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Experiences

Signature Experiences

Every Murex itinerary is built around a handful of hours that guests remember. These are ours — each one can be added to a private programme or run on its own.


Spice stalls and mezze on a Damascene food walk

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).

Lantern light in a covered Syrian souq

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).

Sunset panorama over Damascus from Mount Qasioun

Views

Mount Qasioun Sunset

The classic panorama over Damascus as the city lights come on. 2 hrs · from $28 per person (min 2).

Lantern light in a covered Syrian souq

Craft

Souk & Crafts Workshop

Meet a brocade weaver or an inlay-wood maker at their bench. 3 hrs · from $40 per person (min 2).

Home-cooked Damascene dinner in a courtyard house

Food

Home-Cooked Damascene Dinner

A full meal in a local family home, in a courtyard under jasmine. 3 hrs · from $45 per person (min 2).

The Citadel of Aleppo at sunset

Food

Aleppo Rooftop Tea & Shisha

Sunset over the citadel with tea, shisha and the call to prayer. 2 hrs · from $25 per person (min 2).

Spice stalls and mezze on a Damascene food walk

Food

Coffee, Cardamom & Conversation

A slow café morning with a local, and no itinerary at all. 1.5 hrs · from $20 per person (min 2).