Syria II

The autumn departure of the same six-day Syria route, hosted by Matt. Same route as the spring departure, run again in October — Damascus, Krak des Chevaliers, Aleppo, Hama and Palmyra over six days, with an English-speaking local guide throughout. Exact dates and pricing are being confirmed — join the interest list for first look. Group: 8–20 travelers. Hosted by Host TBC. Booked via Pangea (luma.com) or the partner booking page. Itinerary. Day 1: Damascus — Arrive in the morning and transfer to the hotel, then a full day in Damascus — the Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and largest in the world, the underground chapel of St Ananias, and the souks of the old city, finishing with a walk down Straight Street. Day 2: Krak des Chevaliers — Drive to the Crusader fortress of Krak des Chevaliers, one of the best-preserved medieval castles anywhere, with time at the fort and its view across the valley. On to Al Wadi for the night.