SYRIA…CASTLES, CARAVANS AND ANCIENT CITIES
May 02 - May 11, 2026
Led by Tour Lecturer, Ghiath Abdallah
Above the layers of antiquity lies a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrasts. Syria is a county of fertile plains, high mountains, and deserts. It is also home to diverse ethnic and religious groups, including Syrian Arabs, Jews, Greeks, Armenians, Assyrians, Kurds, Circassians, Mandeans, and Turks. Begin your tour in Lebanon, a country well-deserving the title of "Switzerland of the East," then cross into Syria to Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Leaving Damascus, you'll head east site of Palmyra, an oasis in the Syrian Desert, containing the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Continue north to Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo. Complete your circular route with stops in Hama and Ma'aloula as you return to Damascus. Experience the warmth of the people, the tastes of the cuisine, the aromas of the souks, and the majesty of the past, and explore some of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Near East as well as Byzantine gems and Islamic jewels!
Can be combined with Lebanon tour (May 10 - May 18, 2026)
Tour Cost (Land Only): $5,495.00
Per person sharing in double occupancy
Single Supplement: $695.00
Price based on group size minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 14 participants
Trip Grade: II Lodging Level: ****
Tour Includes
Airport / Hotel / Airport Transfers.
Accommodation at mentioned boutiques / Hotels or similar.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner) - lunches at local restaurants & dinners at Damascene houses & restaurants.
Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned coach.
Qualified English-speaking guide.
Entrance fees to all museums, citadels, and archeological sites as per the itinerary.
Bottled water on touring days, and during meals.
Syria Visa approval.
Syria departure tax.
Escort of a tour lecturer (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Gratuities to guide, drivers, and porters (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Tour Does Not Include
International air USA - Beirut - USA.
Visas: Lebanon (Currently free for US citizens) and Syria (Currently $300.00) - All subject to change.
Your passport must NOT include any Israeli stamps.
Beverages or any alcoholic drinks with or without meals and meals not mentioned.
Transfers if not arriving/departing on tour dates.
Any fluctuation or price increase due to unforeseen fluctuations in fuel prices, government-imposed taxes, hotel tariffs, or entrance fees.
Items of personal nature (camera fees at sites, laundry, emails, excess luggage, etc.).
Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules or early arrival.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Travel protection insurance
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED).
