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1- City tour of old Aleppo auf Deutsch

2- The ethno geographic tour of Aleppo region
3- Join the dead cities tour 1 et ici en fransais & auf Deutsch ||
4- Join the dead cities tour 2
5- Join the dead cities tour 3
6- tour Aleppo to Hama via the dead cities
7- Tailor made tour
8- Eufrates river & the Trans Desert tour

1- City tour of old Aleppo

You could spend a month in Aleppo & you scrape only the surface. Aleppo is the soul of the orient & the memory of its history.The following are only some of endless Values of Aleppo: Aleppo is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, competing on this title with only Damascus & Jorico (Jorico is a city in the Palestinian territory), for example when Rome was built in 750 BC Aleppo was already 2500 years old. -Aleppo contains middle east 3d highest number of historical monuments after Istanbul &Cairo. Aleppo is to be considered an open-air museum. -Aleppo has been registered by UNESCO as human heritage site among few places in world (such as cities of Jenwa, Florins in Italy, Pamukkale in Turkey, the Islamic Cairo…) -Aleppo was nominated as the capital of the Islamic culture for the year 2006 just next to Mecca Where the other gigantic metropolis of the Orient cities like Istanbul, Cairo & Damascus have to Waite between 3 – 5 yeas to get this honor. -Aleppo has worldwide absolute biggest citadel, which denominations are 550*375m has never been captured by force through out the long history of the city. -Aleppo was located on the Silk Road (the city was the metropolis of commerce of the old World, contains 68-a record number- caravansaries-caravansary is the hotel of the past-). -Hotel Baron of Aleppo is the 8th oldest hotel in the world, was built in 1909. -Aleppo was mentioned Twice by Shakespeare in his works in Makpath &Aosalios . -Aleppo has Middle East 2d best well-preserved walls after Jerusalem. - Walls of Aleppo &the walls of Vienna (of Austria) played a unique historical role preventing global change (By defeating the crusader in 1124 AD, Aleppo walls exclude the plug of the whole Middle East into the Latin world. Walls of Vienna stopped the fall of the west Europe into the hands of the Muslim Ottomans). -Damascus & its twin Aleppo were the capital of the Omyad state, Arab Islamic most prosperous & powerful state in the world of the 7th and 8th century, which extended from the boundary of France to the Indian border -Aleppo vaulted Suqe (Al midina) is Middle East longest Suqe (16km, 1500 shops), where the 2nd pioneer European consulate was founded in Aleppo (the Dutch consulate) & the Bukha house (Bukha is the former Belgian consulate to Aleppo) is the oldest continuously inhabited house in the Middle East from the 15th century. Syria (especially cultivated in the plains of Aleppo region) is worldwide 6th largest producer of olive oil from which Aleppo famous olive oil soap made in the soap fabrics (now places of tourist visit) according to the same traditions of the past The niche (Mahrabe) of the Fardous Islamic School in Aleppo is the 2d most beautiful niche in the world after the one of the Hamra place in Kurtuba in Spain. General condition: A-Reservation should be made by contacting the Hostel (tell 021 2212790 -email 373hotur@mail.sy) 12 hours before the tour commences and the full charge paid. B-Meeting times & place: Hostel Spring Flower ( Zahert Rabi in Arabic ) at 09.30 for the morning tour & 14.30 for the afternoon one. C-The tour takes 4 hours. D-Price doesn't include any formal insurance. E-this is a guided tour, the guide speaks English, French, or German, has an official license F-Price doesn't include the admission fee to the Citadel (SP15 for student card, SP150 for others). G-Price relates to the number of the participants: -750 SP per person (one participant) -SP450 -per person (two participants) -SP400 per person (three participants) -SP350 (four participants). H-The best days to do this tour are any day except Friday (with the closure of old city)& except Tuesday (closure the citadel of Aleppo &the museum).

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2-The ethno geographic tour of Aleppo region

This tour covers the eastern region,one of the 9 regions which compose Aleppo's province. The tour presents a land and its people and the formulation between the two .Although this region is the least developed region - with its location on the boundary of the desert -it receives less than 300mm of rain .These bitter living conditions have evolved-as like in the desert- a set of technique and harmony with the environment , this is to be seen in the local means of construction on one hand and a set of tradition of warm hospitality ,generousity on the second .The main point of interest is: Village of Beehive Houses Summer is the usual season of the construction of these houses.An ancient building,based on a very simple design. During the tour we will be invited to have a tea by a family.During which we get an idia about the social life of the villagers,multi wives and numerous children are a common thing.The tatoo is common among the eldery woman,as are their very brightly coloured scarves.The people of this semi arid desert are very generous and hospitable."I've met the second most friendly and generous people in my life after the ones of Nepal "said an Australian tourist . General condition: A-Reservation should be made by contacting the Hostel (tel 021 2212790 -email 373hotur@mail.sy ) 12 hours before the tour commences and the full charge paid. B-Meeting times & place: Hostel Spring Flower ( Zahert Rabi in Arabic ) at 09.00 for the morning tour & 14.30 for the afternoon one. C-The tour takes 3 hours. D-Price doesn't include any formal insurance. E-Although this is not a guided tour, the driver speaks French & comprehensible English providing explanations about the geography, economy, etc of this region. G-Price relates to the number of the participants: -1200 sp per person (one participant) -650 sp -person (two participants) -520 sp per person (three participants) -400 sp (four participants). -the best days to do this tour are Friday (with the closure of old city ) Tuesday (closure the citadel of Aleppo & the meseum ) .

