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| Michelin NEOS Guide Syria Jordan, 1e (NEOS Guide) | 
 enlarge | Creator: Michelin Travel Publications
Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications
Category: Book
Buy New: $38.23
Buy New/Used from $34.06
Avg. Customer Rating:  (1 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1201317
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 2068554011
Dewey Decimal Number: 915
EAN: 9782068554015
ASIN: 2068554011
Publication Date: April 1, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Who hasn't dreamed of exploring Petra, the hidden mythical city of the Nabateans, carved out of shimmering rose-red sandstone; of strolling around the colonnades of ruined Palmyra by moonlight; or of meditating on the sumptuous carpets in the Omayyad mosque? This book guides you through the spice-scented maze of souks in Aleppo and Damascus, recommends good hotels, restaurants where you can sample the best mezze, hammams where you can relax, and explains the subtleties of Syrian and Jordanian hospitality. Suggested itineraries and maps will take you from the thousand-year-old sites of Ougarit, Ebla and Mari to the Roman cities of Jarash and Apamea, from the Byzantine Dead Cities to the crusaders' fortresses of Kerak, Margat, Saladin's citadel and the Krak de Chevaliers...
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| Customer Reviews:
"Which Way?" The Driver Said and Other Tales December 29, 2000
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Having needed to help my guide/driver navigate the backroads of Syria a month ago, I can say with total confidence that Neos Guide is an "Absolute Must Have" book along with the Lonely Planet "Syria". The city maps especially are extemely clear and necessary, the cities and historic sites are well described, and the recomended selection of sites to see, is superior to suggestions offered by local guides. Trust your book, your guide's actual travel experiences may be limited.Acceptable hotel accomdations are a bit problematic in Syria and the Neos Guide was indespensable; hotel descriptions were accurate, the location maps clear, and the prices as quoted. In the final analysis I was always best off selecting a hotel recommended by Neos. The section dealing with culture and customs was helpful in avoiding social snafus. The historical section was brief and concise. This is simpy a excellent and necessary guidebook for the independent traveler to Syria and Jordan, for business or pleasure.
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