Discovering the Treasures of Lebanon and Jordan & Exemplary Private Residences
Thursday, October 27—Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is pleased to announce its first, unprecedented, private tour to Lebanon and Jordan, renowned for their unparalleled heritage, culture and warm hospitality, priding more spectacular UNESCO World Heritage and archeological sites than many countries. During twelve extraordinary, inspirational days and evenings, our exclusive program, organized by Pamela Hunting Darling, will offer participants expert-guided visits, conducted by internationally renowned archeologists, historians, and architects, to legendary, unrivaled sites, some inaccessible to the public, erected during the Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Nabatean, Umayyad, Crusader, and Ottoman periods, superbly preserved, as well as momentous sites of 18th to 21st century architecture.
We will also be the privileged guests of distinguished international hosts—Ambassadors, Statesmen, members of the Royal Family of Jordan, private collectors, renowned architects, artists, and interior designers—for luncheons, cocktail receptions and dinners in outstanding private residences and palaces—not open to the public—housing the highest level of architecture, décor, and rare and extensive collections of art.
This once-in-a-lifetime journey will commence in Beirut, Lebanon, acclaimed the “Paris of the East”, for 5 extraordinary days and 5 nights. We will then fly to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, consideredone of the pivotal centers of the Middle East for its heritage, culture and international development, for 7 glorious days and 7 nights.
We will reside in 5-star luxury hotels, offering all the amenities of 5-star European luxury hotels: pure luxury, relaxation, and splendid décor, surroundings and views, spas, fine cuisine, hospitality to perfection, and high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi access. We will stay at Hotel Le Gray in Beirut, the Four 
Seasons Hotel & Spa in Amman, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar & Spa at the Dead Sea, Mövenpick Resort in Petra, and Kempinski Hotel & Spa in Aqaba.
Tour price: (1) Full tour of Lebanon & Jordan: 12 days/12 nights: $9,000 per person double occupancy; $1,500 single supplement. (2) Lebanon only: 5 days/5 nights: $4,000 per person double occupancy; $900 single supplement. (3) Jordan only: 7 days/7 nights: $6,000 per person double occupancy; $750 single supplement. Prices are based on 12 participants minimum (20 maximum); and a fully tax-deductible $500 donation to ICAA.
For more information and to reserve, please call or e-mail Pamela 
Huntington Darling at: Tel. +33 1 45 67 62 81 (Paris);
E-mail: pdarling@exclusiveculturaltours.com. Please be sure to include your daytime and evening phone number in any and all correspondences.
Confirmation of reservation will be treated according to reception date of registration.
Due to the exceptional character of certain private visits and receptions proposed in this program, to which access is highly exclusive, if a venue is cancelled by the host, it will be replaced by a visit or reception of equal quality, and guests will be notified.
To assure availability, please reserve now. Members at the Contributor or Individual ~ Professional level or higher are welcome to attend our tours. Members at the Donor level and higher receive Priority Registration E-alerts before the general public. Join online today or call (212) 730-9646, extension 104 to upgrade your membership.