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3-Join the dead cities tour

The dead cities are mysterious phenomena that consist of 700 towns scattered around the region between Aleppo & Antakia. This region, which is the cradle of the Christianity, became rich during the Byzantine era thanks to earlier Roman peace( pax romana ) and to the mass production of oil and wine which was exported all over the Byzantine world. Sadly, this region lost its prosperity & fell dramatically into ruins because of: 1-security problems (the Persian invasion -the crusaders) 2- earthquakes 3- the Ottoman policy which changed systematically the ethnic & religious face of this region. The tour itinerary is a loop where the participants explore different sides of the region Things to see: 1-The dead city Khrabe shamass: 32 km north of Aleppo .this is a a typical dead city, the name Shamass( sun) indicates the existence of a temple for the god the sun . The site dates back to the 4th & 5th centuries and contains ruins of roman temples, houses, two churches, winepresses and oil reservoirs. 2-St Simon: includes the biggest cathedral in the Mid. East. The Byzantine masterpiece was built in the 5th century to honor St Simon who spent his last 42 years on the top of a pillar preaching his students in demonstration of his detachment to the world & his connection with God. The site became a Mecca for Christians.it was imitated in Europe three centuries later. 3-The valley of death at Qatura: was a cemetery for the nearby flourishing town. A series of tombs date back to the 2nd century AD. The tombs are cut into the rock & are carved with figures representing those who rest there, plus Greek & Latin inscriptions naming & asking mercy for them. Later Christians took refuge here, practicing three new faiths away from Roman persecution. Although Jesus Christ was born in Bait laham, the name Christian was used here for the first time in history and attributed to his followers. The visit to these tombs gives an idea of the bitter conditions of the early Christians, which St Simon wanted to bring back to mind. 4- the Basilica of Muchabk: 27 km north west of Aleppo this primitive-style chapel goes back to the 5th century & is a reminder that the first church in the world was probably built in this region. General condition: A-Reservation should be made by contacting the Hostel (tel 021 2212790 -email 373hotur@mail.sy ) 12 hours before the tour commences and the full charge paid. B-Meeting times & place: Hostel Spring Flower ( Zahert Rabi in Arabic ) at 09.00 for the morning tour & 13.30 for the afternoon one. C-The tour takes 4 hours. - Price doesn't include the The admission tax of st simon (15sp for student card, 300ap for non) D-Price doesn't include any formal insurance. E-Although this is not a guided tour, the driver speaks French & comprehensible English providing explanations about the geography, economy, etc of this region. G-Price relates to the number of the participants: -1200 sp per person (one participant) -650 sp -per person (two participants). -550sp per person (three participants) -425 sp per person (four participants). H-the best days to do this tour are ,Friday (with the closure of old city of Aleppo ) tusday ( closure the citadel of Aleppo &the meusem ) . I- Tour can be extended up to the temple of Ain Dara for an extra charge of 150 sp

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4-Join the dead cities tour

The tour code B2

The dead cities are mysterious phenomena that consist of 700 towns scattered around the region between Aleppo & Antakia. This region, which is the cradle of the Christianity, became rich during the Byzantine era thanks to earlier Roman peace( pax romana ) and to the mass production of oil and wine which was exported all over the Byzantine world. Sadly, this region lost its prosperity & fell dramatically into ruins because of: 1-security problems (the Persian invasion -the crusaders) 2- earthquakes 3- the Ottoman policy which changed systematically the ethnic & religious face of this region. The tour itinerary is a loop where the participants explore different sides of the region Things to see: 1- Jerada 2- Ruweiha 3-Serjila 4-Al -Bara 5-the museum of Maarat an Nuaman General condition: A-Reservation should be made by contacting the Hostel (tel 021 2212790 -email 373hotur@mail.sy ) 12 hours before the tour commences and the full charge paid. B-Meeting times & place: Hostel Spring Flower (Zahert Rabi in Arabic) at 09.00 for the morning tour & 14.30 for the afternoon one. C-The tour takes 6.30 hours. D-Price doesn't include any formal insurance. E-this is not a guided tour, the driver speaks a few English words but he knows perfectly the way F-Price doesn't include the admission fee to Sarjila (SP15 for student card, SP300 for others) G-The Price relates to the number of the participants: -1700 sp per person (one participant) -850 sp -per person ( two participants) -700sp per person (three participants) -600 sp (four participants) &100 SP for any extra person. H-the best days to do this tour are, Friday (with the closure of old city) Tuesday (closure the citadel of Aleppo &the museum). I- Tour can be extended up to Ipla for an extra charge of 150 sp (per person)

