3 Nights \ 4 Days

We will coordinate with you to pick you up either from Beirut International Airport or from your hotel in Beirut and have our staff facilitate your border crossing to Syria.

After checking into your hotel room, your guide will take you on a walking tour in the alleys and narrow streets of Old Damascus, a World Heritage Site, starting from the straight street where St.Ananias met St. Paul and follow their footsteps to the Church of St. Ananias.

We will have a cup of tea in Asaad Pasha Caravanserai, and then visit the Azem Palace which is a perfect example of a traditional Damascene palace, a Syrian folklore museum now.

A visit to Damascus can never be complete without wandering in Hamidiah Bazar which feels like a scene taken from the Arabian Nights.

After enjoying a local breakfast in the old city of Damascus, we will visit the one-of-a-kind Umayyad Mosque which has been a place of worship since the first millennium B.C.

Then, we will visit the Handicrafts Market where we will marvel at the local traditional handicrafts of Syria.

Later, we will experience night life at one of the many lounges in the heart of the oldest capital in the world

We will visit the town of Saidnaya (~1,500 m above sea level) we will visit Virgin Mary Monastery

that was constructed in the 6t h century following an apparition from Virgin Mary to the Byzantine Emperor.

Our next stop will be Maaloula to visit the Monastery of Saints Sergio’s and Bacchus (4t h century) where we will listen to prayer in Aramaic, the same language spoken by Jesus Christ. Next, we will trek through the mountain path following the steps of Saint Thecla (2n d century) to reach the cave that contains her tomb.

Next, we will drive to Krak des Chevaliers, a World Heritage Site, built by

the Hospitalet Order in the 12t h century and ranks as the best-preserved Crusader castle in the world.

Aleppo, a World Heritage Site, is Syria's industrial and commercial capital and has been continuously inhabited for over 6,000 years.

After breakfast, starting from Antioch Gate we will explore the world's largest Covered Souk spanning 13 KM2 with 37 specialized sections and over 65 caravanserais scattered around the Souk.

We will visit the majestic Aleppo Citadel, the biggest citadel in the world and the best example of Islamic military architecture in the Middle Ages.

A visit to Aleppo can never be complete without visiting a traditional Laurel Soap Factory where   

you will see how Aleppo Soap is made following the same recipe passed down through generations from the 8t h century in an original 18t h century soap factory.

After enjoying one last Syrian meal together we will say farewell to you

and transport you to Beirut which marks the end of your tour.

In Old Damascus, a World Heritage Site, we will take a stroll in the straight street where St. Ananias met St. Paul and follow their footsteps to the Churchof St. Ananias.

We will have a cup of tea in Asaad Basha Caravanserai, and then visit the Azem Palace which is a perfect example of a traditional Damascene palace, a Syrian folklore museum now.

We will also visit the one-of-a-kind Umayyad Mosque which has been a place of worship since the first millennium B.C.

A visit to Damascus can never be complete without wandering in Hamidiah Bazar which feels like a scene taken from the Arabian Nights.

Then, we will visit the Handicrafts Market where we will marvel at the local traditional handicrafts of Syria.

Bosra, a World Heritage Site, was the capital of the Roman province of

Arabia and Lateran important stopover on the ancient caravan route to Mecca. A magnificent 2n century Roman theatre, early Christian ruins and several mosques are found within its great walls.

We will go on a food-crawl in the streets of old Damascus indulging in the sweet and savory delights of Syrian street food.

After having breakfast, we will visit the town of Saidnaya (~1,500 m above sea level) we will visit Virgin Mary Monastery that was constructed in the 6th century following an apparition from Virgin Mary to the Byzantine Emperor.

Our next stop will be Maaloula to visit the Monastery of Saints Sergio’s and Bacchus (4th century) where we will listen to prayer in Aramaic, the same language spoken by Jesus Christ. Next, we will trek through the mountain path following the steps of Saint Thecla (2nd century) to reach the cave that contains her tomb.

Next, we will drive to Krak des Chevaliers, a World Heritage Site, built by

the Hospitalet Order in the 12th century and ranks as the best-preserved

Crusader castle in the world.

Palmyra, a World Heritage Site, is an oasis in the Syrian desert, north-east of Damascus, Palmyra contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centers of the classical world. We will also witness the destruction left by ISIS in an attempt to erase the history and culture of the area.

