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Syria Highlights Tour
  • Duration
    6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Group Size
    10 People
  • Tour Type
    group

Tour Overview

Experience Syria’s living history and raw resilience on this 6-day journey through its most iconic and storied destinations. From the ancient streets of Damascus to the desert ruins of Palmyra, from Crusader castles to Christian mountain towns like Maaloula and Saydnaya, this tour blends culture, spirituality, and human stories. Travel with expert Syrian guides in a small group (max 8), with guaranteed departures, authentic local food, and unforgettable moments that go far beyond sightseeing.

Tour Highlights

  • • Explore ancient Damascus: Straight Street, Ananias Church & bustling souks
  • • Visit Maaloula and Saydnaya, two of Syria’s most sacred Christian villages
  • • Learn about Saydnaya Prison, one of Syria’s most notorious detention sites
  • • Witness the impact of war in Al-Ghouta and Homs’ destroyed city center
  • • Watch sunset over Palmyra’s ruins and swim in desert sulfur springs
  • • Step inside Krak des Chevaliers, Syria’s legendary Crusader castle
  • • Discover Aleppo’s citadel, caravanserais, and historic soap factory
  • • Admire Hama’s waterwheels and Aphamea’s Roman pillars
  • • Visit Saint Moses Monastery, a spiritual retreat in the Qalamoun Mountains

Tour Itineraries

Damascus • Maaloula • Palmyra • Krak des Chevaliers • Aleppo • Hama

• Pickup in Beirut and cross into Syria with full border assistance — enjoy a scenic 3 to 4-hour drive to your hotel in the heart of Damascus
• Visit Saint Ananias Church, where Saint Paul’s story began
• Walk the legendary Straight Street (Via Recta), lined with layers of Roman, Christian, and Islamic history
• Enter the majestic Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and most important mosques in the world
• Wander through the bustling Al-Hamidiyah Souq, alive with scents of spices, sweets, and Syrian life
• Drive through Al-Ghouta, once a vibrant suburb — now a haunting memory of Syria’s war-torn years
• End the day with dinner overlooking the Damascus skyline
Overnight in Damascus
• Head north to Maaloula, where Aramaic still echoes in its rebuilt churches — a Christian mountain town that stood strong after ISIS
• Stop in Saydnaya, one of the most sacred Christian pilgrimage towns in Syria, home to the revered Our Lady Monastery
• Learn about the legacy of the Saydnaya Prison, a dark chapter of modern history not far from this holy place
• Continue east through the Syrian steppe to reach Palmyra, the legendary desert city
• Settle into a Bedouin tent, where you’ll enjoy a home-cooked lunch, tea, and shisha in the golden silence of the desert
• Explore Palmyra’s ruins at sunset from a secret Roman lookout
• Soak in warm sulfur springs known for their natural healing benefits — a rare desert oasis
Overnight in Palmyra (desert camp)
• Start in Homs, where the spiritual heart of Syria still beats at St. Mary Church of the Holy Belt, one of the oldest Christian churches in the world
• Witness the aftermath of war in Homs’ devastated city center — a stark reminder of recent history
• Continue west to the legendary Krak des Chevaliers, the best-preserved Crusader castle in the world, perched above the hills of Wadi al-Nasara
• After the castle visit, travel north to Aleppo, once Syria’s cultural capital
• Enjoy dinner at a family-run Aleppine local restaurant, celebrated for its rich flavors and warm hospitality in the heart of the old town
Overnight in Aleppo
• Begin at the Citadel of Aleppo, one of the oldest and grandest fortresses in the Middle East, towering over the old city
• Walk through the destroyed souk, once the beating heart of Aleppo’s trade — now a haunting yet hopeful symbol of resilience
• Visit the ancient caravanserais, where merchants once rested along the Silk Road
• Stop by a traditional Aleppine soap factory, where generations have crafted laurel soap by hand
• Dinner in a local restaurant — Aleppo is widely known as Syria’s culinary capital, and tonight’s meal is a flavorful highlight
• Free time to explore more of Aleppo’s alleyways or relax in a traditional café
Overnight in Aleppo
• Drive south to Hama, where the famous Norias (waterwheels) still turn slowly along the Orontes River
• Enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant overlooking the river and wheels — a peaceful, scenic pause in the journey
• Explore the vast Roman ruins of Apamea, once home to over 500 columns lining its decumanus (main street)
• Continue to Deir Mar Musa (Saint Moses Monastery), a 6th-century hilltop sanctuary known for its remote beauty, spiritual aura, and fresco-covered chapel
• Return to Damascus in the evening
Overnight in Damascus
• Enjoy your final morning in Damascus with free time for last-minute souvenir shopping, photos, or café hopping in the old town
• Visit artisan workshops tucked into the alleyways — watch masters of Damascene mosaic, Ajami woodwork, and hand-hammered copper bring Syria’s heritage to life
• Transfer to the border and onward journey to Beirut or Amman, with full departure support

    INCLUDES

  • • Roundtrip transfers (Beirut or Amman)
  • • 4–5 star hotels (Twin room) & desert camp
  • • Private transport (A/C vehicle)
  • • Expert Syrian English speaking guide
  • • Sightseeing and tours
  • • All entrance fees
  • • Visa assistance
  • • Daily breakfast & lunch

    EXCLUDES

  • • Visa fee
  • • International flights
  • • Dinners
  • • Personal expenses
  • • Tips for guide and driver
  • • Travel Insurance
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