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Hama

Welcome to Hama, a city defined by the serene beauty and ingenuity of its riverfront. Known as ancient Hamath, this governorate has long been a flourishing center of scholarship and trade, famous today for one enchanting feature: its iconic, giant wooden Norias (Water Wheels). This is a destination for travelers who seek a poetic blend of ancient engineering, cultural identity, and a laid-back, beautiful atmosphere.

The city of Norias. See giant wooden water wheels and explore the beautiful Orontes River valley.

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A priest in black and red robes gestures toward a golden reliquary displayed in a marble wall niche while a group of four travelers listens intently inside a church with dark basalt stone walls and a white marble floor.
A traveler in white standing on the stone steps leading up to the massive, fortified gatehouse of the Aleppo Citadel, featuring intricate Islamic masonry and defensive arrow slits under a bright blue sky.
The sun-drenched ruins of the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites, featuring three massive limestone arches supported by columns, with the base of the saint's pillar sitting in the center under a deep blue sky.
A wide panoramic view of the massive stone Citadel of Aleppo, showing the reinforced entrance bridge with high arches leading up to the main gatehouse atop a steep, fortified hill under a deep blue sky.
An aerial view of the massive stone Krak des Chevaliers crusader castle perched on a lush green hilltop in Homs, Syria, overlooking a small village and rolling valley.
Three camels carrying tourists through the sun-drenched ruins of Palmyra, Syria, passing beside a long row of towering ancient Roman columns.
A nighttime view through a large stone archway into the restored Khan al-Harir in Aleppo, featuring warm lighting, vaulted ceilings, and uniform wooden shop doors along a clean stone-paved alleyway.
The large limestone facade of the ancient Church of Saint Simeon Stylites in Syria, featuring three arched entrances, classical columns, and a central pediment under a cloudy blue sky.
A traveler stands in a grassy field in front of the well-preserved ruins of a 5th-century stone church, featuring two levels of arched windows and a gabled roofline against a cloudy sky.
A well-preserved ancient stone tomb with a distinctive pyramidal roof standing in a field of yellow wildflowers and olive trees under a clear blue sky.
An elevated, wide-angle view of a long, ancient stone-paved street lined with weathered Roman columns, stretching toward a glowing sunset over a vast green valley.
A side view of a massive wooden waterwheel (noria) attached to a medieval stone structure in Hama, with the minaret of a mosque visible in the background against a pale dusk sky.
The highly ornate interior of a grand Ottoman palace room featuring striped stone walls, an intricately carved and painted wooden ceiling, geometric tile patterns, and low cushioned seating along the walls.

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Duration 5 Days
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A high-angle view of a luxurious courtyard featuring a large turquoise swimming pool surrounded by a patterned stone patio with café tables, vibrant pink bougainvillea, and a grand red and white striped historic building.
A wide view of an ancient Roman stone triumphal arch standing in a large cobblestone plaza in Old Damascus, under a clear blue sky with a tall palm tree to the left.
A low-angle perspective looking down an exceptionally long row of ancient fluted Roman columns with ornate Corinthian capitals, stretching toward the horizon under a bright blue sky with light clouds.
A massive, intricate wooden waterwheel (noria) attached to a high stone arched aqueduct over a river in Hama, Syria, under a clear blue sky.
A wide panoramic view of the massive stone Citadel of Aleppo, showing the reinforced entrance bridge with high arches leading up to the main gatehouse atop a steep, fortified hill under a deep blue sky.
An aerial view of the massive stone Krak des Chevaliers crusader castle perched on a lush green hilltop in Homs, Syria, overlooking a small village and rolling valley.
Three camels carrying tourists through the sun-drenched ruins of Palmyra, Syria, passing beside a long row of towering ancient Roman columns.
A tranquil interior courtyard of a traditional Damascene house featuring a central marble fountain, vibrant orange and pink flowers in terracotta pots, and intricate wooden doors under a towering green tree.
The interior of a historic synagogue in Damascus featuring high stone arches, ornate wooden screens with geometric carvings, rows of blue cushioned chairs, and multiple large, intricate glass chandeliers hanging from a beamed ceiling.
A wide-angle view of a woman in a beige jumpsuit standing with one arm raised in the ancient Roman Theater of Bosra, Syria, with the massive semi-circular stone seating and the ornate stage backdrop visible behind her.
A street-level view in Old Damascus showing a man with a bicycle walking past a wooden-fronted shop filled with polished gold and brass vessels. A large, ornate traditional coffee pot (Dallah) sits on the cobblestone pavement in front.