In Hama we will visit the ancient waterwheels that have been used for irrigation since the 13th century in an amazing feat of engineering.

Apamea was a Greek city and military base. Amongst the city's impressive ancient remains, we will visit the longest colonnade in the Roman world which ran for nearly 2 km.

The Old City of Aleppo, a World Heritage Site, is Syria's industrial and

commercial capital and has been continuously inhabited for over 6,000 years.

Starting from Antioch Gate, we will visit the world's largest Covered Souk

spanning 13 KM2 and enter some of the many caravanserais scattere around the Souk.

Next, we will visit the majestic Aleppo Citadel, the biggest citadel in the world and the best example of Islamic military architecture.

A visit to Aleppo can never be complete without visiting a traditional Laurel Soap Factory where you will see how Aleppo Soap is made following the same recipe passed down through generations from the 8th century in an original 18th century soap factory.

After enjoying one last Syrian meal together, we will say farewell to you and transfer you to Beirut which marks the end of your tour.

After receiving your hotel rooms, we will have a walking tour to explore the old city and taste the Syrian delicacies at one of the many restaurants that give you the best dishes Syrian cuisine has to offer.

We will take a night stroll in the alleys and narrow streets of Old Damascus and experience night life at one of the many lounges in the heart of the oldest capital in the world.

In Old Damascus, a World Heritage Site, we will take a stroll in the straight street where St. Ananias met St. Paul and follow their footsteps to the Church of St. Ananias.

We will have a cup of tea in Asaad Basha Caravanserai, and then visit the Azem Palace which is a perfect example of a traditional Damascene palace, a Syrian folklore museum now.

We will also visit the one-of-a-kind Umayyad Mosque which has been a place of worship since the first millennium B.C.

A visit to Damascus can never be complete without wandering in Hamidiah Bazar which feels like a scene taken from the Arabian Nights.

Then, we will visit the Handicrafts Market where we will marvel at the local traditional handicrafts of Syria.

Bosra, a World Heritage Site, was the capital of the Roman province of Arabia and later an important stopover on the ancient caravan route to Mecca. A magnificent 2nd century Roman theatre, early Christian ruins and several mosques are found within its great walls.
 

& We will go on a food-crawl in the streets of old Damascus indulging in the sweet and savory delights of Syrian street food.

In Saidnaya (~1,500m above sea level) we will visit Virgin Mary Monastery that was constructed in the 6th century following an apparition from Virgin Mary to the Byzantine Emperor.

& Afterwards, we move to the village of Maaloula, to visit the Monastery of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (4th century) where we will listen to prayer in Aramaic, the same language spoken by Jesus Christ. Next, we will trek through Krak des Chevaliers, a World Heritage Site, built by the Hospitaler Order in the 12th century and ranks as the best-preserved example of the Crusader castles.

Palmyra, a World Heritage Site, is an oasis in the Syrian desert, north-east of Damascus, Palmyra contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centers of the classical world. We will also witness the destruction left by ISIS in an attempt to erase the history and culture of the area.

In Hama we will visit the ancient waterwheels that have been used for irrigation since the 13th century in an amazing feat of engineering.

Apamea was a Greek city and military base. Amongst the city's impressive ancient remains, we will visit the longest colonnade in the Roman world which ran for nearly 2 km.

The Old City of Aleppo, a World Heritage Site, is Syria's industrial and

commercial capital and has been continuously inhabited for over 6,000 years.

Starting from Antioch Gate, we will visit the world's largest Covered Souk spanning 13 KM2 and enter some of the many caravanserais scattered around the Souk.

Next, we will visit the majestic Aleppo Citadel, the biggest citadel in the world and the best example of Islamic military architecture.

A visit to Aleppo can never be complete without visiting a traditional Laurel Soap Factory where you will see how Aleppo Soap is made following the same recipe passed down through generations from the 8th century in an original 18th century soap factory.

In the morning we will attend the prayer in Armenian in the Forty Martyrs Church, a 15th century Armenian church that contains a 19th century icon depicting the Judgement Day.

Next, we will witness the destruction left by the war on one of the most beautiful plazas in old Aleppo and visit the Maronite Cathedral, a 19th century cathedral that was on the frontline during the conflict.

After enjoying one last Syrian meal together, we will say farewell to you and transfer you to Beirut which marks the end of your tour.