Damascus 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Old City Exploration

Activities:

  1. Visit the Umayyad Mosque, one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world.
  2. Explore Souk al-Hamidiya, one of the oldest and most famous souks in Damascus, where you can find traditional Syrian goods.

Lunch: Al-Qubba al-Sughra or Al-Qubba al-Kabira for traditional Syrian dishes.

Dinner: Al-Mohammadiya for Syrian seafood.

Day 2: Museums & Modern Damascus

  • Breakfast: Same as Day 1

Activities:

  1. Visit the National Museum of Damascus to learn about Syria’s rich history.
  2. Explore the National Library of Syria and the Faculty of Arts Library for their unique collections and architecture.

Lunch: Al-Bozza for traditional Syrian dishes.

Dinner: Al-Meshwi for Syrian grilled dishes.

Day 3: Day Trip to Krak des Chevaliers & the Qal’at Salah al-Din

  • Transportation: Hire a private car or join a group tour from a local travel agency.

Activities:

  1. Visit the Krak des Chevaliers, a Crusader castle and one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in the world.
  2. Explore the Qal’at Salah al-Din, another well-preserved Crusader castle nearby.

Lunch: Packed lunch from a local restaurant in Homs or Tartous.

Dinner: Dine at a local restaurant in Homs or Tartous.

Day 4: Explore the Old City of Damascus

  • Breakfast: Same as previous days

Activities:

  1. Visit the Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and most important mosques in the world.
  2. Explore the Souk Al-Hamidiya, a historic marketplace in the Old City of Damascus.
  3. Visit the St. Paul’s Church, believed to be the burial place of Saint Paul the Apostle.

Lunch: Mouakkassat al-Bozza for traditional Syrian dishes.

Dinner: Al-Bozza for traditional Syrian dishes.

Day 5: Departure

  • Breakfast: Same as previous days

Activities:

  1. Spend your last hours in Syria shopping for souvenirs or exploring any remaining sights you haven’t seen yet.
  2. Depart from Damascus International Airport.