Christmas in Syria Tour

What's it all about?

Join us on one of our Syria Budget Tours – what’s the difference from regular tours? Our short tours have no western tour leader but don’t worry, this trip will be capped with only 6 people and you’ll be in the very capable hands of our local Syrian team!

After years of being ravaged by civil war, Syria is slowly starting to return to a level of normality not seen in years. We have designed this itinerary with safety in mind and only include places which are currently deemed safe to visit.

There is a huge amount of ancient and modern history waiting to be explored. We’ll start of in the Lebanese capital city of Beirut and travel to Damascus, Maaloula, Aleppo and the magnificent Krak des Chevalliers. We’ll cover a huge amount of ground with our expert local guide explaining all as we go. Depending on the security situation on the ground, the itinerary is subject to change.

With an atmosphere full of traditions and celebration, Christmas is a wonderful time to visit Syria – get in touch to book your spot now!

Where?

Beirut – Damascus – Krak de Chavaliers – Homs – Aleppo – Damascus – Beirut.

When?

December 24 - 28th, 2022

Visa?

We will apply for a security clearance on your behalf which will allow you to collect the visa on arrival at the border.

The Itinerary

Beirut – Damascus – Krak de Chavaliers – Aleppo – Damascus – Beirut.

December 24th - Beirut / Damascus

Early pick up from Beirut, Lebanon.
Transfer to the Syrian border for exit/entry formalities.
Continue onto Damascus by private car.
Check into your incredible Old Damascene hotel. Take a short rest before starting a walking tour of the old town.
In the afternoon we’ll explore the Al-Hamidiyah Souq.
Free time in the evening to enjoy Damascus’ vibrant night-life along “Straight Street”.
**Free inclusion** – Optional visit to a Hamam for an evening scrub! There’s no better way to end your first day in Damascus than relaxing in one of it’s ancient bath houses.
Overnight in a traditional hotel in Old Damascus.

December 25th - Christmas in Damascus

After breakfast, we’ll start our full day Damascus city tour.
Explore the Handicraft market for some of the best handmade goods in the Middle East.
Azem Palace (a perfect example of a traditional Damascene house turned museum of the Ottoman times)
Umayyad mosque (a place of worship since the first millennium B.C. It was once a church and now one of the most unique and important mosques in the world).
Visit The church of St. Ananias, the window of St.Paul. Witness some of the carol performances and Christmas church services.
Christmas dinner and and overnight in Damascus.

December 26th - Krak Des Chevalliers - Homs - Aleppo

Depart north for Aleppo.
Stop at Krak Des Chevaliers – “The most wholly admirable castle in the world.” – According to Lawrence of Arabia.
Continue onto Homs. Witness some of the rebuilding efforts underway and visit Khaled Ibn Al-Walid shrine.
Lunch in Homs city
Continue to Aleppo and arrive in the early evening.
Explore some of the old town around the citadel by night.
Dinner at a famous Armenian family run Syrian restaurant.
Overnight in Aleppo.

December 27th - Aleppo - Hama - Damascus

Aleppo was arguably one of the worst affected cities during the Syrian war. Here you’ll get the chance to see some of the terrible destruction as well as the opportunity to witness the early stages of the massive rebuilding projects that Syrians are now undertaking.
Our first stop in the morning will be the famous Aleppo Citadel.
We’ll also be able to see the destroyed souk and some of the rebuilding efforts in the old town – one of the areas that was the worst affected by the war.
Visit the Caravanserai – a place once used as accommodation for traders.
After lunch we drive south to Hama and the famous waterwheels.
Continue onto Damascus & check into our hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Damascus.

December 28th - Damascus - Beirut

Half day touring the last sights of Damascus which we did not cover already.
Drive back to Beirut and arrive by early evening.
End of Syria budget tour.

Inclusions

Exclusions

Hotels

Twin share accommodation including breakfast (single supplements are available for an extra charge)
Entrance Fees

All entrance fees (unless otherwise stated)
Guides & Transport

Both an expert local guide, driver and western tour leader (on non-budget group tours)
Visa Support

We will apply for your security clearance that will allow you to collect the visa at the border.
Beirut Transfer

Pickup and drop off in Beirut by private car.
Taxes & Charges

VAT & exit charges included.

International Flights

Flights to and from your starting point.
Lunch and Dinner

Lunch and dinners are extra charge.
Visa Fee

The price varies depending on your nationality. Typically it is around $70 USD for European passports.
Tips

Tips are expected for your local guides and driver.

You’ll be in the vastly experienced hands of our English speaking local guide & fixer. There will be no Rocky Road Travel guide on this tour. We visit Syria regularly, so we have maximized the itinerary accordingly. Given the unpredictable nature of travelling in Syria, the itinerary may change slightly, but we will always go above and beyond with added extras such as stops at local cafe-bars, shisha lounges and amusement parks. We are in constant communication with our local partners on the ground who advise the safe routes to take.

Before & after the Syria tour we will add you to dedicated email and social media groups so you can share photos easily with your travel mates. Just let us know is you want to opt out of this.

To book simply hit the button below and start the conversation today.

December 24 - 28th, 2022

Christmas Syria Tour

start & finish in Beirut

Transport to and from Beirut included

Standard hotel

4 nights in Syria

The price

$1090 USD

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