Arrive via Beirut or Damascus Airport and transfer to your boutique hotel inside the ancient walls of Damascus.

Begin your journey exploring:

• Ananias Church — one of Christianity’s earliest sanctuaries
• Straight Street — the historic Roman road still alive with daily life
• Hidden courtyards, vibrant souks, and atmospheric alleys
• Damascus’ oldest café, where traditional storytellers preserve ancient oral traditions

Optional: Traditional hammam experience.

Overnight in Old Damascus.

Discover the extraordinary historical depth of Damascus, continuously inhabited for over 11,000 years.

Visit:

• National Museum of Damascus
• Umayyad Mosque — one of the greatest monuments of Islamic architecture
• Azem Palace — masterpiece of Ottoman elegance
• Traditional handicraft markets and historic bazaars
• Panoramic views from Mount Qasioun

Overnight in Damascus.

Damascus → Saidnaya → Maaloula → Homs → Aleppo

Travel into the mountains to visit historic Saidnaya before continuing to the remarkable village of Maaloula, where the ancient Aramaic language still survives.

Continue to Homs, visiting:

• Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque
• Church of Saint Mary of the Holy Belt

Arrive in Aleppo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Overnight in Aleppo.

Explore Aleppo’s extraordinary architectural and cultural heritage:

• Citadel of Aleppo — monumental fortress dominating the skyline
• Historic souks — some restored, others preserved in their authentic form
• Great Mosque of Aleppo
• Traditional laurel soap workshop preserving centuries-old craftsmanship

Enjoy a panoramic sunset overlooking the ancient city.

Overnight in Aleppo.

Aleppo → Idlib → Hama → Krak des Chevaliers

Travel south through historic landscapes to Hama, famous for its giant wooden Norias waterwheels.

Continue to one of the greatest medieval castles ever built:

• Krak des Chevaliers

Explore its towers, halls, and defensive walls before spending the night in a peaceful countryside setting.

Overnight in countryside accommodation.

Countryside → Palmyra → Damascus

Visit the legendary desert city of Palmyra, once one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world.

Explore:

• The Great Colonnade
• Roman Theater
• Ancient temples and ruins

Enjoy lunch hosted by a local family before returning to Damascus.

Overnight in Damascus.

Travel to southern Syria to visit:

• Bosra Roman Theatre — one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in existence

Explore Roman streets, ruins, and historic districts before returning to Damascus for your farewell evening.

Overnight in Damascus.

Enjoy free time in Damascus before transfer to Beirut or Damascus Airport.

End of tour.