The Syrian Arab Republic
Syria, stretching from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea to beyond the Euphrates River, is extraordinarily rich in historical sites. It has long history, natural beauty and the hospitable people. Damascus is the capital city, also one of the oldest cities all over the world. You may enjoy some leisure time at the Mediterranean beaches or a sunny trail in the desert.
- Tour Code: WT - Damascus 01
- 8 Days in Syria to Damascus, Palmyra, Aleppo and Apamea
- Tour Code: WT - Damascus 02
- 8 Days in Syria to Damascus, Maaloula, Lattakia, Ugarit, Aleppo, Ebla, Hama and Palmyra
- Tour Code: WT - Damascus 03
- 11 days in Syria to Damascus, Palmyra, Homs, Apamea, Aleppo, Lattakia, Baalbeck and Anjar
Departure: Daily
Day 01 - Entry DamascusUpon arrival in Damascus, transfer to your hotel. Free for the rest of the day.
Day 02 - DamascusTour Damascus and later the capital of the Islamic world under the Omayyad Caliphs. Visit the Omayyad Mosque, which is an excellent example of Islamic architecture, in the old city with its souks, and the church where St. Paul received his vision.
Day 03 - Damascus/ PalmyraFrom Damascus you will be heading to Sydnaya and Ma'aloula. Ma'aloula is the only place left where the inhabitants still speak Aramaic, the language of Christ. Continue on to Palmyra for overnight.
Day 04 - Palmyra/ HomsFull day tour of Palmyra. It is considered the "Queen of the Desert". Later in the afternoon you will depart for Homs. There you will have an introduction to the city and overnight.
Day 05 - Homs/ Apamea/ AleppoSpend today in Homs then depart for the Crac Des Chevaliers, a 12th century fortress. Afterwards, travel to Hama where you will be able to see the great Byzantine water wheels. Then to Apamea, which was a major Seleucid city and military garrison, with magnificent Roman and Byzantine ruins. Continue to Aleppo, visit the Bronze Age city of Ebla and the Crusader castle of Sahyun. Have overnight stay in Aleppo.
Day 06 - AleppoAn entire day is scheduled to visit Aleppo. Leaded by your travel buddy, walk around the bustling souks with seeking for some sounvirs for friends. Then visit the Citadel surrounded by the moat, the old quarter, and the National Museum. Have an overnight stay in Aleppo.
Day 07 - AleppoVenture outside of Aleppo and spend the day visiting Ragga, Tabga and Rasafa. Return to Aleppo for the night.
Day 08 - Aleppo/ LattakiaFrom Aleppo you will visit the Basilica of St. Simeon. From there you will head to the Salahdine Castle and Ugarit. To the end, stop in Lattakia, which is Syria's busiest and most modern port. Have an overnight stay in Lattakia.
Day 09 - Lattakia/ DamascusFrom Lattakia you will be heading to Damascus, on the way you will stop in Tartus. Have an overnight stay in Damascus
Day 10 - Damascus/ Lebanon/ DamascusHave a half day excrsion in Damascus, then cross the border to Lebanon to tour Baalbeck and Anjar. Return to Damascus for an overnight stay.
Day 11 - Exit DamascusCheck out the hotel and your tour ends.