Syria Cradle is a cultural travel company dedicated to revealing the timeless beauty, deep history, and living traditions of Syria — one of the most fascinating destinations on earth. Our mission is to connect travelers with the birthplace of civilizations through authentic, meaningful, and carefully guided journeys.
10 Days Across Empires, Castles, Desert Legends & the Mediterranean
Operated by Syria Cradle
Embark on the ultimate journey across Syria — a land where civilizations were born, alphabets were invented, and empires left their eternal mark. This comprehensive 10-day expedition reveals Syria in its full glory: ancient capitals, Crusader castles, sacred monasteries, desert legends, and the serene shores of the Mediterranean.
Walk through cities older than history itself. Stand inside castles that shaped medieval warfare. Explore forgotten Phoenician ports, Roman theaters, and mountain monasteries clinging to dramatic landscapes.
From the vibrant soul of Damascus to the coastal beauty of Latakia and the legendary ruins of Palmyra, this tour offers the most complete and transformative Syrian experience available.
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Start & End: Beirut or Damascus Airport
Group Size: Maximum 9 travelers
Price: US $1240 per person (twin-share)
Single Supplement: US $445
Ideal for travelers seeking the most complete exploration of Syria’s civilizations, landscapes, and cultural heritage.
• Airport or border transfers (Beirut or Damascus)
• 9 nights accommodation (twin-share)
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Daily breakfast
• Private transportation throughout Syria
• Entrance fees to all monuments and sites
• All permits, VAT, and local taxes
• Daily bottled water
• Land-border departure tax
• International flights
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Lunches and dinners
• Personal expenses
• Single supplement: US $445
• Tips for guide and driver
• Most comprehensive Syria itinerary available
• Combines ancient cities, desert, castles, mountains, and coast
• Includes Roman, Phoenician, Crusader, and Islamic heritage
• Perfect balance of culture, nature, and history
• Designed for deep, meaningful exploration
Arrive via Beirut or Damascus Airport and transfer to your boutique hotel in the Old City of Damascus — the oldest continuously inhabited capital on Earth.
Explore ancient alleys, traditional markets, and historic quarters where Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic civilizations converge.
Overnight in Damascus.
Travel south to explore:
• Bosra Roman Theatre — one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world
• Ancient Roman roads, baths, and archaeological remains
Visit the revered Sayyida Zaynab Shrine before returning to Damascus.
Overnight in Damascus.
Damascus → Maaloula → Mar Musa → Homs → Aleppo
Visit the extraordinary mountain village of Maaloula, where Aramaic—the language of Christ—is still spoken.
Continue to the dramatic desert monastery of Mar Musa Monastery before stopping in Homs.
Arrived in Aleppo, one of humanity’s oldest cities.
Overnight in Aleppo.
Discover Aleppo’s extraordinary legacy:
• Citadel of Aleppo — a fortress towering above millennia of history
• Ancient souks that once formed part of the Silk Road
• Historic quarters reflecting Byzantine, Islamic, and Ottoman eras
Overnight in Aleppo.
Aleppo → St. Simeon → Apamea → Hama → Al-Mishtaya
Visit the remarkable ruins of the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites, one of early Christianity’s greatest monuments.
Continue to Apamea, famous for its vast Roman colonnade.
Stop in Hama to see its iconic Norias waterwheels.
Overnight in the scenic countryside of Al-Mishtaya.
Journey into the Syrian desert to explore the magnificent ruins of Palmyra.
Walk through:
• The Great Colonnade
• Roman Theater
• Ancient temples and tombs
Enjoy a traditional Bedouin-style lunch hosted by a local family.
Return to countryside accommodation.
Overnight in Al-Mishtaya.
Explore Syria’s greatest medieval fortresses:
• Krak des Chevaliers — the most famous Crusader castle in the world
• Safita Tower
• Citadel of Salah ad-Din
Continue to the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Latakia.
Overnight in seaside resort.
Latakia → Ugarit → Kassab → Marqab → Tartous
Visit Ugarit, where the world’s first alphabet was created.
Explore mountain landscapes in Kassab and visit the spectacular Margat Castle overlooking the Mediterranean.
Arrive in Tartus.
Overnight in Tartous.
Tartous → Arwad Island → Amrit → Damascus
Visit Arwad Island, Syria’s only inhabited island and former Phoenician stronghold.
Continue to explore the ancient Phoenician ruins of Amrit.
Return to Damascus.
Overnight in Damascus.
Enjoy free time exploring Damascus’ historic markets, cafés, and cultural treasures before transfer to Beirut or Damascus Airport.
End of tour.
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