Syria Marmarita Carnaval Tour

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 ​ August 10-17th, 2024

1600

 ​8 Days

What's the Essence of This Experience?

The essence of this experience lies in a celebration of cultural vibrancy, as our Syria Marmarita Carnaval Tour invites you to immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Marmarita's carnival. This exclusive journey offers a unique blend of color, music, and cultural revelry, providing an unforgettable opportunity to witness traditions come alive.

With expert guidance, you'll explore the heart of the celebration, combining festive delight with a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural significance. Join us to capture the essence of joy and tradition in the spirited ambiance of Marmarita's Carnaval.

The  Itinerary

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Saturday , 10th ​-  Beirut -  Damascus

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Sunday , 11th – Damascus 

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Monday , 12th – Maaloula - Mar Musa -  Aleppo

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Tuesday ​, 13th –  Aleppo

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Wednesday , 14th – Hama - Krak de Chevaliers - Marmarita

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Thursday , 15th – Palmyra - Damascus

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Friday , 16th –  Bosra - Daamscus

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Saturday , 17th - Damascus - Beirut

Saturday , August 10th ​-  Beirut -  Damascus

  • Meet our representative in  Beirut & transfer to Damascus, Pick up rooms at the hotel and start the tour:
    Saint Ananias Church: It is of particular importance because it is attached to the memory of Saint Paul. Before his conversion to Christianity, he had a vision here that blinded him for several days and gave him an unshakeable faith.
  • Straight Street (or in Latin, Via Recta), is the Roman street that runs from east to west in the old city of Damascus. 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.
  • Under the Greeks, the old city of Damascus was designed after the grid pattern designed by Hippodamus. Under Roman rule, the Via Recta was widened and became a colonnaded thoroughfare (cardo). These columns can still be seen today.
    In the afternoon, you will explore Damascus’ old town, bazaar, shopping areas and bar/restaurant Street. You might like to try some local ice cream or have a shawarma, and shisha is available just about everywhere. 
    free time at evening.


Sunday , August , 11th – Damascus 

  • Breakfast and start full day tour.The National Museum: Its visit provides an overview of the civilizations that have succeeded in Syrian soil. It contains statues, seals, jewelry, masks, mosaics, tablets and weavings from the most important sites in the country.
  • Souk Al-Hamidiye : The most beautiful souk of Damascus.
  • Its shops display all sorts of goods, especially clothes, fabrics, pastries and handicrafts.
  • The Umayyad Mosque: Located in the heart of the Medina, the mosque is distinguished by its prayer room, its courtyard and its walls covered with mosaics.
  • El-Azem Palace: Not far from the Great Mosque, in the labyrinth of the souk is the palace El-Azem.
  • It is considered as the sumptuous model of the Damascene house whose exterior simplicity and sobriety do not suggest anything about a beautiful and rich interior, with many varieties of flowers, fruit trees and water jets.Overnight.

Monday , August , 12th – Maaloula - Mar Musa -  Aleppo

  • Our first stop today will be at Maaloula, a small Christian town that was almost completely decimated by ISIS in 2014. Greek Catholic Church, which was destroyed but has already largely been rebuilt.We continue to Homs, visit the St. 
  • Mary Church of the Holy Belt, the Seat of the Syriac Orthodox Church, where the Virgin Mary’s belt was kept until shortly before the war. 
  • Fortunately the belt was already removed before the church was looted and all the icons and artwork were burnt or stolen. 
  • Homs is the most affected city by the Syrian crisis, We will see another aspect of living different from Damascus .
  • Then leave to Aleppo, A flourishing metropolis since the 3rd millennium BC, Aleppo has been fighting with Damascus for the title of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. 
  • The old city has undoubtedly the most beautiful souks of the Middle East. Lunch during the visit. Dinner and overnight in Aleppo.

Tuesday , August ​, 13th –  Aleppo

  • Our first stop in the morning will be the famous Aleppo Castle. On the way in and out of the castle you’ll also be able to see the destroyed souk. The citadel: stands in the middle of the city and dominates it from the height of its fifty meters. It has admirably designed towers and is distinguished by its entrances made with perfection to prevent any enemy intrusion and its iron gates.
  • Caravanserais: They were intended for the accommodation of traders on the move and their goods. They are famous for their decorated facades, high arched entrances and huge wooden doors that closed at nightfall …
  • The souks: The old souks covered with Aleppo are distinguished by their coffered vaults and their enormous cupolas. Most date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. These are real living museums that offer us a true image of what were the commercial districts and the animation that reigned in the Middle Ages. Each souk specializes in selling a type of product. In the charming souks you can also find authentic Bedouin handicrafts, as well as rugs, fabrics and many varieties of delicacies to enjoy, such as the famous Aleppo pistachios, honey-based pastries, almonds and fruits. dry that will make happy the most greedy. 
  • You will do the best shopping in the Orient …We’ll then drive into the old town, one of the areas that was the worst affected by the war. Overnight in Aleppo.

