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NOTE: at the moment our tours to Syria are suspended due to the security situation.
3 days tour – Damascus
For many years, Syria was a popular tourist destination in the Middle East. Unfortunately, the civil war brought that to an abrupt halt. Now, traveling to Syria requires careful preparation. During this tour, you’ll visit the highlights of Damascus. The trip can be done from Jordan, and we ensure you’ll have a reliable and knowledgeable guide with you.
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Trip
1 person:
EUR
€
895
895
Trip
2 people:
EUR
€
645
645
Trip
3 people:
EUR
€
495
495
Trip
4 people:
EUR
€
425
425
General info
| Days | 3 days / 2 nights |
| Best travel time | Spring, autumn, winter |
| Destinations | Damascus |
| Including | Accommodation 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
Day 1 – Amman (Jordan) – Damascus
- You will be picked up at a central point in Amman for the journey to Damascus.
- Jordan/Syria border crossing.
- Drive to Damascus, the capital of Syria.
- If there is time, we will explore the city in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Damascus.
Day 2 – Damascus
- Visit to the National Museum, the best introduction for a trip through Syria.
- Süleymaniye Mosque, one of the most impressive mosques in Damascus.
- Highlight: We’ll walk towards the old town, to the famous Al Hamidieh Grand Bazaar (also known as the Al-Hamidiyah Souk). The perfect place to get acquainted with daily life in Damascus.
- At the end of the bazaar is the Mausoleum of Saladine. Saladine was the founder of the medieval Ayyubid dynasty.
- The Great Mosque, also known as the Omajaden Mosque.
- Highlight: We visit the Azm Palace, an 18th century palace located in the old centre of the city.
- Via Straight Street (yes, it’s really a street name) we walk to the House Chapel of Ananias. He was one of the first Christians.
- Overnight stay in Damascus.
Day 3 – Damascus – Amman (Jordan)
- Morning walk around Damascus.
- Drive to the border with Jordan.
- Border crossing Syria.
- End of tour.