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- Aleppo
Aleppo's famous citadel didn't draw two hungry travellers half as much as its famous sweet shop.
- Damascus
Damascus was long claimed to be the oldest city on earth. It is certainly crammed full of historical remains.
- Susita
Set on a dramatic hill top, Susita may have been the home of a lunatic healed by Jesus.
- Banias
Banias is the source of the Jordan River and a famous sanctuary to the god Pan.
- Belvoir Castle
A massively impressive castle, Belvoir held out alone against the Muslim forces for 18 desperate months.
- Kfarhim
I can't make up my mind whether Kfarhim is a sneaky con or a brilliant spoof.
- Beirut
Beirut, the capital of the Lebanon, was the pearl of the Middle East until civil war tore it apart.
- Petra
Petra, the rock-cut city, has many points of interest, but we focus on one that will help you after a hard day's sight-seeing.
- Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is the lowest dry spot on earth and the saltiest sea. A swim there is a memorable experience.
- Jerusalem
One of the most fascinating cities in the world, Jerusalem has many secret corners and interesting people.
- Convoy
During the 1948 battles this convoy tried to relieve Jerusalem. It failed.
- Modin
The revolt of the Macabbees began here, but did God prosper them - or not?
- Gezer
Gezer was an important city on the edge of the coastal plain, but its ruins hid a grisly secret.
- Maresha
The Diggings Tour always ends with a dig; this is the story of one year's dig.