28 Aug 2023
I was a solo participant and enjoyed my guide.
The Grand Hussein Mosque was under construction with Big rigs and machinery, so weren't allowed in to see it, which was a mild disappointment.
I did enjoy the meandering through the old markets, sampling different things to eat and learning it's history. One gets a feel of the culture and exposure to the different smells, tastes, and interaction of the market places. I enjoyed the Habibah Sweets shop.
After 1.5 hours of walking in the heat, I asked about seeing the Citidel, the Roman theater, and the Roman Nymphaeum, that the tour description had said we would pass. It was only then, we walked across town to see the Roman Theater from a distance, and the Roman Nymphaeum. As for the Citidel, I was shown the direction I could visit it on another day.
I did enjoy what I did see, but would recommend spending less time in the markets to fit in more time with the historical sites.