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4-Day Trip To Damascus From Beirut

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Airport Transfer

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Delve into the depths of history at the National Museum, marvel at the Umayyad Mosque's architectural splendour, and step into the past at Al-Azem Palace. Trace the roots of Christianity at Saint Ananian Church and stand in awe of Krak des Chevaliers castle's medieval magnificence. Experience Syria's cultural tapestry, from ancient artifacts to architectural wonders.

Highlights
  • Explore Syria's rich history at the National Museum's artifacts
  • Discover the Umayyad Mosque, a treasure of Islamic architecture
  • Immerse in Al-Azem Palace's splendid Islamic architectural marvels
  • Uncover the origins of Christianity at Saint Ananian Church
  • Marvel at the medieval grandeur of Krak des Chevaliers castle
  • Day 1: Arrival - Damascus expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Meet our guide.
    • Start the tour.
      • The National Museum: This museum covers Syrian history over more than 11 millennia, displaying artifacts from Mari, Ebla, and Ugarit.
  • Day 2: City Tour of Damascus expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Meet our guide.
    • Start the tour.
      • The Umayyad Mosque: Also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, it's the fourth holiest site in Islam.
      • Al-Azem Palace: Originally the residence of Ottoman governor Ahmed Pasha the Great, it's now a museum showcasing folklore and arts.
      • Saint Ananian Church: Believed to be where St. Paul was baptized, located in the old Christian quarter of Damascus.
  • Day 3: Damascus - Maaloula - Krak des Chevaliers - Damascus expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Departure to Maaloula.
    • Maaloula: A village of Aramaic origin where Western Neo-Aramaic is spoken.
    • Proceed to Krak des Chevaliers.
    • Krak des Chevaliers: One of the world's most important preserved medieval castles.
    • Return to Damascus.
  • Day 4: Departure to Beirut expand_more
    • Return to Beirut.
What's Included
  • Accommodation with breakfast
  • English-speaking professional guide
  • Transfer from/to Beirut by private car
  • Transport by private car
  • Security clearance
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program
  • Departure tax
  • Tips in hotels
What's Excluded
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Personal expenses
  • The cost of the visa at the border
  • Tips for the guide and driver
What to bring
  • Personal Expenses
Know before you go
  • Check your passport, airline ticket and bag.
Meeting Point

Airport, Lebanon

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 100 USD 999 Per Person

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

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USD 999 / person