Itinerary
Arrival & Border Transfer Private transfer from the Lebanon–Syria border (Beirut) to Old Damascus.
Boutique Hotel Check-in Welcome reception with traditional drinks and a private briefing with your professional tour guide.
Old Damascus Souks Guided walk through ancient, labyrinthine lanes and spice markets.
Traditional Inlay Workshop Master artisan demonstration of hand-carved wood and mother-of-pearl inlay craftsmanship in the Christian Quarter.
Chapel of Saint Ananias Underground 1st-century house-church associated with the conversion of Saint Paul.
Bab Sharqi & Street Called Straight Walk along the ancient Roman decumanus, visiting a brocade workshop practicing traditional handloom silk weaving.
Jewish Quarter Architectural walk through historic alleys lined with courtyard mansions.
Al-Qishla Coffeehouse Mid-afternoon cultural break for cardamom-scented coffee among locals.
An-Nawfara Café Evening visit to Damascus’s oldest café to observe a live Hakawati (traditional storyteller) session.
Contemporary Art Center Visit exploring Syria’s modern visual art scene.
Overnight: Damascus (Boutique Heritage Hotel)
Excursion to Bosra Morning drive south to the ancient Nabataean and Roman provincial capital.
Great Roman Theatre of Bosra Detailed exploration of the 17,000-seat black basalt amphitheater and surrounding Ayyubid citadel.
Roman & Nabataean City Guided walk through the ancient winter souk, Nabataean Gate, Roman Baths, and paved streets with original chariot wheel ruts.
Regional Lunch Traditional Southern Syrian lunch in Bosra.
Basilica of Saint George (Ezra’a) Visit to one of the oldest continuously operating 6th-century Christian basilicas in the Levant.
Social Enterprise Dinner Return to Damascus for dinner supporting community livelihood programs.
Overnight: Damascus
Public Transit Experience Brief morning ride on local public transit for an authentic lens on daily commute life.
National Museum of Damascus Comprehensive view of artifacts spanning Syria's prehistoric, Classical, and Islamic epochs.
Hejaz Railway Station Exterior tour of the early-20th-century Ottoman transportation landmark.
Umayyad Mosque Detailed visit to the 8th-century Umayyad landmark featuring Byzantine-style mosaics, ancient structural foundations, and the Shrine of Saint John the Baptist.
Azm Palace Tour of the 18th-century Ottoman governor’s residence showcasing courtyard architecture and period rooms.
Khan As'ad Pasha Inspection of the 18th-century caravanserai constructed with classic black-and-white ablaq masonry.
Historic Souks Guided walk through Souk al-Hamidiyah and Souk al-Jumruk.
Bakdash Ice Cream Parlour Traditional hand-pounded booza with mastic and pistachios.
Overnight: Damascus
Convent of Our Lady of Saidnaya Pilgrimage to the hilltop monastery housing an icon attributed to Saint Luke the Evangelist.
Church of Saint Sophia Tour of three interconnected chapels illustrating three historical phases of Syrian church architecture.
Monastery of Saint Sergius and Bacchus (Mar Sarkis) 4th-century monastery in Maaloula where Western Neo-Aramaic is still spoken.
Sacred Gorge of Maaloula Walk through the natural limestone cleft cut into the cliffside.
Convent of Saint Thecla Visit to the cliffside sanctuary and sacred grotto.
Church of Our Lady of the Holy Belt (Umm al-Zunnar) Visit to the rock-cut Byzantine chapel in Homs housing the relic of the Holy Belt.
Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque Tour of the Ottoman-style mosque complex and adjacent markets.
Homsi Sweets Tasting Culinary stop to sample fresh Halawet El-Jibn.
Country Winery Tasting Wine tasting at a vineyard in the countryside of the Homs Gap.
Overnight: Al-Mashtaya (Valley of the Christians)
Krak des Chevaliers Guided tour of the 11th–13th century Hospitaller concentric fortress, including its subterranean vaults, knights' hall, and outer curtain walls.
Norias of Hama View the historic wooden water wheels along the Orontes River.
Azm Palace of Hama & Historic Quarters Walk through Hama’s historical quarters with a taste of local dishes.
Apamea Ancient Ruins Walk along the great colonnaded avenue that once quartered Seleucid war elephants and cavalry.
Overnight: Aleppo
Citadel of Aleppo Tour of the medieval hilltop fortress, throne hall, and grand entrance bridge dominating the city skyline.
Great Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo Exterior and courtyard visit to the historic architectural site.
Covered Souks of Aleppo Walk through restored vaulted stone corridors.
Craft Demos Live demonstrations in traditional soap manufacturing and coppersmithing quarters.
Khan al-Sabun Exploration of the historic 16th-century laurel soap caravanserai.
Aleppine & Armenian Tasting Dinner Evening dinner showcasing traditional Aleppine dishes alongside local Armenian culinary specialties.
Overnight: Aleppo
Church of Saint Simeon Stylites Tour of the 5th-century pilgrimage complex built around the central pillar of Saint Simeon.
Basilica of Qalb Lozeh Detailed visit to the 5th-century limestone basilica that pioneered early Christian architecture in Northern Syria.
Bara & Serjilla Guided walk through preserved Byzantine ghost towns, examining ancient stone residences, bathhouses, olive oil presses, and pyramidal tombs.
Overnight: Latakia
Castle of Saladin (Qal'at Salah El-Din) Tour of the mountain fortress set between forested ravines, featuring the 28-meter-deep rock-cut ditch and drawbridge needle.
Island of Arwad Short boat crossing to Syria’s only inhabited offshore island; tour of the seafront fortress, ancient alleys, and boat-building yards.
Scenic Countryside Transfer Return drive inland to the Valley of the Christians.
Overnight: Al-Mashtaya (Valley of the Christians)
Temple of Bel Complex Tour of the monumental precinct walls, main portal, and hybrid Greco-Roman/Semitic architectural remains.
Valley of the Tombs Exploration of ancient multi-story funerary towers and underground hypogea.
Monumental Center Walk down the Great Colonnaded Avenue, past the Arch of Triumph, Tetrapylon, Theatre, Agora, and Roman Baths.
Fakhr-al-Din al-Ma'ni Castle Hilltop view from the 16th-century fortress looking over the oasis and ancient ruins at sunset.
Bedouin Desert Encampment Traditional Bedouin lunch inside a desert tent.
Women's Support Centre Visit Community interaction highlighting local desert artisan initiatives.
Overnight: Damascus
Courtyard Breakfast Final morning breakfast in the hotel courtyard.
Leisure & Souvenirs Free time in the souks for purchasing traditional brocades, inlaid wood, spices, and laurel soap.
Departure Transfer Private transfer to Damascus International Airport or the Syrian border (Lebanon/Jordan).