Wednesday , August , 14th – Hama - Krak de Chevaliers - Marmarita

  • Breakfast . Departure to Apamea :Founded in 301 B.C., Apamea was one of the most important cities of North Syria in the Seleucid era. The Apamea site is considered one of the most affected sites as a result of ongoing illegal excavations, which are centred on the eastern, northeastern, and western regions of the city.Armed gangs have systematically carried out illegal excavations, using bulldozers and occasionally using electronic machines to search for metals, targeting mosaics.
  • Hama city and stay there for 2 hours (Visit the waterwheels) 
  • krak Des Chevaliers, The most wholly admirable castle in the world." As Lawrence of Arabia commented. After a fascinating visit to the castle. 
  • enjoy Marmarita Carnaval.
  • Overnight in Al Mishtaya.

Thursday , August , 15th – Palmyra - Damascus

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Palmyra: The one that the Romans baptized Palmyra (the city of palms) and that the Syrians call Tadmor (miracle in Aramaic) is the most important oasis of the Syrian Desert. Located 240 km from Damascus, Palmyra is the city of all superlatives. It arises in the midst of golden sands that extend to infinity. An oasis of columns remains and palm trees that testifies to the splendor of this city that made, one day, tremble Rome.The temple of Bel: It was for the Palmyrenes what Zeus was for the Greeks. Its temple is the largest and most majestic building in Palmyra, a unique example of fusion between Greco-Roman and oriental-inspired architecture.The theater and the big colonnade: It crosses the city on more than one kilometer by which the caravans arriving from the desert passed.Tombs: including tombs towers, tombs dug tombs temples or individual tombs.
  • Back to Damascus – Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Friday , August , 16th –  Bosra - Daamscus

  • Breakfast at the hotel . 
  • Departure towards the South of Syria.Visit Bosra , a very ancient city, already mentioned in the inscriptions of Akhenaton, in the 14th century BC. The most important of its monuments is the famous Roman theater (2nd century AD), the one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the world. It is 45 meters long and has a depth of 8 meters. Its stands can accommodate seventeen thousand spectators.
  • After Visit the most complete Roman amphitheater in the world and the other monuments head to Damascus and overnight.

Saturday , August , 17th - Damascus - Beirut

  • Breakfast, discover the daily life of the Syrians, and be in touch with the local community.Visit Neiraben Park and watch the sunset in Damascus from an elevated area overlooking the largest public square in the city.
  •  Umayyad Square.Visit the remaining tourist places in Damascus. 
  • Finish the tour and head to Beirut.
How is the weather During Syria Marmarita Carnaval tour?

The weather during the Syria Marmarita Carnival Tour generally characterized by hot and dry summers and mild.

Where does the trip start from ?

The trip starts and ends in Beirut, and transfer to and from Damascus is included in the price. 

Is it recommended to engage in conversation with locals in Syria?

Yes, it is generally encouraged to engage in conversation with locals, especially students and young people who approach you. Interacting with locals can offer unique cultural insights and enrich your travel experience.
if you would like to know more about the Syria cultsure you can check our Syria Guide 

Which hotels does it included in this tour?
  • With Syria Marmarita Carnaval Tour the hotels are :
  • Beit Al Mamlouka , Damascus
  • Sheraton Palace , Aleppo
  • Khaled ibn Alwalid , Homs
Where we will meet in Beirut?

the driver will meet you in your location in Beirut, the pickup time on 08am

How should the payment made?

by cash when you arrive to Syria, no deposit is required.

Marmarita Carnaval

Marmarita Carnaval

Marmarita Carnaval in Syria

Marmarita Carnaval Celebration

Marmarita Carnaval Celebration

Marmarita Carnaval Celebration in Homs countryside

Azam Palace

Azam Palace

Azam Palace in the old city of Damascus

Palmyra

Palmyra

Palmyra the Syrian Marvel

Hamam

Hamam

Traditional Hamam in Damascus

Group in Syria

Group in Syria

group of tourists in Syria with Syria Scope Travel

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