Your journey begins with arrival at Beirut or Damascus Airport, followed by transfer to historic Damascus.

After checking into your boutique hotel in the Old City, explore ancient streets that have been alive for over 5,000 years.

Discover:

• The hidden underground Ananias Church

• The legendary Roman Straight Street

• Traditional markets filled with artisan treasures

Enjoy the magical evening atmosphere of Old Damascus, with optional traditional hammam experience.

Overnight: Boutique hotel, Old Damascus

Discover the extraordinary cultural richness of Damascus, a city that has shaped history for millennia.

Visit:

• The National Museum, home to priceless archaeological treasures

• The magnificent Umayyad Mosque, one of the greatest Islamic monuments

• Azem Palace, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture

• Traditional souks filled with local crafts and culture

• Mount Qasioun, offering panoramic views over the ancient city

Experience both the grandeur and daily life of this timeless capital.

Overnight: Boutique hotel, Old Damascus

Travel through scenic mountains to Saidnaya and Maaloula, one of the world’s most unique villages where the ancient Aramaic language still survives.

Continue to historic Homs, visiting important spiritual landmarks, before arriving in Aleppo — one of humanity’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.

Overnight: Premium 4-star hotel, Aleppo

Explore Aleppo, a city that stood at the center of global trade routes for thousands of years.

Highlights include:

• The magnificent Aleppo Citadel

• Historic souks filled with centuries of stories

• The Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo

• The famous traditional soap factories producing laurel soap

Witness a city where history, resilience, and culture come together.

Overnight: Premium hotel, Aleppo

Visit Hama, famous for its iconic giant waterwheels that have turned for centuries.

Continue through scenic landscapes to Krak des Chevaliers, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the world.

Explore its towers, walls, and breathtaking hilltop views.

Overnight: Countryside hotel in the Homs Valley

Journey into the Syrian desert to explore Palmyra, one of the ancient world’s most magnificent cities.

Walk among:

• Monumental colonnades

• Ancient temples and tombs

• The historic Roman theatre

Experience the powerful atmosphere of this legendary desert kingdom.

Return to Damascus in the evening.

Overnight: Boutique hotel, Old Damascus

Visit Bosra al-Sham, home to one of the best-preserved Roman theatres on earth, carved from striking black basalt stone.

After exploring this remarkable ancient city, transfer to Beirut or Damascus Airport.

Depart with unforgettable memories from the cradle of civilization.