Full dayFull-Day Tour
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
From $35 USD pp
Package with Hotels · 8 days · 7 nights
The Complete Syria — 8 Days / 7 Nights
Our flagship journey
Duration
8 days · 7 nights
Experience type
Package with Hotels · Private
Activity level
Moderate — daily walking and long drives
Live guide languages
Arabic, English
Group size
1–8
Overview
Seven nights, private guiding and vehicle throughout, all transfers and inter-city transport, all entrances, permit assistance, daily breakfast and most meals, with 24/7 WhatsApp support. Palmyra is substituted in if permits allow.
Highlights
- Private guide and vehicle throughout
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- Permit assistance for Palmyra
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Damascus
Transfer, welcome briefing and an evening in the Old City.
Meals: Breakfast · Accommodation: Damascus · Transport: Private vehicle
Day 2
Old Damascus and Qasioun
Umayyad Mosque, Azem Palace, souqs, courtyard lunch and sunset over the city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Accommodation: Damascus · Transport: Walking
Day 3
Maaloula, Krak des Chevaliers, Valley of Christians
Aramaic villages and the Crusader castle.
Meals: Breakfast · Accommodation: Homs / Valley of Christians · Transport: Private vehicle
Day 4
Hama, Apamea and on to Aleppo
Norias, the great colonnaded city and the road north.
Meals: Breakfast · Accommodation: Aleppo · Transport: Private vehicle
Day 5
Aleppo in depth
Citadel, souqs, khans and the city table.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Accommodation: Aleppo · Transport: Walking
Day 6
Dead Cities and the coast
Serjilla and St Simeon, then west to the Mediterranean.
Meals: Breakfast · Accommodation: Coast / Latakia · Transport: Private vehicle
Day 7
Tartus, Arwad and Damascus
The coastal city, the island crossing and the return to Damascus.
Meals: Breakfast · Accommodation: Damascus · Transport: Private vehicle and boat
Day 8
Departure
Free morning and onward transfer.
Meals: Breakfast · Transport: Private vehicle
What's included
- 7 nights hotels
- All transfers and inter-city transport
- Private guide and vehicle throughout
- All entrances
- Boat transfer
- Permit assistance
- Daily breakfast and most meals
- Bottled water
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Exclusions
- Flights
- Visa
- Tips
- Personal spending
- Drinks
Please note
- Modest dress is required at religious sites
- women should carry a scarf
- Comfortable closed shoes are recommended for archaeological ground
- Site access and routing can change at short notice and the guide may reorder the day
- Itineraries are operated privately unless a small-group departure is agreed
- Entrance permits for restricted sites are arranged by Murex in advance
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 14 days before the start date
- 50% of the journey cost is retained between 14 and 7 days before departure
- 100% is retained within 7 days of departure or for no-shows
- If Murex cancels for safety or access reasons you receive a full refund or a rebooked date
More info
- hotels
- Damascus (2) · Homs/Valley (1) · Aleppo (2) · coast/Latakia (1) · Damascus (1)
- nights
- 7
- meeting point
- Your hotel lobby — hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- single supplement
- $420
- Best season
- March–May and September–November
- Accommodation
- Boutique and heritage hotels, B&B basis
- Booking in advance
- 14 days before travel
- Pricing basis
- per person sharing
Route
Damascus · Maaloula & Saidnaya · Krak des Chevaliers · Hama & Apamea · Aleppo · The Dead Cities · Tartus & Arwad Island · Bosra
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Good to know
Is payment taken online?
No. We confirm availability, final pricing and inclusions by email first. Payment is arranged directly with our office once you approve the proposal.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel is included for all journeys in the listed base city.
Do I need a visa or permit?
Most nationalities require a visa for Syria. Our team sends you the current requirements and the supporting documents you need after your enquiry.
Can this journey be run privately?
Yes. All Murex journeys default to private operation with your own guide and vehicle; small-group departures can be arranged on request.
How far in advance should I book?
We ask for at least 14 days notice so that guides, vehicles and any site permits can be secured.
Are children welcome?
Yes. Tell us the ages of your children in the enquiry and we adapt the pace, transport seating and site choices accordingly.
From $1,990 USD pp
Per person sharing twin: $1,990. Single supplement $420. Includes 7 nights hotels and all transfers.
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