Syrian Highlights

from USD 1430 for 9 days

Syria’s friendliness, beauty and history will astound you as we explore dramatic crusader castles, citadels, monasteries, ruins, souqs and a stunning desert city.

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Day 1 - DAMASCUS

Arrive and check into your hotel. Later this evening you will have the chance to meet your tour leader. (No meals)

Day 2 - DAMASCUS

We have a walking tour through this amazing city, including the Omayyad Mosque, the National Museum and a walk through the old souq. (B)

Day 3 - MAALOULA – CRAC DES CHEVALIER

Maaloula is one of Syria’s most beautiful villages, with houses clinging to the face of enormous rocks. It is also the only place in the world where Aramaic (the original language of the bible) is still spoken. We visit its monastery and then continue to Crac Des Chevaliers, one of the most impressive Crusader castles to be found in the Middle East. After visiting the castle, we walk through the nearby valley and end up at St George’s Convent. (BD)

Day 4 - APHAMIA - HAMA - ALEPPO

We visit the Roman ruins at Aphamia and then continue to Hama, famous for its huge water wheels. Later we drive to Aleppo. (BD)

Day 5 - ALEPPO

We have a walking tour of Aleppo including the Aleppo Museum and a walk through one of the best preserved souqs in Syria. In the afternoon we visit nearby St Simeon’s Monastery. (BD)

Day 6 - PALMYRA

Drive through the desert to the ancient city of Palmyra. This evening we can watch the sunset over this spectacular settings from Queen Zenobia’s Castle. (B)

Day 7 - PALMYRA

Palmyra is one of the world’s greatest historical sites and dates back to the 2nd century. We will have a guided tour of this breathtaking ancient city. (B)

Day 8 - DAMASCUS

Return to Damascus where the rest of the day is free (B)

Day 9 - DAMASCUS

Tour ends after breakfast. (B)