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Ancient Empires
Ancient Empires Discover Ancient Syria Tour 8 Days 7 Nights
Day 01: AIRPORT/ DAMASCUS.
Meet at assist at Damascus Airport, proceed to Damascus for hotel Dinner & overnight in Damascus.
Day 02: Damascus.
After breakfast. Begin your adventure in Damascus with an introduction to 5000 years of Syria’s earliest history at the national museum of Damascus. You tour the Omayyad mosque, Saladin mausoleum, the straight street of Damascus, St.Paul’s window & St. Ananias chapel. After lunch, free time to explore the fabulous souqs of Damascus. Drive to Qasioun mountain to view the city of Damascus. Back to your hotel for dinner & O/N.
Day 03: Damascus/ Maaloula/ Crack Des Chevaliers, Tartus, Amrit, Lattakia.
After breakfast, Visit of the picturesque village of Maaloula where Aramaic, the language of Christ is still spoken. we leave Damascus northward to Crac Des Chevaliers, The most wholly admirable castle in the world." As Lawrence of Arabia commented. Lunch in the King’s daughter tower, after a fascinating visit to the castle. On the way up to Lattakia we visit the enigmatic Phoenician site of Amrit. Dinner and overnight in Lattakia.
Day 04: Ugarit/ Saladin Castle/ St. Simeon/ Aleppo.
Departure for one of the most ancient Syrian sites: Ugarit (the city where the first alphabet was found. Thousands of clay tablets and a great royal palace dates back to 1400 B.C). Then you will explore the beautiful landscapes with the fabulous ruins of the Saladin Castle nesting on a rock. Was known as Zayoun castle from the Phoenician times. Drive north to the St. Simeon monastery, for centuries a famous pilgrimage site. Continue to Aleppo. Dinner and overnight in Aleppo
Day 05: Aleppo.
Today we will tour the flavored oriental city of Aleppo and visit a paradise like museum of antiquities, a visit to the Citadel of Aleppo, the Caravanserais, madrassas and souks. Dinner and overnight in Aleppo.
Day 06: Aleppo/ Ebla/ Apamea/ Hama/ Palmyra.
Departure to Ebla, the discovery of this kingdom fills an important gap in our understanding of the 3rd millennium B.C. Drive to visit the ancient site of Apamea, which is one of the four cities founded by Seleucus Nicator in the 3rd century B.C. We visit the Cardo maximus,the Roman residences, the Theater, the Mosaic museum & the Crusader/Arab. Hama is no doubt the highlight of today because of the rustic beauty of its Waterwheels whose timelessness capture the imagination. After lunch in Hama, we drive through the desert to Palmyra .Check in at the hotel, dinner & O/N.
Day 07: Palmyra/ Damascus.
This morning, you leave the hotel and wander out into the ruins, you visit the Museum of Palmyra, The temple of god Bel, the main avenue, the arch of triumph, Zanobia bath, the theater, the Senate house & the unique tombs...etc. Lunch is in a local restaurant.( if included ) We farewell Palmyra & drive southeast to Damascus. Dinner & O/N.
Day 08: Damascus/ Airport.
After breakfast, Transfer to Damascus Airport for final departure.
Additional
Visit the wonders of Ancient Syria.
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Included
The above rate includes:
• Meet and assist at Damascus airport. Upon arrivals and departures.
• Transfer from Damascus Airport to Hotel in Damascus and to Damascus Airport.
• Transportation by A/C modern deluxe vehicle according to the group size during the excursions.
• Professional Speaking Escort guide during the excursions.
• Entrance Fees to all visited sites as mentioned in the program.
• Hotel accommodation on H/B basis. At the hotels of your choice with Daily Breakfast & Dinner.
• Tips for Hotels/restaurants/ portages.
• One Free Pax for every 15 Paying pax.Not included
The above rate does not include:
• Lunches during the excursions at good selected local restaurants. Mentioned above as F/B supplement.
• Departure Tax at Damascus Airport. (Will be included in the airfare ticket).
• Extras at the hotel and personal expenses.
• Airfare ticket.
• Tips for Guide/driver.
• Visa to Syria. -
Meeting point
Damascus
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| Tour and pricing options | Group size | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5* Stars Hotels and Boutique Hotels |  2-4 |
1975 $ | Book now |
| 4* Stars Hotels and Boutique Hotels | 2-4 |
1675 $ | Book now |
| 3* Stars Hotels and Boutique Hotels | 2-4 |
1500 $ | Book now |
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