. (for tight schedules people). From Damascus, we will head to Krak Des Chevaliers first, then drive 2-3 hrs to Palmyra, and finally return to Damascus.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Duration</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">:</span></u></b> 12 to 15 hrs. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Total Cost:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">11000 Syrian Pounds.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">( One night at Palmyra )<o:p></o:p></span></u><br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b>Palmyra (2nd millennium BC)<o:p></o:p></b><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The most striking building in Palmyra is the huge temple of Ba'al, considered "the most important religious building of the first century AD in the Middle East". It originated as a Hellenistic temple, of which only fragments of stones survive. Starting from the temple, a colonnaded street, corresponding to the ancient Decumanus, leads to the rest of the ancient city. The second most noteworthy remain in Palmyra is the theater, today having 9 rows of seating, but most likely having up to 12 with the addition of wooden structures. Other remains are countless and you might be the first to sight something unseen before. (Site information in trip#7)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Krak Des Chevaliers (1031 AD)</span></b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Middle East was always a meeting place for many different civilizations, notably the Babylonians, Egyptians, Hittites, Hebrews, Romans, Persians, Byzantines, Arabs, Kurds, Ottoman Turks, Seljuk Turks and Franks. Such a vast array of different cultures led to the creation of the unique architecture preserved in the Krak des Chevaliers. The fortress was described as “perhaps the best preserved and most wholly admirable castle in the world” by T. E. Lawrence. This fortress was made a World Heritage Site, along with Saladin Citadel. (Site information in trip#8)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><u>Trip Description:<o:p></o:p></u></b><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">First day dedicated to Palmyra where it ends in watching the sunset over the ruins from the Citadel. Second day starts with the sunrise in Palmyra, then you will head to Krak des Chevaliers. You should arrange your own accommodation. Our driver will stay in Palmyra.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Duration</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">:</span></u></b> 2 days and one night. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Total Cost:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">14000 Syrian Pounds.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">( The Hub of the Ancients )<o:p></o:p></span></u><br />
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</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b>Palmyra (2nd millennium BC)<o:p></o:p></b><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The most striking building in Palmyra is the huge temple of Ba'al, considered "the most important religious building of the first century AD in the Middle East". It originated as a Hellenistic temple, of which only fragments of stones survive. Starting from the temple, a colonnaded street, corresponding to the ancient Decumanus, leads to the rest of the ancient city. The second most noteworthy remain in Palmyra is the theater, today having 9 rows of seating, but most likely having up to 12 with the addition of wooden structures. Other remains are countless and you might be the first to sight something unseen before.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The city was first mentioned in the archives of Mari in the 2nd millennium BC. It was another trading city in the extensive trade network that linked Mesopotamia and northern Syria. Palmyra is also mentioned in 2 Chronicles (8:4): “There had been a temple at Palmyra for 2000 years before the Romans ever saw it. Its form, a large stone-walled chamber with columns outside, is much closer to the sort of thing attributed to Solomon than to anything Roman.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><b><u>Trip Description:<o:p></o:p></u></b><br />
