Krak Des C​hevalier Tour

Day 1 ​-  Beirut  ​» Damascus city tour

• The tour kicks off at 8 AM in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon. Firstly, from there, we embark on a scenic drive toward the Syrian border and onward to Damascus. In fact, the entire journey, including the border crossing, takes approximately 3 hours. (also, we can pick up you from Damascus Airport)
  
• Settle into your charming Old Damascene hotel and enjoy a brief rest before embarking on a captivating walking tour of the historic old town.
  
• To begin with, we’ll start our exploration of the old town with a visit to the Ananias Church, Damascus’ oldest underground structure. Moreover, it is believed to be the remains of the home of Ananias of Damascus, where he famously baptized Saul, who later became Paul the Apostle.
  
• Explore Straight Street (or in Latin, Via Recta), is the Roman street that runs from east to west in the old city of Damascus. What's more, it was visited by St. Paul as recorded in the Book of Acts and contains several interesting sights from the Roman, Christian, and Islamic periods.
  
• Following that, we will explore Souk Al-Hamidiye: The most beautiful souk of Damascus. Here, its shops display all sorts of goods, especially clothes, fabrics, pastries, and handicrafts.
• The Umayyad Mosque, a historic site of worship dating back to the first millennium B.C, it was once a church and is now one of the most important mosques in the world.
• Azem Palace, a beautifully preserved example of a traditional Damascene house turned Ottoman-era museum.
  
• We will visit the house of teacher Farhi, which is the most beautiful house in Damascus. It was closed during the war, This house is distinguished by its unique architectural design, rich in details, and was originally owned by one of the richest merchants in Damascus.
• We will visit the oldest cafe in Damascus (al Nofara) and listen to the famous storyteller.
  
• Later on, we’ll head to Nanerj, the best restaurant in the old city of Damascus, for dinner. Indeed, it will be one of the best meals you've ever had—guaranteed!
  
• Furthermore, we'll also discover some hidden gems in Damascus, such as Al Qashleh Cafe, known for its vibrant atmosphere and ​popularity with Syria's younger crowd. ​Additionally, we’ll visit The Barber Shop, the only speakeasy place in Syria—offering a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
  
• Additionally, there is an option to visit a traditional Hamam for an evening scrub! Moreover, there’s no better way to wrap up your first day in Damascus than by unwinding in one of its historic bathhouses.
  
• Finally, you will enjoy an overnight in a boutique hotel in the center of the Old Damascus.

Day 2 – Maaloula ​​» Krak Des Chevaliers ​​» Homs ​​» Damascus

• Our first stop today will be​ Maaloula, a small Christian town that suffered immense destruction by ISIS in 2014. Despite this, it remains one of the most scenic villages in Syria and is the only place in the world where Aramaic, the language spoken by Christ, is still actively used as a living language; in fact, it is possible to hear the Lord’s prayer being spoken using it.
• After that, we'll continue our journey to Krak des Chevaliers, which is described by Lawrence of Arabia as "the most wholly admirable castle in the world."  In addition, this medieval crusader fortress is one of the most significant and well-preserved castles from that era, offering a fascinating glimpse into Syrian History, afterward, we will have Lunch in AL Mishtaya.
• Following this, we’ll head to Homs, the most affected city by the war, during our visit, we'll explore the Khaled Ibn Al-Walid Shrine and the St. Mary Church of the Holy Belt, two significant landmarks of the city.
• Afterward, we will drive back to Damascus, arriving just in time to enjoy a relaxing dinner in the city.
• Finally, overnight in Damascus.