Short Breaks
Day 1: Damascus - First Half of the City Tour
After being met at the airport or hotel, we start the first part of the Damascus city tour: the Umayyad Mosque, Straight Street, Hananiya Chapel, the Old City gates, and Azem Palace.
Overnight at a Hotel in Damascus.
Day 2: Damascus - Second Half of the City Tour
After breakfast, we continue with the National Museum and the Old Covered Souks and bazaars, before returning to the hotel.
Overnight at a Hotel in Damascus.
Day 3: Al Wadi - Sednaya and Crac des Chevaliers
Early morning departure toward Al Wadi, stopping at the mountain village of Sednaya, known for its historic monastery, before continuing to visit Crac des Chevaliers, widely regarded as the best-preserved medieval castle in the world.
Overnight at a Hotel in Homs
Day 4: Aleppo City Tour
After breakfast, we drive to Aleppo for a full day exploring the Citadel, the Old City, the National Museum, the historic Baron Hotel, the exterior of the Great (Umayyad) Mosque, and the Old Covered Souks and bazaars.
Overnight at a Hotel in Aleppo.
Day 5: Aleppo to Damascus - Hama and Maaloula
Early morning drive back toward Damascus, passing Hama to see its famous wooden waterwheels (norias), then continuing to Maaloula, a mountain village known for its monasteries and churches and where Western Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus, is still used today.
Overnight at a Hotel in Damascus.
Day 6: Damascus - Free Time and Departure
After breakfast, enjoy free time in Damascus for shopping and further exploring the Old City's quarters, neighborhoods, and covered souks. Transfer to the hotel or the airport.
From 01 August 2026 till 28 Febraury 2027