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Duration 6 Days
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Duration 7 Days
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A high-angle group photo of eight travelers standing on the ancient stone steps of the Roman Theatre of Bosra, with the massive semi-circular seating and the ornate stone stage backdrop visible in the background.
A narrow, wet cobblestone street in Old Damascus featuring a striking two-story building with a dark wooden upper floor and ornate pointed windows, adjacent to a stone wall with traditional red and white horizontal stripes.
A high-angle view of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus under a dramatic cloudy sky, showing its large central dome and distinctive minarets rising above the crowded rooftops of the Old City.
A group of travelers walking along a dirt path through the black basalt ruins of the Old City of Bosra, with towering ancient columns standing against an overcast sky in the background.
A large, ancient Roman triumphal arch made of dark black basalt stone, featuring a central high archway and smaller side niches, standing in the ruined city of Bosra under a blue sky.
An exterior view of the ancient St. George’s Church in Izra’a, Syria, constructed from dark black basalt blocks with a large silver dome topped with a cross against a blue sky.
A tall, slender waterfall cascading down a steep rocky cliff into a small pool, surrounded by green hills and the ancient stone remains of a watermill in Tell Shihab, Syria.
The interior of a grand shrine in Damascus, featuring walls and ceilings covered in intricate silver mirror mosaics, large crystal chandeliers, and a central gold-roofed tomb surrounded by blue patterned carpets.
A man wearing a traditional red tarbush and grey robe sits in a wood-paneled café, holding a sword and reading from a small book to a group of men sitting in the background with hookahs.
A street-level view in Old Damascus showing a man with a bicycle walking past a wooden-fronted shop filled with polished gold and brass vessels. A large, ornate traditional coffee pot (Dallah) sits on the cobblestone pavement in front.
A wide view of an ancient Roman stone triumphal arch standing in a large cobblestone plaza in Old Damascus, under a clear blue sky with a tall palm tree to the left.
A night photograph taken from a low angle showing a smartphone recording pink and white fireworks exploding over the illuminated stone facade of the Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery.
A man wearing a traditional red tarbush and grey robe sits in a wood-paneled café, holding a sword and reading from a small book to a group of men sitting in the background with hookahs.
A view of the stone Saint Thecla Monastery built into a rugged, mountainous cliffside in Maaloula, Syria, featuring a domed chapel with a cross and yellow autumn foliage in the foreground.
A traveler in white standing on the stone steps leading up to the massive, fortified gatehouse of the Aleppo Citadel, featuring intricate Islamic masonry and defensive arrow slits under a bright blue sky.
A side view of a massive wooden waterwheel (noria) attached to a medieval stone structure in Hama, with the minaret of a mosque visible in the background against a pale dusk sky.
Golden-hued Roman columns and ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra in the foreground, with the hilltop Fakhr-al-Din al-Maani Castle (Qala'at Shirkuh) overlooking the site in the background.
A young man sitting on a white chair in an outdoor market stall, focused on hand-stitching a patterned red and gold fabric, surrounded by colorful hanging textiles, rugs, and patterned pillows.