</div><div style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: rgb(248, 252, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">One full day. From Damascus, we will head to Palmyra to see: Huge Hellenistic Temple of Baal, double colonnaded portico in Corynthian style, the ancient city, the monumental arch, theater, small senate, Tariff Court, the agora's entrance was decorated with statues of Septimius Severus, and his family, the Diocletian's Camp, large-scale funerary monuments (Valley of the Tombs), and many more. On the way back to Damascus, we recommend a stop at the famous Baghdad Café (Service Area.). Some choose to be dropped in Homs or Hama where an extra charge of 1000 Syrian Pounds exist.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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The two Gentlemen Richard and Nick. They spent 8 nights in Lebanon and Syria. Together, we visited Baalbeck, Beirut, Jeita Grotto, Cable car, Byblos, Qadish Valley for hiking, Cedar Forest, Palmyra, Krak, Tartus, Saladin, Slonfa, Dead Cities, Aleppo, St Simeon, Hama, Mar Mousa and Damascus.<br />
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Meanwhile, if you want to read more reviews about my past services please click on<a href="http://syriaroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/handwritten-reviews.html"> Handwritten Reviews</a> , <a href="http://syriaroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/tripadvisorcom-reviews.html">Tripadvisor.com reviews</a>, or <a href="http://syriaroad.blogspot.com/2009/12/lonelyplanetcom-reviews.html">Lonelyplanet.com reviews</a>. </div>Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-24272258426267501202009-12-03T03:29:00.000-08:002009-12-31T11:07:52.284-08:00Handwritten Reviews<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Sandra and Marcello from Argentina wrote about their trip with me in TA. You can click here choose "information about travel....." . See Answer number 10. Thank you Sandra and Marcello. <br />
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Beverly from the Aloha State chose me for her June 2010 trip. Thank you <br />
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Barbara and Aaron from California took a trip with me on Sept 2010. They wrote something on Flyertalk.com. Thank you Barbara.<br />
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Angela and David from SF had a trip with me in Lebanon and Syria. She wrote something about me on her blog. Thank you Angela.<br />
<a href="http://somuchmoretosee.blogspot.com/search/label/Syria">http://somuchmoretosee.blogspot.com/search/label/Syria</a><br />
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Vanessa and family took a trip with me in Jordan and Syria. They were a great group. This is what she wrote about her trip. Thank you Vanessa. <br />
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Beverly and Frank from Hawaii wrote about me on Virtual Tourist website. Thank You Beverly:<br />
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Helen and Richard from LA took a 20 days trip. They wrote about me on fodors.com. Thank you Helen:<br />
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Sandra and Marcello from Argentina toured Syria and Lebanon with me. They wrote about their trip on frommers.com. You can reach about it by clicking here. Thank you Sandra and Marecello:<br />
<a href="http://www.frommers.com/community/forum.cfm/middle-east-africa/syria/trip-report-syria">http://www.frommers.com/community/forum.cfm/middle-east-africa/syria/trip-report-syria</a> <br />
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</div>.Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-42919592707713877512009-12-03T03:13:00.000-08:002010-01-31T10:56:35.466-08:00Rare Pictures of Old Syria<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_ImeL5qrnPQZB40QR20ifTE5Ayf84Jng6VTyPANxQrrejBuAGJM-JOCS4O0SLwFjXB6srtomrIjT7JQZpFPPSWbbFl4_7AK1CzHXjpWcyhxOTsm0sp7yUpmBFZwVWouGTXi9GeiqD3A/s1600-h/alep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">The following Pictures are very rare to find. It is a compliment of my blog to enjoy viewing these great pictures. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06XD3FQi8WZErvx3Ib2yUEy1aDRVp7k7dbp7SWXd2hY7ojrmgY07OElCBB570LWKoxyPcvSIt2z4Zkge20BpbIdwBNKj77i4hAfMxUFfXX3poVZaFOe0rytgZ3IeuevqJD6FxCB5JvpE/s640/damascus_bread.jpg" width="544" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4mi7taoZqtcqiPqb1wD2G_lmVO_2Sc-XugddABYW3bRx1Je8m0PtJKcRJ9Fs6pMlR7q-0gtWGal2vlSbL5AYi0QzNN6h5KDXPrF17nG2wYusJeHeQCkAj4IpdOLDDNqCpJ0FSXrSdqA/s1600-h/damascus_wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4mi7taoZqtcqiPqb1wD2G_lmVO_2Sc-XugddABYW3bRx1Je8m0PtJKcRJ9Fs6pMlR7q-0gtWGal2vlSbL5AYi0QzNN6h5KDXPrF17nG2wYusJeHeQCkAj4IpdOLDDNqCpJ0FSXrSdqA/s640/damascus_wall.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-8213264096056951872009-11-29T11:10:00.000-08:002009-11-29T11:10:32.462-08:00Me on Tripsadvisor.comOne of the happy tourists wrote about me on tripadvisor.com, please click on the following link to read his review: <br />
