Arrive at the Damascus airport, meet and greet, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Damascus.

Day sightseeing in Damascus. In the morning visit to the National Museum to admire its archeological treasures. In the afternoon visit to the inspiring Umayyad Mosque, the lavishly decorated 18th-century Azem Palace which looks like it comes straight out of a tale in the Thousand and One Nights, the tiny Chapel of Ananias of the biblical association and the vibrant souks. Transfer to Palmyra. Overnight in Palmyra.

Entire day devoted to Palmyra, one of the most awe-inspiring of all Roman sites and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the whole of the Orient. It is the famous city of the legendary Queen Zenobia, who conquered Egypt and rebelled against the Romans. The principal monuments are the colossal Temple of Baal, which is almost identical in structure to the Temple built by Herod in Jerusalem, the triumphal arch, colonnaded avenues, theatre and agora, as well as the mystic Valley of the Tombs. In the evening drive back to Damascus.

Departure transfer to airport.