Days 1-2 IstanbulExperience the electric energy of the Grand Bazaar or learn about harem life at Topkapi Palace. Day 3 Pamukkale/SelcukSee gleaming travertine pools renowned for their healing properties before heading to Selcuk to explore Ephesus. Day 4 SelcukExplore the incredible ruins of Ephesus, once a trading powerhouse and now Turkey's best-preserved ancient city. Afterwards, taste local wine in Sirince, a village seemingly unchanged by time. Day 5-6 AntalyaWander among graciously restored Ottoman houses and scattered Roman ruins. Days 7-9 GoremeExplore valleys dotted with otherworldly fairy chimneys and pigeon houses. Day 10 Nemrut DagiVenture into rural Turkey and the ancient lands of King Antiochus. Day 11 Sanliurfa/HomestayEnjoy a homestay and a traditional meal with local friends. Days 12-13 AleppoTravel to Syria and discover the ruined Citadel or browse the fabulous covered souq in Aleppo. Day 14 HamaSoak up the beauty of Hama. Day 15 PalmyraStep into the pages of history as you enter the ancient ruins of Palmyra. Days 16-17 DamascusDelight in Syria's glamorous capital city of Damascus, a maze of winding alleyways, lively bazaars and gorgeous architecture attributed to the Persians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs. Day 18 AmmanTravel to Jordan and make tracks to its vibrant capital city of Amman. Days 19-20 PetraTravel to Petra and spend time exploring one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, which has held people spellbound for centuries. Day 21 Wadi RumEnjoy a desert safari and spend the night under the stars with Bedouin hosts at Wadi Rum. Days 22-23 Red Sea Beach CampCross into Egypt and enjoy a taste of a Red Sea holiday - maybe snorkel the warm waters or settle in for a seafood feast. Day 24 Mt SinaiScale the famous Mt Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Days 25-26 CairoExplore the rambling souqs and fascinating museums of Cairo, or perhaps venture out to witness the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza.
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