Explore Syria
Exploring Syria's Historic Treasures in a 4-Day Expedition

4 Days 3 Nights

Group: 1+ Traveler

Damascus - SY

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  • Information

    Explore Syria's ancient wonders in a 4-day tour

    • 4 Days 3 Nights, Group: 1+ Traveler, Damascus - SY

    Departure Date

    2024-02-01

    Return Date

    2024-02-04

  • Tips
    Tips

    Pack comfortable shoes, respect local customs, try local cuisine, stay hydrated, and embrace history.

  • Price Includes / Excludes
    Price Includes
    • Accommodation at the mentioned hotels or similar with breakfast.
    • English Speaking Professional Guide.
    • Transfer From/To Beirut.
    • Transportation by Mini Bus.
    • Visa Applications.
    • Bosra/ Palmyra Permits.
    • Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned.
    • Donation at churches and mosque.
    • Tips for porters at the hotel.
    Price Excludes
    • Drinks.
    • Lunch.
    • Dinner.
    • Personal expenses.
    • The cost of the visa at border.
    • Tips for guide and driver.
  • Tour Plan

    1st Day: Beirut Airport – Damascus

    -          Meet & Assist at Beirut Airport or around Beirut, move by our vehicle. Finalize crossing the Syrian-Lebanese border to the hotel in Damascus. Meet your guide in Damascus. If you time allows visit the Old City.

    -          Overnight.

    2nd Day: Damascus City Tour

    -          Breakfast, then the tour starts with visiting:

    -          National Museum: As the country's national museum as well as it’s the largest. Sciences, geography, Religious services, Jewelry, funeral rites, storytelling in mosaics, war and wisdom.

    -          Umayyad Mosque: The Umayyad Mosque also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, located in the old city of Damascus, the capital of Syria is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world. Its religious importance stems from the eschatological reports concerning the mosque, and historic events associated with it.

    -          Al-Azem Palace: Azem Palace is an important remarkably complete example of late Ottoman architecture in the Old City of Damascus. It shows the individual architectural style of Syria with its high quality of craftsmanship. It avoids external display, true to its genre, and it presents a reticent face to the city.

    -          Saint Ananias Church: It is of particular importance because it is attached to the memory of Saint Paul. Before his conversion to Christianity, he had a vision here that blinded him for several days and gave him an unshakeable faith.

    -          Al Hamidiyah Souk.

    -          Damascus Straight Street.

    -          Overnight.

    3rd Day: Damascus – Maaloula – Saydnaya – Damascus

    -          Breakfast, then move towards  Maaloula the only village that still speaks Aramaic, the language of Jesus, to visit the monasteries of St. Takla and St. Sergios and Bacchus.

    -          Saidnaya: It has many ancient associations with the Holy Bible. Pilgrims from all over the world seek Saidnaya for renewal of faith and for healing.

    -          Damascus – Overnight.

    4th Day: Departure.


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