This is a special Syria group trip, organized and led by travel personality Lee Abbamonte in collaboration with Untamed Borders. Travel from Damascus and Aleppo to the ancient ruins of Palmyra, the Roman city of Bosra, and the Crusader fortress of Krak des Chevaliers. Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, historic citadels, the Christian town of Maaloula, and experience local culture and wine. This trip is going to be amazing!
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Cost: $2,275.00 Per Person
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Sunday, March 28
Damascus – Arrival
Arrive in Damascus in the morning.
Transfer to hotel and briefing.
We then spend the day exploring Damascus. We will visit the Umayyad mosque, one of the largest and oldest in the world, and the underground chapel of St Ananias. Explore the City of Jasmine and its labyrinth of souks filled with spices, textiles and gold. A good chance to watch locals go about their daily lives, finishing up with a walk down straight street.
Overnight in Damascus at hotel.
Day 2 Monday, March 29
Damascus – Bosra – Damascus
Day trip to Bosra.
Here we will visit the roman ruins and it’s famous Amphitheatre. Constructed of Basalt, it one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overnight in Damascus at hotel.
Day 3 Tuesday, March 30
Damascus – Krak des Chevalliers – Al Wadi
Today we drive to the Crusader Fort of Krak des Chevaliers, one of the best preserved medieval forts in the world. You will have plenty of time at the fort which has a commanding view of the surrounding areas. Continue drive to Al Wadi.
Overnight in Al Wadi at hotel.
Day 4 Wednesday, March 31
Al Wadi – Palmyra – Hama
Drive from Al Wadi to Palmyra. Visit the remains of the ancient city of Palmyra which was once a thriving city of the ancient world whose impressive, UNESCO-listed ruins, date back to the Neolithic times and show the history of the different empires that conquered it. Continue to drive to Hama in the afternoon.
Overnight in Hama at hotel.
Day 5 Thursday, April 1
Hama – Aleppo
Visit the famous Norias’ in Hama and walk through the old city alongside the Orontes River, listening to the creaks and groans of the water wheels whilst continuing to wander through the cobbled streets past the ancient Azem Palace and hidden Hammams. Drive from Hama to Aleppo.
Overnight in Aleppo at hotel.
Day 6 Friday, April 2
Aleppo
A full day in Aleppo.
Explore the remains of the Citadel, the large medieval fortified palace dominates the City of Aleppo and provides a panoramic view of one of the oldest cities in the world. Visit the covered bazaar, currently under restoration and weave through the ancient alleys, onto the Umayyad mosque. There may be time to watch the world go by in a nearby café, in true Syrian style.
Overnight in Aleppo at hotel.
Day 7 Saturday, April 3
Aleppo – Maaloula – Damascus
A drive from Aleppo to Maaloula via Homs.
In Maaloula we will visit the historic Christian town where ancient Aramaic is still spoken. The location of the town is perfect, set up in the hills where we will have a chance to try a drop of local, homemade wine.
Overnight in Damascus at hotel.
Day 8 Sunday, April 4
Damascus – End
Enjoy some final sightseeing and shopping in Damascus.
Transfer to airport.
End of trip.
Inclusions & Exclusions
The trip includes:
All accommodation
Breakfast
Private transport
Entrance fees to mentioned sites
Guiding
Visa support
The trip does not include:
Visa cost
Insurance
Lunch & Dinner
Drinks
Tips for Guide’s / Driver’s
Cost:
• Tour Package: $2,275.00 Per Person
• Single Supplement: $400.00 Per Single Supplement
To reserve a place on this trip we need a deposit of US$400 per person
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General Information
Flights:
We do not directly arrange international flights to Syria. We can suggest routes and operators.
Visas:
We will arrange the paperwork so that a Syrian visa will be issued upon arrival. The guest will need to
pay for the visa. Costs vary from US$60 – US$160 depending on nationality.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Entry to Syria will be denied if there is evidence to show you have visited Israel.
Please also note that entry might be denied if you have a stamp showing you exited Egypt via Sharm
El Sheikh airport in your passport. If you have such a stamp, then please inform us.
Food:
With the exception of breakfast, meals are not included as part of the trip. In our experience people
sometimes want to eat different things in different places at different times. We know some great
places and will also happily show you some of our favourite restaurants and tea houses. Some are
luxurious, some are earthier, but all have character. However, we do not pretend to be the arbiters of
good taste and are equally happy for you to go off and find your own favourites.
Accommodation:
We do not and cannot offer a uniform accommodation standard on our itineraries. We consider
comfort, location, design, character, historical interest and whether the money we spend will go into
the pockets of the local community when we make our choices of where to stay.
The accommodation will be based on twin sharing.
Optional Single Supplement is available upon request.
Transport:
When we choose our vehicles and drivers we take into consideration the road conditions, the length
of journey and the competence of the man behind the wheel. Your comfort and enjoyment of the
journey is the top priority.
Guides:
On this trip you will be accompanied by an experienced English-speaking local guide for the full
duration of the trip.
Insurance:
A valid travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any Untamed Borders trips.
Security:
Trips to Syria do create dangers all of their own and whilst we want you to have as much freedom as
possible, we must state that the guide has the final word with regards to changes in the itinerary for
safety reasons. Whilst the route we have chosen passes through areas that we consider to be stable
things can change and we may have to alter the route or cancel sections of the trip at short notice.
If there is an extra expense incurred due to the change of itinerary then you may be asked to bear
part of that cost. For example, if we have to fly between cities rather than drive.
If you have any questions about this trip or about Syria in general, please contact us.
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