Tour Overview
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Syria — Crusader Castles, Dead Cities & Ancient Damascus |
| Price From | $1,995 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Historical Expedition / Medieval & Ancient Explorer |
| Data Source | RJ Travel Agency / Rocky Road Travel — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1-2: Damascus
Arrival, Old Damascus UNESCO exploration (Umayyad Mosque, Souk al-Hamidiyeh, Azem Palace, Straight Street). Traditional hammam experience. Overnights in Damascus.
Day 3: Maaloula & Saydnaya
Aramaic-speaking village, St. Thecla Monastery, and Saydnaya Monastery — one of Christianity’s oldest surviving monasteries. Overnight in Damascus.
Day 4: Krak des Chevaliers & Homs
The greatest Crusader castle in the world, then Homs city exploration. Overnight in Hama.
Day 5: Hama Norias & Apamea
Medieval water wheels and the 1.85km Roman colonnade of Apamea. Overnight in Aleppo.
Day 6: Aleppo
Citadel, Great Mosque, and rebuilding souks of one of the world’s oldest cities. Overnight in Aleppo.
Day 7: Dead Cities
Serjilla and Al-Bara — 700 abandoned Byzantine ghost towns. Return to Damascus. Overnight in Damascus.
Day 8: Depart Damascus
Souk shopping and airport transfer.
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast + 6 dinners
- Krak des Chevaliers guided tour
- Dead Cities excursion
- Maaloula visit
- All transport
- English-speaking guide
- Airport transfers
