5-Day Syria Heritage Tour with Damascus, Palmyra and Krak des Chevaliers

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Umayyad Mosque, the fourth holiest site in Islam
• 02 Discover artifacts spanning over 11 millennia at the National Museum of Damascus
• 03 Uncover ancient Palmyra and its Neolithic archaeological heritage
• 04 Visit Krak des Chevaliers, one of the world's most important preserved medieval castles

Embark on a captivating 5-day journey through Syria's historic treasures, from the timeless streets of Damascus to the ancient ruins of Palmyra and the formidable Krak des Chevaliers. Explore the Umayyad Mosque, the National Museum of Damascus, Al Hamadia Souq, Ananis Church, and Bab Sharqi before venturing into the Levant's archaeological heritage in Palmyra. This cultural immersion blends religious landmarks, ancient history, and one of the world's most important preserved medieval castles, ending with your departure to Beirut.

Embark on a captivating 5-day journey through Syria's historic treasures, from the timeless streets of Damascus to the ancient ruins of Palmyra and the formidable Krak des Chevaliers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Damascus, Tudmur, Beirut

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Damascus

• Arrive at the hotel and check in for an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Damascus City Highlights

• 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 historic church in the old Christian quarter.
  • Bab Sharqi: Explore the area near Bab Sharqi.
• Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Journey to Ancient Palmyra

• 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 an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Krak des Chevaliers and Damascus Return

• 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.

5

Day 05

Departure for Beirut

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out and depart for Beirut.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

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 Not Included

• 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Syrian-Lebanese border

Tour start

Damascus, Syria

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.