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Old Damascus: Mosque, Souq & Courtyards
The Umayyad Mosque, the buzzing length of Al-Hamidiyah Souq, Azm Palace, the Straight Street and the city's legendary ice cream.
Damascus
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Why Syria?
Syria sits between the Mediterranean shore and the desert: Roman theatres in black basalt, crusader walls above green hills, Aramaic still spoken in mountain villages, and a covered souq that has never stopped trading. Murex operates on the ground in Syria with Syrian guides, careful logistics and a single planner from first enquiry to return flight.
- Syrian guides, historians and archaeologists
- Permits, transfers and checkpoints handled in advance
- Six UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Tailor-made, group, MICE and ground-handling services
Cities & regions
Places that shape the route
Damascus
Damascus
Qalamoun
Maaloula & Saidnaya
Mountains of the faiths
Homs
Krak des Chevaliers
The finest crusader castle on earth
Aleppo
Aleppo
Citadel, souks and a famous lunch
Daraa
Bosra
The black basalt Roman city
Homs Desert
Palmyra
The desert capital of Queen Zenobia
Hama
Hama & Apamea
Norias on the Orontes
Coast
Tartus & Arwad Island
A Mediterranean day
Idlib
The Dead Cities
Byzantine towns of the limestone hills
Signature journeys
Ideas to start from
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Maaloula & Saidnaya: Mountains of the Faiths
Cliffside Maaloula, the monasteries of St. Sergius and St. Thecla, the convent of Saidnaya, and mountain views on the drive back.
Maaloula & Saidnaya
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Krak des Chevaliers & the Valley of Christians
Two hours inside the finest preserved crusader castle on earth, then lunch in the green Valley of Christians.
Krak des Chevaliers
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Aleppo: Citadel, Souks & a Famous Lunch
The mighty citadel, the reviving covered souks and khans, the old city's craftsmen, and a rooftop sunset.
Aleppo
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Bosra: The Black Basalt Roman City
One of the best-preserved Roman theatres anywhere, with old city streets, baths and early mosques in black basalt.
Bosra
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Palmyra: The Desert Capital
The great colonnade, the Temple of Bel area, the theatre and the Valley of Tombs. Permit-based; we confirm feasibility first.
Palmyra
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Experiences
Moments worth building a day around
Food
Damascene Food Walk
Souq tastings, a sweet shop, mezze and the city's famous ice cream. 3 hrs · from $35 per person (min 2).
Heritage
Old City at Golden Hour
The Umayyad Mosque courtyard, lantern-lit lanes and mint tea as the light goes. 2.5 hrs · from $30 per person (min 2).
Views
Mount Qasioun Sunset
The classic panorama over Damascus as the city lights come on. 2 hrs · from $28 per person (min 2).
DMC Services
What we operate in Syria
FIT & Tailor-Made
Private journeys designed around one couple, family or small party.
Groups & Series
Scheduled departures, affinity groups and repeating series operations.
MICE
Meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions delivered on the ground.
Luxury & VIP
Discreet, high-touch service for guests who expect everything handled.
Corporate Travel
Business travel programmes, delegations and site visits.
Educational & Special Interest
Study tours, archaeology, faith, photography and academic travel.
Cruise & Shore Excursions
Port-day programmes engineered around the ship's clock.
Ground Handling
Full destination handling for tour operators and agencies worldwide.
Practical information
Before you travel
Visas, best time to visit, weather, currency, connectivity and safety guidance for Syria are kept up to date in our travel information section.
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