The Essence of Syria – 10-Day / 9-Night Tour

After breakfast, we'll begin our full-day tour of Damascus.

The National Museum  - - Souk Al-Hamidiye: The most beautiful Souk of Damascus. Here, its shops display all sorts of goods, especially clothes, fabrics, pastries, and handicrafts. The Omayyad Mosque  ,  Saladin Tomb , HAMAM Almalek Alzaher - continue to visit - Azem Palace, a beautifully preserved example of a

traditional Damascene house turned Ottoman-era museum- Khan Assad Basha – Medhat Basha – Stright Street ( Maryamirh Church ) Hanania House –Bab Sharqui - Bab Kissan Church  - Overnight .

Breakfast at the hotel, early departure to Palmyra.

Firstly, we will visit the ancient city of , Syria's most iconic tourist destination. Notably, once a key city on the Silk Road, Palmyra briefly ruled its own empire in the 3rd century, stretching from Turkey to Egypt. However, despite being well-preserved, much of the city was sadly destroyed during the ISIS occupation in 2015.

During our tour we will explore what remains, including the Arch of Triumph, the Sulphur Spring, the Great Columns, the Theater, the Agora, the Castle, and the Tombs.

Furthermore, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch in a traditional Bedouin tent restaurant, run by a local family. This is, indeed, a perfect opportunity to savor authentic  while experiencing the warm hospitality of the region.

Afterward, we will drive  to Hama , famous for its ancient wooden water wheels known as “norias,” which once played a key role in the city’s irrigation system.

Finally, overnight in Hama .

After breakfast, We’ll start our day exploring Apamia is an ancient Hellenistic and Roman city situated on the right bank of the Orontes River, Home to one of the longest colonnaded streets in the Roman Empire and among the largest amphitheaters of antiquity, Apamea has remained largely forgotten, oft overlooked by the scant visitors who do make it to Syria. Drive to the north , Arrive to Serjella  is one of the best preserved of the Dead Cities in northwestern Syria, containing about 700 sites. It is located in the Jebel Riha . We’ll visit the ancient archaeological site of Ebla, home to the oldest preserved library of clay tablets ever discovered. Remarkably, these tablets were preserved by a fire that swept through the city thousands of years ago, offering an extraordinary glimpse into one of the earliest known civilizations.

Continue to arrive to Aleppo, a flourishing metropolis since the 3rd millennium BC, Aleppo has been fighting with Damascus for the title of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city.  – Overnight .

After breakfast, our first stop in the morning will be, of course, the famous, Aleppo Castle which stands in the middle of the city and dominates it from the height of its fifty meters.

Then, we'll stroll through the market stretching from the front of the castle to the old city to Visit Khans  , old souk. Then, we visit the Grand Mosque in Aleppo, we'll visit Soap Factory, the oldest in Aleppo, where you'll have the opportunity to witness the traditional process of crafting the world-famous laurel Aleppo Soap , renowned for its quality and history.

Dinner will be in Local restaurant to enjoy and testing the traditional cuisine of Aleppo

Overnight at Hotel .

After Breakfast , drive to Slunfeh The Mountain destination for nature , Then, we will visit Syria’s most breathtaking castle, majestically perched on a rocky hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding green mountains. Saladin castel, also known as the Sahyun Castl, The citadel was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, along with Krak des Chevaliers, in 2006,  continue to Ugarit, a historic coastal town north of Lattakia. Ugarit gained fame with the discovery of clay tablets bearing the world’s oldest known consonantal alphabet. Drive to Latakia ( short Tour ) continue to Tartus ( Over Night )

After breakfast , short tour in Tatus , drive to visit Krack Des Chevaliers, which is described by Lawrence of Arabia as "the most wholly admirable castle in the world."  In addition, this medieval crusader fortress is one of the most significant and well-preserved castles from that era, offering a fascinating glimpse into Syrian History and St. Georges Monastery. Following this, we’ll head to HOMS, during our visit, we'll explore the Khaled Ibn Al-Walid Shrine and the St. Mary Church of the Holy Belet  , two significant landmarks of the city,

Then, we will head to Damascus ,  overnight .

After Breakfast , we will drive to visit Maaloula ,  the most scenic villages in Syria and is the only place in the world where Aramaic, the language spoken by Christ, is still actively used as a living language we visit  ( Mar Takla – Al Faj – St. Sergeios And Bakhus Monastery ) then we will drive to  Sednaya to visit the monastery , and talk with ( Al Hjjah -the responsible of the Monastery ),

After Breakfast, drive to the south south through the lush, fertile plains to the ancient city of Bosra al-Sham, which is certainly, home to the best-preserved Roman amphitheater in the world. Subsequently, We'll explore the city’s rich Roman heritage, including its baths and captivating historical tales. Meanwhile, while in the region, we’ll also have the chance to enjoy the renowned Malihi dish, a local specialty. Afterward, we'll drive back to Damascus, where, ultimately, we'll wrap up the journey with a memorable final night out. In conclusion, dinner and overnight in Damascus,

After breakfast,  drive to Damascus Airport to return home with unforgettable Memories .