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The Taurus Express

An overnight rail journey from Turkey to Syria with a full excursion programme

 

2008 - Thursdays

per person in a twin room/compartment
British Airways from Heathrow/British Midland from Damascus

 
Date Price
Oct 16 £1481
 

2009 - Thursdays

per person in a twin room/compartment
British Airways from Heathrow/British Midland from Damascus

Date Price
Apr 2 £1495
Apr 16 £1495
Date Price
May 21 £1545
Sep 3 £1545
Date Price
Sep 17 £1545
Oct 1 £1495
Date Price
Oct 15 £1495
 

Price Includes

Air travel, UK departure taxes, overseas airport taxes, 10 nights’ hotel accommodation, breakfast daily, two lunches, one dinner in Istanbul, half board in Syria, one night’s accommodation on the Taurus Express including breakfast, lunch & dinner, all transportation, itinerary as described, services of a tour escort and local guides. Istanbul - 3 nights. Train - 1 night. Aleppo - 3 nights. Homs area - 1 night. Damascus - 3 nights.

Not Included

Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, visa procurement fee, entrance
fees in Syria, any government and local tourist taxes or compulsory charges
introduced after publication.


Note on Prices

From 1st July 2008 balance payments made by credit card (e.g. MasterCard, Visa Credit) are subject to a 2% transaction charge. There is no transaction charge if you pay by debit card (e.g. Maestro, Visa Debit).


As a result of the recent well-publicised escalating price of oil, airlines have been announcing their own fuel increases. All our prices are subject to these fuel increases and we are currently in the process of updating the website to incorporate these. During this time please be aware that whilst the majority of our tours have this price included already there will be some exceptions where it will be added at the final online booking stage, but the price we confirm at the time of booking, during the online booking process or over the telephone, is the price we guarantee.


Important Visa Note: If you are booking one of our Independent Arrival arrangements, please note that you will be responsible for securing your own visa (where required) directly with the appropriate authorities.


Please click for more information on Single Supplements.

 

Our current Conditions of Booking shall apply to all reservations.


Supplements per person

Supplement Price
Single supplement £175*
2008 £145*
(*single accommodation in Istanbul and Syria but sharing with another Voyages Jules Verne traveller on board the Taurus Express).

Independent Arrival

As per itinerary shown, excluding international flights and arrival/ departure transfers.
Price reduction: deduct £300