The Essence of Syria – 10-Day / 9-Night Tour

• 🏛️ After breakfast, begin a full-day tour with the National Museum, exploring Syria’s rich archaeological heritage.
• 🛍️ Walk through Al-Hamidiye Souk, Damascus’ famous historic market, filled with traditional goods, fabrics, sweets, and handicrafts.
• 🕌 Visit the Umayyad Mosque, Saladin’s Tomb, and Al-Malik Al-Zahir Hammam.
• 🏠 Continue to Azem Palace, a beautifully preserved traditional Damascene house and Ottoman-era museum, followed by Khan As’ad Pasha and Medhat Pasha Souk.
• ✝️ Explore Straight Street, Maryamieh Church, Hanania House, Bab Sharqi, and Bab Kisan Church.
• 🌙 Overnight in Damascus.

• 🏛️ After breakfast, depart early for Palmyra, one of Syria’s most iconic ancient cities and a former Silk Road trading hub.
• 🏺 Explore its remarkable archaeological remains, including the Arch of Triumph, Great Colonnade, Roman Theater, Agora, Castle, Sulphur Spring, and ancient Tombs.
• 🍽️ Enjoy lunch at a traditional Bedouin tent restaurant, run by a local family, and experience authentic local cuisine and warm hospitality.
• 🌊 Continue to Hama, famous for its historic wooden Norias, once used as part of the city’s irrigation system.
• 🌙 Overnight in Hama.

• 🏛️ After breakfast, explore Apamea, an ancient Hellenistic and Roman city on the Orontes River, famous for its impressive colonnaded street and archaeological remains.
• 🏺 Continue north to Serjella, one of the best-preserved of Syria’s ancient Dead Cities, with remarkable ruins spread across the Jebel Riha.
• 📜 Visit the ancient site of Ebla, home to thousands of clay tablets offering a fascinating glimpse into one of the world’s earliest known civilizations.
• 🏙️ Continue to Aleppo, one of Syria’s oldest and most historically significant cities, with a history stretching back thousands of years.
• 🌙 Overnight in Aleppo.

• 🏰 After breakfast, visit the iconic Aleppo Citadel, standing at the heart of the city and offering panoramic views over the historic surroundings.
• 🛍️ Stroll through the old souks and historic Khans, exploring the traditional markets stretching from the citadel into the old city.
• 🕌 Visit the historic Grand Mosque of Aleppo, one of the city’s most important religious landmarks.
• 🧼 Discover one of Aleppo’s oldest soap factories and witness the traditional craftsmanship behind the famous Aleppo laurel soap, renowned for its quality and heritage.
• 🍽️ Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, tasting traditional Aleppine cuisine and experiencing the flavors of the city.
• 🌙 Overnight at the hotel in Aleppo.

• 🌲 After breakfast, drive to Slunfeh, a beautiful mountain destination surrounded by lush landscapes and scenic views.
• 🏰 Continue to Saladin Castle (Sahyun Castle), dramatically perched on a rocky hill and overlooking the surrounding green mountains. The castle is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes Krak des Chevaliers.
• 🏺 Visit Ugarit, an ancient coastal city famous for the discovery of clay tablets containing one of the world’s earliest known alphabets.
• 🌊 Continue to Latakia for a short city tour before heading to Tartus.
• 🌙 Overnight in Tartus.

• 🌊 After breakfast, enjoy a short tour of Tartus before departing towards Krak des Chevaliers, one of Syria’s most remarkable medieval fortresses.
• 🏰 Explore Krak des Chevaliers and St. George’s Monastery, discovering the rich history and impressive architecture of the region.
• 🕌 Continue to Homs to visit the Khaled Ibn Al-Walid Shrine and St. Mary Church of the Holy Belt, two of the city’s significant landmarks.
• 🚗 Continue the journey to Damascus and enjoy a relaxing evening after the day’s exploration.
• 🌙 Overnight in Damascus.

• 🏘️ After breakfast, drive to Maaloula, one of Syria’s most scenic villages and a unique place where Aramaic is still spoken as a living language.
• ✝️ Explore Mar Takla, Al-Faj, and the Monasteries of St. Sergius and St. Bacchus, discovering the area’s rich Christian heritage and traditions.
• 🕊️ Continue to Sednaya to visit its historic monastery and meet Al-Hajjah, the person responsible for the monastery, for a more personal insight into its history and daily life.
• 🚗 Return to Damascus after the visit.
• 🌙 Overnight in Damascus.

• 🌿 After breakfast, drive south through the lush plains to Bosra Al-Sham, an ancient city renowned for its exceptionally preserved Roman heritage.
• 🏛️ Explore the impressive Roman Theater, along with the ancient baths and historic streets while discovering the city’s fascinating past.
• 🍽️ Enjoy the opportunity to taste Malihi, a traditional local specialty of the region.
• 🚗 Return to Damascus and spend the final evening enjoying a memorable dinner and local atmosphere.
• 🌙 Dinner and overnight in Damascus.

After breakfast,  drive to Damascus Airport to return home with unforgettable Memories .