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Damascus, Homs & Palmyra Private
  • Duration
    3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Tour Type
    private

Tour Overview

This 3-day Damascus, Homs & Palmyra private Syria tour starts with a smooth transfer from Beirut or Amman, complete with full border assistance. You’ll explore Damascus, the world’s oldest capital, walking through its ancient streets, vibrant souks, and sacred landmarks that have shaped history for thousands of years. From there, head north to Homs and visit the mighty Krak des Chevaliers, one of the best-preserved Crusader castles in the world, before spending the night in Homs. On the final day, cross the Syrian desert to reach Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where towering colonnades, temples, and theatres tell the story of a city that once connected East and West. With private transport, local guides, and carefully chosen hotels, this tour blends history, culture, and local hospitality in a way you’ll remember long after you leave.


Tour Highlights

  • • Private guided tour of Damascus’s Old City, souks, and sacred sites
  • • Walk Straight Street and visit Saint Ananias Church
  • • Explore the National Museum of Damascus and Al Azem Palace
  • • Experience Homs’s history and culture
  • • Visit Krak des Chevaliers (UNESCO), a Crusader masterpiece
  • • Lunch with panoramic views of the castle
  • • Overnight stay in Homs
  • • Discover Palmyra’s UNESCO-listed ruins — theatre, temples, and colonnades
  • • Enjoy Bedouin hospitality with a traditional lunch and camel yogurt drink
  • • Roundtrip transfers from Beirut or Amman with full border support
  • • Flexible private itinerary with an expert Syrian guide

Tour Itineraries

Damascus • Homs • Krak des Chevaliers • Palmyra

• Morning pickup from Beirut (approx. 3–4 hours including border) or Amman (approx. 4–5 hours including border)
• Cross into Syria with full border assistance
• Check-in at a 5-star boutique hotel in Old Damascus
• Visit Saint Ananias Church, linked to the conversion of Saint Paul
• Walk along Straight Street through Roman, Christian & Islamic history
• Guided visit to the National Museum of Damascus
• Stroll the Handicraft Market & Souk al-Bzouriye
• Explore Al Azem Palace and Midhat Basha Caravanserai
• Lunch at Naranj Restaurant in the Old City
• Visit the shrine of Sayyida Zainab (time permitting)
• Sunset views over Damascus from Nasmet Jabal mountain restaurant
• Overnight in Damascus
• Early breakfast, then drive north toward Homs
• Stop for a traditional roadside breakfast near the city
• Explore Krak des Chevaliers, touring its towers, ramparts & courtyards
• Lunch at Beibars Hotel with panoramic views of the fortress
• Visit Jarjour Winery in Wadi al-Nasara for wine tasting
• Evening at leisure in Homs
• Overnight in Homs
• Breakfast, then drive east across the Syrian desert to Palmyra
• Guided visit to Palmyra’s UNESCO-listed ruins, including the theatre, Roman shops, and the Temple of Bel
• Enjoy a Bedouin-style lunch with camel yogurt drink & shisha
• Optional soak in desert sulfur springs
• Return drive to Damascus in the late afternoon
• Drop-off in Damascus or transfer to Beirut/Amman
• End of Tour