A 7-day trip travelling across Syria, spending time in the capital Damascus and then head north to the Crusader Fort of Krak des Chevaliers and on to Al Wadi. You’ll visit ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and then move on to the old city of Hama. We’ll also spend time in Aleppo, one of the oldest cities in the world, and have a full day exploring its historic Citadel. We’ll also venture south to the town of Homs and on to Maaloula, a Christian town where ancient Aramaic is still spoken, and we’ll get to sample local wine. You then finish the trip exploring the bustling capital of Damascus.
Arrive in Damascus in the morning.
Transfer to hotel and briefing.
We will then explore the city, visiting the National Museum, the Umayyad mosque – one of the largest and oldest in the world, and the underground chapel of St Ananias. Explore the City of Jasmine and its labyrinth of souqs’ filled with spices, textiles and gold. A good chance to watch locals go about their daily lives, finishing up with a walk down straight street.
Overnight in Damascus
Today we drive to the Crusader Fort of Krak des Chevaliers, one of the best preserved medieval forts in the world. You will have plenty of time at the fort which has a commanding view of the surrounding areas.
Continue drive to Al Wadi.
Overnight in Al Wadi.
Drive from Al Wadi to Palmyra. Visit the remains of the ancient city of Palmyra. Dating back to the Neolithic times, the ruins show the history of the different empires that conquered it.
Continue drive to Hama and Homs in the afternoon.
Overnight in Hama.
Visit the famous Norias in Hama.
Drive from Hama to Aleppo.
Overnight in Aleppo.
A full day visiting the remains of the citadel, the covered bazaar and the Umayed mosque in Aleppo.
Overnight in Aleppo.
A drive from Aleppo to Homs. Continue drive to Damascus via the monastery at Maloulla.
Overnight in Damascus.
Explore the old city and enjoy some final sightseeing and shopping in Damascus.
Transfer to airport.
End of trip.
