Day 1 – arrive Damascus
Arrive at Damascus International Airport. Meet & assist and transfer to the hotel. Overnight

Day 2 – Damascus / Maalula
Full day tour of Damascus, visiting the National Museum, Tekkieye Mosque, Hamidiye Souq, Umayyad Mosque, Azem Palace, Saladin’s Mausoleum and the Christian quarters of Bab Touma and Bab Sharqi and including St. Ananias Chapel and St. Paul’s Window. Early evening transfer to Maalula. Overnight.

Day 3 – Maalula / Aleppo
In the morning, visit Maalula and the monasteries of Mar Taqla and Mar Sarkis, then continue to the famous Krak des Chevaliers crusader castle for a visit. Arrive at Aleppo in the late afternoon. Overnight

Day 4 – Aleppo
Visit St. Simeon’s monastery in the morning. Tour Aleppo in the afternoon – visit the largest covered market in the Middle East, see the Aleppo citadel and the National Museum. Overnight

Day 5 – Aleppo / Palmyra
Transfer to Palmyra. Upon arrival, visit the Temple of Bel, the colonnaded streets and the Necropolis. Overnight

Day 6 – Palmyra / Damascus
Continue tour of Palmyra. Then transfer to Damascus in the afternoon. At sunset, enjoy the panoramic view of Damascus from Mount Qassioun. Overnight

Day 7 – depart Damascus
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Damascus International Airport for your departure flight.

Included:
* Meet and greet, assistance with visa formalities
* 6 Nights accommodation in cities mentioned (in your chosen grade of hotel)
* Meal Plan: Breakfast included
* Entrance fees to all archeological sites (as mentioned)
* A multilingual guide
* All transfers and transport in the latest A/C vehicles

Excluded:
* Airline tickets