# 2 Days Syria Tour: Syria Link

2-day private and group tour from Damascus. Explore the Umayyad Mosque and Souq Al-Hamidiyah, then visit Maaloula where Aramaic is spoken and Sednaya.

- **Duration**: 2 Days
- **Route**: Damascus - Maaloula - Sednaya - Damascus
- **Start**: Damascus
- **End**: Damascus
- **Type**: Private & Group
- **Price**: From $200 per person

## Best For

- Short visits
- transit travelers
- business trips

## Highlights

- Explore Damascus Old City, Umayyad Mosque, and Souq Al-Hamidiyah
- Visit Maaloula, the ancient Christian town where Aramaic is still spoken
- See Sednaya Monastery and surrounding hills
- Traditional Damascus lunch and tea experience

## Day-by-Day Itinerary

### Day 1: Arrival & Damascus Old City

Arrive in Damascus. Meet your guide and driver at the airport, border, or hotel. Begin with a walking tour of the Old City: Umayyad Mosque, Al-Hamidiyah Souq, Azem Palace, and Straight Street. Enjoy a traditional lunch in the old quarter. Afternoon visit to the National Museum (optional) or free time in Bab Touma district. Evening welcome dinner.

**Meals**: Lunch, Dinner

### Day 2: Maaloula & Sednaya: Departure

Morning drive to Maaloula (approx. 1 hour north of Damascus), a mountain village where Aramaic is still spoken. Visit the monasteries of St. Sergius and St. Thecla in the cliffs. Continue to Sednaya, home to one of the oldest continuously operating monasteries in the world. Afternoon return to Damascus for departure transfer.

**Meals**: Breakfast, Lunch

## Included

- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Airport/pickup and drop-off transfers
- 1 night accommodation in Damascus (4-star or boutique)
- Meals as listed in itinerary
- Entry fees to sites mentioned in itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle

## Not Included

- International flights to/from Syria
- Syria entry visa and clearance (we provide guidance letters)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary

## Travel Notes

### Visa & Clearance

We provide a visa assistance letter and local clearance support. The actual visa is issued by the Syrian embassy in your country. Processing time varies by nationality.
### Transfers

We offer meet-and-greet at Damascus Airport, Beirut Airport (transfer to Damascus), and the Jordanian border.
### Accommodation

Standard accommodation is 4-star. 5-star and boutique upgrades are available on request.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Is a 2-day tour enough to see Damascus?**

Two days is enough for a focused introduction to Damascus Old City and one nearby site like Maaloula. If you have more time, we recommend the 3-day or 5-day tour.
**Can I start from Beirut?**

Yes. We offer transfer from Beirut to Damascus (approx. 2.5 hours with border crossing). Let us know in your inquiry.

## Hotels on this route

- [Dama Rose Hotel](https://syrialink.net/hotels/dama-rose.md): Damascus, 5-star
- [Dar Al Noor Hotel](https://syrialink.net/hotels/dar-al-noor.md): Damascus, 4-star
- [Sheraton Damascus Hotel](https://syrialink.net/hotels/sheraton-damascus.md): Damascus, 5-star
- [Talisman Hotel](https://syrialink.net/hotels/talisman.md): Damascus, Boutique
- [Villa Rosa Hotel](https://syrialink.net/hotels/villa-rosa.md): Damascus, 4-star

[View this tour online](https://syrialink.net/tours/2-days-syria/)

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