, , , , , 1-20 People
Duration 8 Days
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A golden, intricately carved metal shrine (zarih) with a green and gold banner, situated inside a prayer hall with red patterned carpets and arched windows at the Bab al-Saghir cemetery in Damascus.
A female traveler wearing a traditional black and gold abaya stands in the vast, carpeted interior of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, with ornate chandeliers, white marble columns, and a green-domed shrine in the background.
The ornate tomb of Saladin in Damascus, featuring a green velvet cover with intricate gold Arabic calligraphy and tassels, set against a background of historic patterned stone walls.
A view of the historic Arbain Mosque with its distinctive green dome, perched on the rocky, desert slopes of Mount Qasioun, featuring a long, zig-zagging staircase with a light blue railing leading up to the white building.
A view of the historic Mausoleum of Imam al-Nawawi in the city of Nawa, featuring a traditional stone structure with a small dome, set against a backdrop of modern residential buildings and green trees.
A small white boat carrying several passengers through a large underground limestone cavern with an emerald-green subterranean lake, guided by a man using a wooden pole.
A view of the historic Bab al-Saghir cemetery in Damascus, featuring several stone mausoleums with prominent green domes and striped masonry, surrounded by numerous white carved headstones under a clear blue sky.
The expansive prayer hall of the Ibn Arabi Mosque in Damascus, featuring high arched ceilings, numerous ornate crystal chandeliers hanging from long cords, and prominent stone columns with golden capitals atop red patterned carpets.
A view of the stone Saint Thecla Monastery built into a rugged, mountainous cliffside in Maaloula, Syria, featuring a domed chapel with a cross and yellow autumn foliage in the foreground.
A large mosque with dark basalt stone walls, silver domes, and a tall, slender minaret, viewed from behind a field of bright yellow wildflowers under a dramatic, cloudy blue sky.
An aerial view of the massive stone Krak des Chevaliers crusader castle perched on a lush green hilltop in Homs, Syria, overlooking a small village and rolling valley.
A side view of a massive wooden waterwheel (noria) attached to a medieval stone structure in Hama, with the minaret of a mosque visible in the background against a pale dusk sky.
A wide panoramic view of the massive stone Citadel of Aleppo, showing the reinforced entrance bridge with high arches leading up to the main gatehouse atop a steep, fortified hill under a deep blue sky.
A close-up of the exterior stone wall of the Maqam of Sheikh Arslan in Damascus, featuring traditional black and white ablaq masonry, intricate stone carvings, and elegant Arabic calligraphy inscribed above a barred window.

, , , , , 1 Person
Duration 8 Days
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A woman in a purple sweater and a young child in a pink hat sit on a large ancient stone block, smiling together in front of the long rows of towering Roman columns at the Palmyra archaeological site under an overcast sky.
A bustling outdoor courtyard of a traditional stone building converted into a café, with people sitting at wooden tables among lush potted plants and string lights under a twilight sky.
A vertical shot of a narrow cobblestone street in Old Damascus during golden hour, featuring historic multi-story buildings and traditional wooden supports.
A group of travelers walking along a dirt path through the black basalt ruins of the Old City of Bosra, with towering ancient columns standing against an overcast sky in the background.
A group of six travelers in casual summer clothing stands on a hillside, posing in front of the massive stone walls and round towers of the Krak des Chevaliers crusader castle under a clear blue sky.
A high-angle view of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus under a dramatic cloudy sky, showing its large central dome and distinctive minarets rising above the crowded rooftops of the Old City.
A large crowd of people gathered at night in front of the illuminated stone walls of the Our Lady of Saidnaya Monastery, watching a large ceremonial bonfire during a traditional religious festival.
A view of the stone Saint Thecla Monastery built into a rugged, mountainous cliffside in Maaloula, Syria, featuring a domed chapel with a cross and yellow autumn foliage in the foreground.
A large mosque with dark basalt stone walls, silver domes, and a tall, slender minaret, viewed from behind a field of bright yellow wildflowers under a dramatic, cloudy blue sky.
A woman in a red jacket and a young child in a pink hat sit together on a stone ledge within the ancient, weathered walls and arched passages of the Krak des Chevaliers castle.
A woman with long dark hair and sunglasses stands at a metal railing on the Aleppo Citadel, with a sprawling cityscape, ancient stone walls, and a tall square minaret in the background under a clear sky.
A traveler in white standing on the stone steps leading up to the massive, fortified gatehouse of the Aleppo Citadel, featuring intricate Islamic masonry and defensive arrow slits under a bright blue sky.
A traveler stands in a grassy field in front of the well-preserved ruins of a 5th-century stone church, featuring two levels of arched windows and a gabled roofline against a cloudy sky.
The sun-drenched ruins of the Church of Saint Simeon Stylites, featuring three massive limestone arches supported by columns, with the base of the saint's pillar sitting in the center under a deep blue sky.
An aerial drone view of Arwad Island in the Mediterranean Sea, showing a densely packed town of white buildings, a small circular harbor filled with boats, and turquoise water along the rocky shoreline.
An ancient Phoenician temple site featuring a central stone altar (naos) surrounded by a large, grassy basin and a perimeter of weathered stone pillars under a clear blue sky.
A man and a woman in casual travel attire pose playfully with their arms outstretched in front of the massive black basalt stone walls and arched windows of Margat Castle under a blue sky.
A vibrant close-up of purple globe thistles in the foreground, overlooking a winding blue river nestled between lush, green forested hills in the Dreikish region.
A high-angle view of a serene turquoise lake winding through lush green pine-covered mountains, with a white leisure boat anchored in a small cove under a clear blue sky.
A low-angle view of the massive stone fortifications of the Citadel of Salah Ed-Din, featuring towering rounded bastions built directly into a high limestone cliff under a deep blue sky.

