Tour Code: WT-Damascus 02    8 Days Tour in Syria to Damascus, Maaloula, Lattakia, Ugarit, Aleppo, Ebla, Hama and Palmyra

Departure: Daily


 Day 01 - Entry Damascus
Upon arrival in Damascus, transfer to your hotel. Free for the rest of the day.


 Day 02 - Damascus
Full day tour in Damascus. Visit the National Museum housing lists of historical collections. This afternoon, visit the Umayyad Mosque (a monument), the splendid Azem Palace, tiny Chapel of Ananias, the Straight Street of the biblical association and end the day in the noted souks.  Overnight in Damascus.


 Day 03 - Maaloula/ Lattakia
This morning, drive to elegant Maaloula village. Visit St. Sergius monastery and St. Takla Convent. You could also hear the Aramaic sporadically. Afterwards, visit the ancient site of
Qalat al-Husn, a Crusader castles. Continue your way to coastal city Lattakia and visit the Amrit, ancient Phoenician city. Have an overnight stay at Lattakia.


 Day 04 - Ugarit/ Aleppo
This morning, head to ancient Ugarit kingdom and pass by the ranges of mountains on the way. Visit  the Saladin Castle in a narrow canyon and tell the difference between the Crusader castle.  Continue the transfer to Aleppo and have an overnight there.


 Day 05 - Aleppo
Your whole day excursion in Aleppo include a visit of the colossal Citadel, the Great mosque, khans and madrassas, the Christian Quarter. Then walk around the bustling souks and seek for some souvenirs for your friends. After lunch, afternoon is scheduled to visit the St. Simeon Monastery. Transfer back to Aleppo and have another overnight stay.


 Day 06 - Ebla/ Hama/ Palmyra
Visit the millenary Ebla, then continue to Hama view the  ancient Roman waterwheels and see how it works. Go depth into the desert  and reach the oasis Palmyra. This evening, drive up the hill to the Arab fortress to have a suberb view of the sunset. Have an overnight in Palmyra.


 Day 07 - Palmyra/ Damascus
Full day tour in Palmyra. Visit includes the ancient ruins of the Temple of Bel, the mystic valley of Tombs, theatre, agora, the triumphal arc and colonnaded avenue. Transfer to Damascus and stay overnight.


 Day 08 - Exit Damascus
Check out the hotel and your tour ends.