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5-Join the dead cities tour

The dead cities are mysterious phenomena that consist of 700 towns scattered around the region between Aleppo & Antakia. This region, which is the cradle of the Christianity, became rich during the Byzantine era thanks to earlier Roman peace( pax romana ) and to the mass production of oil and wine which was exported all over the Byzantine world. Sadly, this region lost its prosperity & fell dramatically into ruins because of: 1-security problems (the Persian invasion -the crusaders) 2- earthquakes 3- the Ottoman policy which changed systematically the ethnic & religious face of this region. The tour itinerary is a loop where the participants explore different sides of the region Things to see: 1- Qualb louza 2- Roman road 3-Dead city General condition: A-Reservation should be made by contacting the Hostel (tel 021 2212790 -email 373hotur@mail.sy ) 12 hours before the tour commences and the full charge paid. B-Meeting times & place: Hostel Spring Flower (Zahert Rabi in Arabic) at 09.00 for the morning tour & 14.30 for the afternoon one. C-The tour takes 6.30 hours. D-Price doesn't include any formal insurance. E-this is not a guided tour, the driver speaks a few English words but he knows perfectly the way F-Price doesn't include the admission fee to Sarjila (SP15 for student card, SP300 for others) G-The Price relates to the number of the participants: -1450 sp per person (one participant) -800 sp -per person ( two participants) -650sp per person (three participants) -550 sp (four participants) &100 SP for any extra person. H-the best days to do this tour are, Friday (with the closure of old city) Tuesday (closure the citadel of Aleppo &the museum).

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6- tour Aleppo to Hama via the dead cities

The tour code B4

The dead cities are mysterious phenomena that consist of 700 towns scattered around the region between Aleppo & Antakia. This region, which is the cradle of the Christianity, became rich during the Byzantine era thanks to earlier Roman peace( pax romana ) and to the mass production of oil and wine which was exported all over the Byzantine world. Sadly, this region lost its prosperity & fell dramatically into ruins because of: 1-security problems (the Persian invasion and the Arab Islamic liberation), 2- earthquakes 3- the Ottoman policy that changed systematically the ethnic & religious face of this region. The tour itinerary is a loop where the participants explore different sides of the region Things to see: 1- Ruweiha 2- Serjila 3- Al Bara 4- Afamia 5- Hama arrival & end of service General condition: A-Reservation should be made by contacting the Hostel (tel 021 2212790 -email 373hotur@mail.sy) 12 hours before the tour commences and the full charge paid. B-Meeting times & place: Hostel Spring Flower (Zahert Rabi in Arabic) at 09.00 h C-The tour takes # 10 hours. D-Price doesn't include any formal insurance. E-this is not a guided tour, the driver speaks a few English words but he knows perfectly the way F-Price doesn't include the admission fee to Sarjila nor Afamia (SP15 for student card, SP1500 for others, ) G-The Price relates to the number of the participants: -2800 sp per person (one participant) -1500 sp -per person ( two participants) - &100 SP for any extra person. H-the best days to do this tour is , Friday (with the closure of old city of Aleppo)

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7- Tailor made tour

*********** Name the site We drive you to Things to see: 1- visit of Palmira ----------------- 2- Afamia -------------- 3- Homos & help to get a service taxi to Berout General condition: AD-Price doesn't include any formal insurance. E-this is not a guided tour, the driver speaks a few English words but he knows perfectly the way F-Price doesn't include the admission fees G-The Price relates to the number of the participants: -3500sp per person (one participant) -1750 sp -per person ( two participants) - &100 SP for any extra person. H-the best days to do this tour is , Friday (with the closure of old city of Aleppo)

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8-Eufrates river & the Trans Desert tour

See the Euphrates - Middle East 2d longest rivers -the focus of the tension in the region due to the increase of the value of water in this dry region .the Syrian desert a land of endless &largely featureless stony plains occupies the whole of south east of the country. Use this tour as a means of transport to get to Palmyra. Things to see : 1- beehive houses village 2- the Euphrates dam( Syria most ambitious project) 3- the citadel of Jaaber (was once threaten by the rising water of the lake &has become a peninsula ) 4- the lake Assad - an ideal place for swim 5- the ruins of Rassafa 6- Crossing the desert , see the Bedouin & perhaps camels 7- Palmyra & end of the service General condition : A-the tour originates at the Spring Flower Hostel &goes to its end in Palmyra at the associated hotel Omayad place, although the participant may return back with the coach to the spring flower B-the tour starts at 07.00 h &ends at 20.00 h C-the price doesn't include any kind of formal insurance D-admission taxes are not included (the citadel of Jaaber fee is 15sp for student or 300 SP for non &the fee for Rassafa is also is 15sp for student or 300 SP for non.) E-this is not a guided tour (the driver knows well the way especially the trucks in the desert &guide is available on request for an extra charge F-Price relates to the number of the people: &it's total coast for whole coach 3000 SP (one participant)-3200(two participants)&200 SP for any extra person

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