Carolyn McIntyre is set to lead this deeply informed look at the landscapes and relics of the heart of Syria. Private dinners with locals, private visits and tours, conservation, and restoration will be the hallmarks of this passionately led classic where we’ll not only be taken by the impressive sites but we’ll surely be overwhelmed by the traditional Arab courtesy and hospitality. Details regarding visits and lectures with local community leaders will be confirmed closer to departure as they do depend on individual schedules. However, some of the special events in the planning stages include a visit to a local home in Damascus, a tour of the National Museum of Aleppo with an archaeologist as well as a private visit to the Aleppo Citadel with Adli Qudsi, meeting with a local Syrian journalist, dinners with local leaders in Damascus, private music and dance performances, among others.

Days 1 & 2: USA to Damascus, Syria • Days 3 & 4: Damascus • Day 5: drive to Krak des Chevaliers & Hama • Day 6: drive to Misyaf and Safita • Day 7: drive to Aleppo via Apamea • Days 8 & 9: Aleppo • Day 10: drive to Palmyra via Resafa • Day 11: drive to Damascus via Mar Mousa • Day 12: excursion to Bosra • Day 13: return to USA.

• General Description
• Health Precautions
• Reading List
• Travel Conditions
• Visa Information
• Weather Information

• More Syria Trips
• More Touring Trips