Marmarita Carnaval Tour

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

Wednesday , August ​, 13th –  Aleppo

• Our first stop in the morning will be the famous Aleppo Castle. furthermore, on the way in and out of the castle, you’ll also be able to see the destroyed souk.
  In fact, the citadel: stands in the middle of the city and dominates it from the height of its fifty meters.
  Additionally, it has admirably designed towers and is distinguished by its entrances made with perfection to prevent any enemy intrusion as well as, its iron gates.
• Moreover, caravanserais: were intended for the accommodation of traders on the move and their goods.
  Importantly, They are famous for their decorated facades, high-arched entrances, and huge wooden doors that closed at nightfall.
  
• Similarly, The souks: The old souks covered with Aleppo are distinguished by their coffered vaults and their enormous cupolas. indeed, most date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. consequently, 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. Specifically, each souk specializes in selling a type of product.in addition, 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 dried fruits, which will make even the most greedy happy.
  
• You will do the best shopping in the Orient, afterward, we’ll then drive into the old town, one of the areas that was the worst affected by the war. finally, overnight in Aleppo.

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

• Breakfast. Afterward, Departure to Apamea: Founded in 301 B.C. Apamea was one of the most important cities of North Syria in the Seleucid era.
  Furthermore, the Apamea site is considered one of the most affected sites as a result of ongoing illegal excavations, which are ​centered on the eastern, northeastern, and western regions of the city.
  in addition, Armed gangs have systematically carried out illegal excavations, using bulldozers and occasionally using electronic machines to search for metals, targeting mosaics.
• and then, visit Hama city and stay there for 2 hours (Visit the waterwheels) 
• Following that, head to ​Krak Des Chevaliers, The most wholly admirable castle in the world." As Lawrence of Arabia commented. After a fascinating visit to the castle, proceed to Marmarita Carnaval, which will start at 06 pm and it will finish late at night.
  
• at last, overnight in Al Mishtaya.
  

Friday , August , 15th – Palmyra - Damascus

• Breakfast at the hotel, then, departure to Palmyra: The one that the Romans baptized Palmyra (the city of palms) and that the Syrians call Tadmor (miracle in Aramaic) is, indeed, the most important oasis of the Syrian Desert. specifically, located 240 km from Damascus, Palmyra is the city of all superlatives. furthermore, It arises in the middle of golden sands that extend to infinity. in addition, an oasis of columns remains and palm trees that testify to the splendor of this city that made, one day, tremble Rome.
• Moreover, the temple of Bel: was for the Palmyrenes what Zeus was for the Greeks. consequently, Its temple is the largest and most majestic building in Palmyra, representing,  a unique example of fusion between Greco-Roman and oriental-inspired architecture.
  additionally, the theater and the big colonnade: It crosses the city on more than one kilometer through which the caravans arriving from the desert pass.
  finally, tombs: including tomb towers, tombs dug tombs temples, or individual tombs.
• Afterward, back to Damascus–Dinner. At last, overnight at the hotel.

Saturday , August , 16th –  Bosra - Damascus

• First, breakfast at the hotel. 
• and then, departure towards the South of Syria. subsequently, visit Bosra, a very ancient city, already mentioned in the inscriptions of Akhenaton, in the 14th century BC. Furthermore, the most important of its monuments is the famous Roman theater (2nd century AD), which is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in the world. in fact, 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 then, head to Damascus. At last, overnight.

Sunday , August , 17th - Damascus - Beirut

• First, enjoy breakfast, and then, discover the daily life of the Syrians, allowing you to be in touch with the local community.
• And then, visit Neiraben Park and watch the sunset in Damascus from an elevated area overlooking the largest public square in the city, Umayyad Square.
• after that, visit the remaining tourist places in Damascus.
• At last, finish the tour and head to Beirut.