Day Trips from Damascus

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Damascus Day Tours to Top Attractions!

Uncover the Depths of Syria's History and Humanity
Discover Syria with our convenient one-day tours from Damascus. Explore historic sites, vibrant cities, and hidden gems—all in a single day.
Our daily tours depart from Damascus, conveniently starting from a location near your accommodation. Departure times are flexible and scheduled based on your request. These one-day trips offer a great way to explore top attractions such as Maaloula, Mar Mousa, Homs, Krak des Chevaliers, Palmyra, and Bosra al-Sham—while returning to Damascus the same day. Enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned transport and expert tour guide service!

Tour Itinerary

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Damascus » Palmyra » Damascus

Pick-up will be from a location near your hotel at 8:30 AM. We’ll begin our journey with a scenic 3.5-hour drive to the legendary ancient city of Palmyra , one of Syria’s most iconic archaeological sites. Once a major Silk Road hub, Palmyra rose to power in the 3rd century AD, briefly ruling a vast empire that stretched from Turkey to Egypt.
Despite suffering significant damage during the ISIS occupation in 2015, many remarkable structures remain. During the tour, we’ll explore key highlights such as the Arch of Triumph, Sulphur Spring, Great Colonnade, Roman Theater, Agora, Qalaat Ibn Maan (Palmyra Castle), and several ancient tombs.
We’ll pause for lunch in a traditional Bedouin tent, hosted by a local family—an excellent chance to enjoy authentic Syrian cuisine and experience warm desert hospitality.
After the tour, we’ll head back to Damascus, arriving around sunset, where you’ll be dropped off near your hotel.

Tour Prices

Participants	Price per person	Vehicle Type
1 Participant	$ 320	Cross-over car
2 Participants	$ 170	Cross-over car
3-5 Participants	$ 150	Tourism Van H1

Tour Itinerary

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Damascus » Homs » Krak Des Chevaliers » Damascus

Pick-up will be from a location near your hotel at 8:30 AM. We’ll begin our journey with a scenic 3.0-hour drive to the city of Homs.
Located in central Syria, Homs was pivotal in the Syrian revolution. During our visit, we’ll explore two of the city’s most important landmarks: the Khaled Ibn Al-Walid Shrine, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, and the historic St. Mary Church of the Holy Belt, one of the oldest churches in the world.
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.
After the tour, we’ll head back to Damascus, arriving around sunset, where you’ll be dropped off near your hotel.

Tour Prices

Participants	Price per person	Vehicle Type
1 Participant	$ 290	Cross-over car
2 Participants	$ 160	Cross-over car
3-5 Participants	$ 125	Tourism Van H1

Tour Itinerary

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Damascus » Busra » Damascus

Pick-up will be from a location near your hotel at 8:30 AM. We’ll begin our journey with a scenic 2.5-hour drive to the south through the lush, fertile plains to the ancient city of Bosra al-Sham, which is certainly, home to the best-preserved Roman amphitheater in the world.
Subsequently, We'll explore the city’s rich Roman heritage, including its baths and captivating historical tales. Meanwhile, while in the region, we’ll also have the chance to enjoy the renowned Malihi dish, a local specialty.
After the tour, we’ll head back to Damascus, arriving around sunset, where you’ll be dropped off near your hotel.

Tour Prices

Participants	Price per person	Vehicle Type
1 Participant	$ 270	Cross-over car
2 Participants	$ 145	Cross-over car
3-5 Participants	$ 120	Tourism Van H1

Tour Itinerary

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Damascus » Maaloula » Mar Musa » Damascus

Pick-up will be from a location near your hotel at 8:30 AM. We’ll begin our journey with a scenic 1.0-hour drive to 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.
Then, we visit Mar Musa, a breathtaking 6th-century monastery perched among rugged mountains. Shaped like a towering fortress, this ancient site was founded by Mar Musa al-Habashi (Saint Moses of Abyssinia), who, according to legend, was the son of an Ethiopian king.
After the tour, we’ll head back to Damascus, arriving around sunset, where you’ll be dropped off near your hotel.