Travel through the heart of the Middle East from Syria through Jordan and Egypt. Explore ancient Aleppo, the rose-red city of Petra, the incredible desert landscape of Wadi Rum, Egypt's rugged Red Sea coast and the temples and pyramids of the pharaohs.

Discover deserts and mountains, camp under the stars and float in the Dead Sea, marvel at Petra and wander among the bizarre fairy chimneys of Cappadocia - experience it all on this quintessential adventure through the intriguing Middle East.

A journey through Syria is a journey through time. As the cradle of civilization, a meeting place of the world's three great monotheistic religions and a crossroads for ancient trade routes, echoes of the past can still be felt by the modern traveler.

Join "Corinthian II" on an expedition voyage from Athens, Greece via Crete, Rhodes, Turkey, Syria, Cyprus, Israel and Jordan to Cairo, Egypt. The distinguished 114-guest Corinthian II offers a classic yacht-like atmosphere and fine accommodations.

Syria's friendliness, beauty and history will astound you as we explore dramatic crusader castles, citadels, monasteries, ruins, souqs and a stunning desert city.