A short but immersive overnight program exploring the capital’s museums, mosques, souqs, and palaces.
This 2-day itinerary offers a short overland excursion from Beirut to Damascus, covering the city’s most important cultural, religious, and architectural sites. Ideal for travelers with limited time, it delivers a concentrated experience of Syria’s capital before returning to Lebanon.
⭐ Top 5 Highlights of the Tour:
- Discover key artifacts at the National Museum of Damascus, including early alphabet tablets from Ugarit.
- Visit the 18th-century Al Azem Palace, reflecting the grandeur of Ottoman Damascus.
- Experience the spiritual atmosphere of the Umayyad Mosque and nearby shrines.
- Overnight in Damascus for a deeper engagement with the city after dark.
- Learn how Damascus preserves its pre-war charm and layered religious identity.
Itinerary:
- Day 1 » 7am Beirut Morning pick-up » 9am Syrian Border » 11am Hotel check-in » 12pm Damascus (National Museum, Takiyya Suleimaniah, Khan Assad Basha Caravanserai, Al Azem Palace, Umayyad Mosque, Al-Hamidiyeh Souq)
- Day 2 » 8am Damascus departure » 9am Syrian Border » 12pm Beirut Drop-off
6-Day Syria Tour from Beirut With Krak, Aleppo, And Palmyra
6-Day Syria Tour from Beirut Lebanon + English speaking guide + Airport-hotel pick up drop off + Tourist VISA reference number + Easy border crossing.
Product SKU: SYR6-2/BEY/BEY
Product Brand: RJ Travel - Tour Operator
Product Price: 1116
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Beirut
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Beirut
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3-star hotels
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Damascus, Aleppo, Krak des Chevaliers, Maaloula, Citadel of Salah ad-Din , Homs, Lattakia, Safita Tower
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2-day Syria itinerary
You will depart Beirut at 7:00 am and head east to the Syrian border, arriving around 9:00 am for immigration procedures. After crossing into Syria, continue directly to Damascus, reaching your hotel for check-in around 11:00 am. Visits in the historic city center begin at noon.
The first stop is the National Museum of Damascus, housing key archaeological finds from sites like Palmyra, Mari, and Ugarit. Then head to the Takiyya Suleimaniah, an elegant 16th-century Ottoman mosque and former dervish lodge, now used as a handicraft market. Continue to the Khan Assad Basha Caravanserai, a vast 18th-century commercial hub designed for traveling merchants. Next, explore the nearby Al Azem Palace—built in 1749 as the residence of the Ottoman governor. The day concludes at the Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and largest in the Islamic world, followed by a walk through the vibrant Al-Hamidiyeh Souq.
This afternoon gives you an essential introduction to the historical, architectural, and religious layers of central Damascus.
Travel Distance & Time: Approx. 120 km – 3 hours (including border procedures)
Historical Context:
- Umayyad Mosque: Built in 715 CE on the former site of a Roman temple and Byzantine church.
- Khan Assad Basha: Constructed in 1751 under Ottoman governor As’ad Pasha al-Azem.
Curiosities & Local Facts:
- The National Museum’s entrance once featured the original gate of Qasr al-Hayr al-Gharbi, an 8th-century Umayyad desert palace.
- Al Azem Palace features a traditional Damascene layout with colored stone facades and internal courtyards.
5 Key Highlights:
- Entry into Syria and hotel check-in
- Visit to Syria’s National Museum
- Ottoman caravanserai and governor’s palace
- Grand Umayyad Mosque visit
- Walk through Al-Hamidiyeh Souq
Important for you:
Comprehensive Damascus introduction, Islamic and Ottoman architecture, ancient artifacts in a modern setting
After breakfast and hotel check-out, depart Damascus at 8:00 am for the drive to the Syrian–Lebanese border. Reach the crossing around 9:00 am for exit formalities, then continue on to Beirut, where arrival is expected around 12:00 pm.
This travel day closes your short overland visit to Syria’s capital city.
Travel Distance & Time: Approx. 120 km – 3 hours (including border procedures)
5 Key Highlights:
- Morning departure from Damascus
- Border crossing from Syria into Lebanon
- Drive through Anti-Lebanon mountain corridor
- Arrival in Beirut
- End of itinerary
Important for you:
Efficient return logistics, border timing, Beirut drop-off coordination