, , , , , , , , 1-20 People
Duration 10 Days
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A smiling woman stands behind the counter at the famous Bakdash ice cream parlor in Damascus, holding a bowl of traditional ice cream, while a staff member in a white uniform prepares another serving in front of a large container of crushed pistachios.
Two smiling female tourists standing in front of a traditional Syrian shawarma shop in Old Damascus, each holding a wrapped chicken shawarma sandwich while staff prepare food in the background.
A man and a woman stand behind a vintage wooden bar holding wine glasses for a toast, set in a rustic room with exposed stone walls, traditional patterned tile floors, and a back bar display of assorted bottles.
A street food vendor holds two large, thin, disc-shaped pieces of Kibbeh Sajieh that have been deep-fried to a golden brown, standing over a large circular tray of sautéed red and green peppers.
A high-angle shot of a large, crowded outdoor garden restaurant with a metal-framed canopy, misting fans, and hundreds of people dining at tables, set against a backdrop of vibrant, multicolored flower hills and rock waterfalls.
A close-up of a large, vertically roasting spit of seasoned chicken shawarma with a hand holding an open flatbread filled with shaved meat, garlic sauce, and pickles in a local Syrian eatery.
A silver tray of traditional Syrian food, including Fatteh with nuts, hummus with minced meat, and fresh greens, set against a background of a narrow cobblestone street in Old Damascus with people walking past historic stone buildings.
A large silver platter piled high with round, thick patties of grilled kibbeh featuring dark char marks from the fire, displayed on a marble counter at a local Syrian food stall.
A white plate featuring five crispy, donut-shaped falafel pieces with sesame seeds, a large swirl of creamy hummus topped with olive oil, a fresh vegetable salad, and bright pink pickled turnip strips.
A large communal silver platter of Mlehi, featuring a bed of bulgur wheat topped with tender chunks of meat and surrounded by golden-fried kibbeh balls, all drizzled with a rich, creamy yogurt-based sauce.
A top-down view of several long metal skewers on a wooden table, some loaded with chunks of raw lamb and white fat, and others with seasoned ground meat kebabs, ready for grilling.
A close-up, top-down view of a loaded dinner plate featuring grilled lamb chunks, minced meat kebabs, a large charred grilled kibbeh, and roasted vegetables, served with a side of creamy hummus and fresh flatbread.
A close-up view of a white plate holding four large, semi-circular pieces of toasted Syrian flatbread stuffed with a thin layer of seasoned minced meat, showing golden-brown grill marks on the surface.
A close-up of a hand holding a waffle cone piled high with stretchy Damascene ice cream (Booza), heavily coated in crushed bright green pistachios and cashews, with the blurred lights of Souq Al-Hamidiyah in the background.
A top-down view of a plate of Kibbeh Nayyeh—finely ground raw lamb mixed with bulgur—garnished with fresh mint and served with sliced onions on ice and a side tray of six different aromatic spices.
A glass bowl filled with dark, glistening meatball kebabs in a deep red cherry sauce, garnished with toasted pine nuts and pomegranate seeds, arranged with decorative triangles of crispy fried pita bread.
A close-up, top-down view of a white ceramic bowl containing Kibbeh Esfarjelieh, featuring golden-brown fried kibbeh balls simmered in a rich, reddish-brown sauce with chunks of cooked quince and tender meat, garnished with fresh green parsley.
A large oval serving platter featuring Batrash, a base of creamy eggplant spread topped with a layer of red tomato sauce, seasoned ground meat, a generous handful of roasted peanuts, and fresh green parsley garnish.
A close-up view of a large platter featuring two whole fried fish served over a generous mound of dark, caramelized onion-spiced rice, topped with a scattering of toasted almonds and cashews.
A close-up, top-down view of a whole baked fish served on a white platter, generously topped with a bold, red spicy sauce made from peppers, tomatoes, and walnuts, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
A three-tiered metal grilling rack being lifted from an underground oven, with the top tier filled with roasted chicken and the middle and bottom tiers loaded with grilled zucchini, carrots, and potatoes.

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Duration 10 Days
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