This 8-day Syria journey offers an immersive blend of ancient heritage, spiritual encounters, and historic marvels, starting with three nights in Damascus to explore its mosques, markets, palaces, and sacred mountain villages like Maaloula and Saydnaya. The tour continues through the medieval masterpiece Krak des Chevaliers before moving to Homs for visits to the legendary ruins of Palmyra, showcasing Syria’s grand archaeological history. The final leg in Aleppo brings you face-to-face with its vibrant souqs, ancient citadel, and resilient cultural charm, ensuring a seamless travel experience with comfortable stays and smooth transitions between cities.
🏞️ Highlights:
Explore iconic landmarks of Damascus, the world’s oldest inhabited capital
Explore the desert wonder Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Experience traditional life and history in Aleppo
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Damascus
Damascus
Upon arrival at Damascus International Airport, complete your immigration formalities and transfer to your hotel in Damascus. Check in to your hotel and take some time to relax after your journey. Later, explore the nearby streets, cafés, or markets around your hotel at your own pace. Return back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Damascus.
Day 2 :
Full-Day Damascus City Tour
Damascus
In the morning, after breakfast, begin your full-day guided exploration of Damascus. Visit the Umayyad Mosque, Azem Palace, Straight Street, and the bustling Hamidiyah Souq. Discover the cultural and religious heritage of one of the world’s oldest cities. After sightseeing, return back to your hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Damascus.
Day 3 :
Excursion to Maaloula & Saydnaya
Damascus
In the morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel and start your day trip to the charming mountain villages of Maaloula and Saydnaya, known for their ancient monasteries and Aramaic-speaking heritage. Spend time exploring spiritual sites and stunning landscapes before returning. After your excursion, return back to your Damascus hotel. Overnight stay in Damascus.
Day 4 :
Damascus → Homs via Krak des Chevaliers
Homs
In the morning, have breakfast, then check out from your Damascus hotel and drive toward Homs. En route, visit the legendary Crusader fortress Krak des Chevaliers, one of the most iconic medieval castles in the world. Explore its towers, courtyards, and panoramic views. Later, continue to Homs and check in to your hotel. After settling in, enjoy the evening at leisure before returning back to your hotel room. Overnight stay in Homs.
Day 5 :
Homs – Full-Day Palmyra Excursion
Homs
In the morning, after breakfast, proceed from your Homs hotel for a full-day visit to the magnificent ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its grand temples, colonnaded streets, amphitheatre, and desert landscapes. After completing your tour, return back to your hotel in Homs. Overnight stay in Homs.
Day 6 :
Homs → Aleppo
Aleppo
In the morning, after breakfast, check out from your Homs hotel and drive to Aleppo. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy some rest. In the evening, you may explore the neighbourhood around your hotel or enjoy a relaxing café experience. Return back to your hotel afterward. Overnight stay in Aleppo.
Day 7 :
Full-Day Aleppo City Tour
Aleppo
Start your morning with breakfast at the hotel and then begin your full-day tour of Aleppo. Visit iconic landmarks including the Aleppo Citadel, Al-Jdeideh Quarter, and the historic Aleppo Souq. Discover rich traditions, architecture, and the resilience of this ancient city. After sightseeing, return back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Aleppo.
Day 8 :
Departure from Aleppo
Aleppo
In the morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to Aleppo International Airport for your onward journey home bringing with lots of beautiful memories.
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 & 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.
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