Arrival via Beirut or Damascus Airport.
Walking tour of the Old City:
• Ancient alleyways and caravanserais
• Umayyad Mosque
• Historic churches and religious landmarks
• Traditional souks and artisan quarters
Overnight in Damascus.
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.
🟩 INTRODUCTION
An epic 15-day private journey designed to uncover Syria in its fullest and most powerful expression — where ancient capitals, sacred mountains, desert kingdoms, Phoenician ports, and living cultural communities come together in one continuous story of civilization.
This is not a surface-level tour, but a deep, immersive exploration across landscapes and eras that shaped human history. From the timeless streets of Damascus and the grandeur of Aleppo, to the silence of Palmyra’s desert ruins, the Mediterranean coastline, the forgotten Dead Cities, and the Euphrates region, every day reveals a new layer of Syria’s extraordinary heritage.
Designed for experienced cultural travelers, historians, photographers, and explorers, this private journey offers rare access, expert guidance, and seamless logistics across vast and diverse regions.
This is Syria without limits — comprehensive, authentic, and unforgettable.
🟩 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
✔ Explore Damascus, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited capitals
✔ Discover Aleppo, a legendary crossroads of civilizations
✔ Walk through Palmyra, the desert kingdom of Queen Zenobia
✔ Explore the Dead Cities and forgotten Byzantine settlements
✔ Experience the Mediterranean coast of Latakia and Tartous
✔ Discover the Crusader fortress Krak des Chevaliers
✔ Visit Phoenician heritage sites including Ugarit and ancient coastal cities
✔ Travel through the Euphrates region and inland cultural routes
✔ Explore Hama and its iconic ancient waterwheels
✔ Encounter diverse minority and religious communities across Syria
✔ Experience mountains, deserts, coastlines, and ancient empires in one journey
🟩 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Private airport transfers (Beirut or Damascus)
✔ 14 nights accommodation (twin share)
✔ Licensed professional guide throughout the journey
✔ Daily breakfast
✔ Private transportation across all regions
✔ Required permits, taxes & security clearances
✔ Entry tickets to all listed sites
✔ 1.5L mineral water per person per day
✔ Land-border departure tax (if applicable)
🟩 WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✖ International flights
✖ Visa fees (if required)
✖ Lunches and dinners
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Single-room supplement
✖ Tips for guide and driver
🟩 WHY THIS TOUR IS EXCEPTIONAL
✔ The most comprehensive private Syria itinerary available
✔ Covers coast, desert, mountains, northeast & ancient capitals
✔ Includes Roman, Phoenician, Byzantine, Islamic & Crusader heritage
✔ Access to both iconic landmarks and remote cultural regions
✔ Carefully managed logistics across long distances
✔ Designed for deep, meaningful cultural and archaeological exploration
Arrival via Beirut or Damascus Airport.
Walking tour of the Old City:
• Ancient alleyways and caravanserais
• Umayyad Mosque
• Historic churches and religious landmarks
• Traditional souks and artisan quarters
Overnight in Damascus.
In-depth exploration of the capital:
• Museums and Ottoman-era houses
• Al-Hamidiyah Souq
• Historic neighborhoods and hidden courtyards
Overnight in Damascus.
• Visit Maaloula (Aramaic-speaking village)
• Explore Deir Mar Musa al-Habashi
• Discover the archaeological site of Ebla
• Continue to Aleppo
Explore one of the world’s oldest cities:
• Citadel of Aleppo
• Historic souks and caravanserais
• Mosques, churches, and traditional architecture
Overnight in Aleppo.
• Church of Saint Simeon Stylites
• Qalb Loze Basilica
• Apamea
• Evening in Hama with its iconic Norias
Visit Qasr Ja'abar on Lake Assad
• Continue toward Raqqa and surrounding region
Explore the cultural mosaic of:
• Al-Hasakah
• Qamishli
Experience diverse ethnic and religious communities unique to this region.
• Visit the remarkable ruins of Resafa
• Travel back toward central Syria
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Dead Cities, including Al-Bara
• Visit Citadel of Saladin
• Arrive in coastal Latakia
• Explore Ugarit — birthplace of the first alphabet
• Continue to the scenic mountain town of Kassab
• Visit Margat Castle
• Boat trip to Arwad
• Overnight in Tartous
• Explore Amrit
• Visit Safita Tower
• Discover Krak des Chevaliers
• Continue to Homs
Journey to Palmyra:
• Monumental colonnades
• Roman theatre
• Tower tombs
• Desert landscapes of Queen Zenobia’s kingdom
Return to Damascus.
• Visit Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque
• Explore Bosra
• Bosra Roman Theatre
Return to Damascus.
Leisure time in Damascus for shopping and final exploration.
Private transfer to Beirut or Damascus Airport.
End of journey.