Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Country

Syrian Arab Republic

Syria Festival Fun August 2023

TOUR DATES:

  • 10th August 2023 until 17th August 2023

This is one of our more unique Syria tours, considering that we will be attending the Marmarita Carnival, one of the most interesting and perculiar celebrations in the country. It’ll be a day of fancy dress, drinking, dancing and fun! A lot of things that people don’t usually associate with Syria. 

In addition to this, we’ll also visit other destinations in Syria that most tourists to the country don’t see. For instance, Arwad island – a beautiful historical inhabited island in the Syrian Meditteranean. We’ll also visit the phenomenal amphitheatre of Bosra Al Sham, Mar Musa Monastery, Krak Des Chevaliers Castle, Maaloula and more! 

On this trip, we will also visit some of the most unique sites in Damascus, such as the Shrine of Ibn Arabi in Damascus, one of the most well renowned Sufi scholars. We’ll also visit the October War Panorama in Damascus – a phenomenal museum built by North Korea with a large hall in tribute to the good relations between the two countries.

Click here for a pdf version of the itinerary!

You can watch the video below made by a friend of mine, Touma Bitar, who filmed our experience at the Marmarita Carnival in August 2022:

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - BEIRUT

  • Day 2 - BEIRUT TO DAMASCUS

  • Day 3 - SAYDNAYA, MAALOULA & KRAK DES CHEVALIERS

  • Day 4 - MARMARITA CARNIVAL

  • Day 5 - SAFITA, TARTOUS, ARWAD

  • Day 6 - MAR MUSA MONASTERY, DAMASCUS

  • Day 7 - BOSRA AL SHAM

  • Day 8 - DEPARTURE TO BEIRUT

Cost Info

Price includes

  • Visa Approval (Security Clearance) which allows you to get the visa on arrival in Syria.
  • Accommodation in top hotels or homestays if mentioned.
  • Local Syrian Tour Guide
  • Foreign Arabic-speaking Tour Leader
  • All museum entry fees
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation throughout Syria
  • Transportation to and from Beirut, Lebanon

Price excludes

  • Actual visa fee on the Syrian border (different fee depending on your nationality)
  • Flights to and from Beirut
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Souvenirs
  • Optional tip to guide/s

FAQ

  • Do I need a visa for Syria?

  • Do I need a visa for Lebanon?

  • Can I extend the tour?

Price = $1,400.00