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Embark on a journey to uncover Syria’s rich history and culture with our carefully crafted tour that will take you through the country’s most iconic cities. Begin your adventure in Damascus, the capital city known for its ancient architecture and vibrant markets. Admire the historic city of Homs and marvel at the awe-inspiring ruins of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your exploration by visiting Aleppo, renowned for its souks and rich history, before heading to Apamea, an ancient Roman city with fascinating ruins and stories to tell. Our knowledgeable tour guides are experts in Syrian history and culture, ensuring that your trip will be both informative and enjoyable. Don’t wait, book your tour today and experience the best of Syria.
General info
| Start date | Monday 15 May 2023 |
| End date | 18 / 20 / 22 May 2023 |
| Days | 4 / 6 / 8 days |
| Price | A: 4 days – €665 B: 6 days – € 875 C: 8 days – €1395 |
| Including | Accommodation (single room) Transportation on the ground Local guide Visa support Breakfast Entry fees |
| Excluding | International flights Insurance Visa Departure tax Lunch & dinner Tips for the guide Personal expenses |
Itinerary
Monday 15 May – Beirut (Lebanon) – Damascus
- 8:30 AM – Meet the group and departure to Damascus from Beirut.
- Lebanon / Syria border crossing.
- Drive to Damascus, the capital of Syria.
- Via Straight Street we walk to the House Chapel of Ananias. He was one of the first Christians in Syria.
- Highlight: The Great Mosque, also known as the Omajaden Mosque.
- See the famous Al Hamidieh Grand Bazaar (also known as the Al-Hamidiyah Souk). The perfect place to get acquainted with daily life in Damascus.
- Walk through the old centre of Damascus.
- Overnight stay in Damascus.
Tuesday 16 May – Damascus – Bosra
- Drive to Bosra.
- Highlight: Arrival in Bosra, after which we go to the Roman Amphitheatre. A 45m long and 8,5m deep theatre that is remarkably well preserved.
- Walk through the old centre of Bosra, with e.g. the cathedral and the basilica.
- Drive to Damascus.
- Free time to explore the old town of Damascus on your own.
- Overnight stay in Damascus.
Wednesday 17 May – Damascus – Maaloula – Mishtaya
- We drive to Maaloula. A beautiful village against the mountains. Here the language of Christ is still spoken (Aramaic).
- Drive to Krak des Chevaliers.
- Highlight: Visit to Krak des Chevaliers. This famous castle is the symbol of the Crusades and was the base for the Hospitallers.
- Drive to Mishtaya, up in the mountains.
- We visit the St. Georges Monastery.
- Overnight stay in Mishtaya.
Thursday 18 May – Mishtaya – Apamea – Aleppo
- Group A: returns to Damascus – visit the National Museum before returning to Beirut. End of the tour upon arrival in Beirut.
- Group B + C continue:
- Highlight: We visit the old Roman city of Apamea. If you’ve been to Baalbek in Lebanon you will notice the resemblance between both places.
- Drive to Aleppo. It was the largest city in the country and since the civil war it is the second largest city in the country.
- Overnight stay in Aleppo.
Friday 19 May – Aleppo – Hama – Homs
- City tour of Aleppo, one of the oldest cities in the world still inhabited.
- Highlight: Visit to the well-known Aleppo Citadel. A medieval fortress in the middle of the city.
- Walk through the old covered souk. It is still being renovated.
- Drive to Hama.
- Visit to the famous waterwheels in the Orontos River.
- Visit to the famous Azem Palace.
- We continue our drive towards Homs.
- See the church of the belt of virgin Mary and the Khaled Bin Al-Walid Mosque.
- Overnight stay In Homs.
Saturday 20 May – Homs – Palmyra
- Group B: returns to Damascus – visit the National Museum before returning to Beirut. End of the tour upon arrival in Beirut.
- Group C continues:
- Drive to Palmyra. Although IS has destroyed much here, there is still a lot to see.
- Highlight: We see the remains of the Temple of Bel, the Triumphal Arch, the colonnades, the theatre, the agora and the tombs.
- Return to Homs.
- Overnight stay in Homs.
Sunday 21 May – Homs – Al Nabek – Damascus
- We leave Homs and head South towards Damascus.
- On the way we stop at Al Nabek to visit the St. Moses Al-Abyssinian monastery, here you’ll find some ancient frescoes.
- Arrival in Damascus for some last minute shopping.
- Overnight stay in Damascus.
Monday 22 May – Damascus – Beirut
- Return to Beirut.
- End of the tour.