http://www.tripadvisor.com/members-reviews/richard9876<br />
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</div>Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-71315641787544475292009-11-28T14:59:00.001-08:002009-11-28T14:59:54.602-08:00Richard B. Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUoUvFoQAI6zfikiOUxomjnVnVnKqeVswVvD972D0yUB06k9rRHju-2Xz2AmT4kjdEJexzHPbOEdX5HRwOCz5iZuFVbexsa5YQayc-CDhkhLC0BrTEKj9zrDC51dgL2DxvSgTMmQHyCPs/s1600/richard.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUoUvFoQAI6zfikiOUxomjnVnVnKqeVswVvD972D0yUB06k9rRHju-2Xz2AmT4kjdEJexzHPbOEdX5HRwOCz5iZuFVbexsa5YQayc-CDhkhLC0BrTEKj9zrDC51dgL2DxvSgTMmQHyCPs/s320/richard.JPG" /></a><br />
</div>Another Happy Tourist.Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-68867577187625003392009-11-28T14:55:00.000-08:002009-11-28T14:55:56.695-08:008 Days Syria/Lebanon (world record on steps)Richard and Nick were so unique. Together we visited Baalbeck, Beirut, Jeita Grotto, Cable Car, Byblos, hiked in Qadisha Valley, Cedar Forest, Damascus, Palmyra, Homs, Krak des Chevalier, Saladin Castle, Slonfa, Aleppo, St. Simeon, Dead Cities, Hama and Mar Mousa Monastery.<br />
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</div>I never climbed this number of steps up or down in my life in this short period of time. Richard is fund of climbing up (clambering as they say it in English), while Nick enjoys watching him doing so. In our way back to Damascus, we chose to take the highest mountain in Lebanon 2700 Meter Above Sea Level from Bcherri to Baalbeck. The weather was wonderful up there, look at me in short sleeve inside the car!!!Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-3870704299238777152009-11-28T13:53:00.000-08:002009-11-28T13:53:02.912-08:00Martin N. Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAiU_9_xEwXrJ0L2Iwi8PpYMmtFbmcNSYP4t0bml92k8Yv4S0aB10xJZ8vlcxI9hfGDu5dBK71RFhsFfWftz0jZKofnD9E5T-EpDR6rF7wjBB3WtyK-SUEGdM0gtIYkKNVsxsD8NbDRV8/s1600/martin_newman.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAiU_9_xEwXrJ0L2Iwi8PpYMmtFbmcNSYP4t0bml92k8Yv4S0aB10xJZ8vlcxI9hfGDu5dBK71RFhsFfWftz0jZKofnD9E5T-EpDR6rF7wjBB3WtyK-SUEGdM0gtIYkKNVsxsD8NbDRV8/s320/martin_newman.JPG" /></a><br />
</div>A Unique Tourist, Psychologist, Photographer and human being. Visit his website http://www.martinnewmanphotography.com/Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630547935925310782.post-29718762806347544352009-11-28T07:57:00.000-08:002009-11-28T08:21:04.059-08:00Back Road Syria Trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXVJChYBulMTKRZaxidvzFLu1ZSl2hkjkNxfepbPvSS_ZpS4yk-JfplcOSaxVzliuqCIAnxAYWOoKp5KpsxaQeQYGK9_fy6X_NTXpZjQ50eURDAcv_-ichnwv1dkxE5YdDuCDIFsmJiI0/s1600/serjilla_miracle1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXVJChYBulMTKRZaxidvzFLu1ZSl2hkjkNxfepbPvSS_ZpS4yk-JfplcOSaxVzliuqCIAnxAYWOoKp5KpsxaQeQYGK9_fy6X_NTXpZjQ50eURDAcv_-ichnwv1dkxE5YdDuCDIFsmJiI0/s320/serjilla_miracle1.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br />
</div>This trip was one of the best trips I ever took. A happy American Psychologyst who visited Syria with his French girlfriend and two other French friends. The group was fantastic as good luck or maybe good magic was hunting us from day one until the goodbye tears.<br />
We all sang for the sun to shine and the sun never failed us upon arriving to the sites. One day, the happy American screamed to the god of Serjilla ( One of the Dead Cities): please stop the Rain. It was 40 minutes before sunset with thick dark clouds in sky. Four of us stayed in the car because it was raining and the happy American went by himself to take pictures of the site. When the other three got bored in the car, a miracle took place that made four of us jump out of the car and me was asking surprisingly: "What did you do Martin?" Yes, the sun casted its beams for minutes on the ruins and nothing but the ruins (Check the pictures of Serjilla, I took). When we finished a rainbow and then a double rainbow appeared to us.<br />
Everywhere we visited starting from Palmyra, Krak des Chevalier, Marmarita, Safita, Hosn Sulieman, Misyaf castle, Arwad Island, Mirqab castle, Saladin castle, Jericho, Aleppo, St. Simeon, Dead Cities, Mar Mousa, Maaloula and ending in Damascus we were received by a miraculous event.Abdul Ibrahimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13878956888351600267noreply@blogger.com0