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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Explore Beirut’s National Museum and reconstructed Beirut Souks.
Walk through the limestone chambers of Jeita Grotto.
Visit the Roman temples of Baalbek, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cross from Lebanon into Syria overland.
Wander through Souq al-Hamidiyeh in Damascus.
Visit the Umayyad Mosque and Azem Palace in Damascus.
Experience a traditional Damascus hammam.
Explore Bosra’s 2nd-century Roman theatre.
Discover the ruins of Palmyra in the Syrian desert.
Visit Krak des Chevaliers, one of the best-preserved Crusader castles.
Walk through Aleppo’s restored covered souqs.
Learn the craft of Aleppo laurel soap production.
See Hama’s historic wooden norias on the Orontes River.
Visit Maaloula, where Western Aramaic is still spoken.
Explore monasteries carved into the mountains of Maaloula.
Enjoy archaeology, ancient civilisations, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Interested in Middle Eastern history, religion, and culture.
Prefer overland journeys that connect multiple countries.
Enjoy walking through historic districts, souqs, and ruins.
Appreciate lesser-visited destinations with strong cultural depth.
Comfortable with long travel days and border crossings.
Want insight into post-conflict recovery and living heritage sites.
Enjoy small-group cultural touring rather than resort-style holidays.
Prefer luxury-focused or beach-style holidays.
Uncomfortable with political complexity or post-conflict destinations.
Have limited mobility or difficulty walking on uneven terrain and stairs.
Prefer shorter driving days and slower-paced itineraries.
Seeking nightlife-focused or highly contemporary travel experiences.
Prefer destinations with extensive tourism infrastructure.
Uncomfortable with changing regional regulations or border procedures.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
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Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024