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5-Day Syrian Treasures: Damascus, Palmyra, And Medieval Marvels

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Archeology, Culture

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a captivating tour of Syria, starting in Damascus, where you'll explore the Umayyad Mosque, National Museum, Al Hamadia Souq, Ananis Church, and Bab Sharqi. Then, venture to Palmyra to uncover Neolithic archaeological wonders and visit the famed Krak des Chevaliers' medieval castle. Wrap up your journey with a departure to Beirut, having experienced a cultural immersion spanning ancient history and preserved medieval marvels.

Highlights
  • Explore Damascus highlights: Umayyad Mosque and Al Hamadia Souq
  • Discover ancient Palmyra and its Neolithic archaeological wonders
  • Visit Krak des Chevaliers, a key medieval castle
  • Stroll through historic Bab Sharqi and the old Christian quarter
  • Day 1: Arrival - Damascus expand_more
    • Arrive at the hotel and check in for a sleepover.
  • Day 2: Damascus City Tour expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Meet your guide for a full-day city tour:
      • Umayyad Mosque: Explore the fourth holiest site in Islam.
      • The National Museum of Damascus: Discover artifacts spanning over 11 millennia of Syrian history.
      • Al Hamadia Souq: Explore the largest souk in Syria.
      • Ananis Church (Saint Ananian Church): Visit the historical church in the old Christian quarter.
      • Bab Sharqi: Explore the area near Bab Sharqi.
    • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
  • Day 3: Palmyra Exploration expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Meet your guide and travel to Palmyra, an ancient city in the Levant.
      • Explore archaeological sites dating back to the Neolithic period.
    • Return to Al-Mishtaya Hotel for a sleepover.
  • Day 4: Krak des Chevaliers and Return to Damascus expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Meet your guide and head to Krak des Chevaliers:
      • Krak des Chevaliers: Explore one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world.
    • Return to Damascus for an overnight stay at the hotel.
  • Day 5: Departure to Beirut expand_more
    • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Check-out and depart for 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 (Passport, luggage, money)
Know before you go
  • The exact time of your flight ticket
Meeting Point

Syrian-Lebanese border

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 20 USD 1000 Per Person

This is a private tour
Starting From

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USD 1000 / person