40 days in Syria Itinerary

As-Suwayda, also spelled Sweida or Swaida, is a mainly Druze city located in southwestern Syria, close to the border with Jordan.It is the capital of As-Suwayda Governorate, one of Syria's 14 governorates, bordering Jordan in the South and Daraa Governorate in the West and Rif Dimashq Governorate in the north and east. Shahba City and Helios Temple will appeal to history buffs.

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Amman, Jordan to As Suwayda is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Amman in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in As Suwayda, with lows of 6°C. On the 26th (Thu), you'll travel to Homs.

Homs, previously known as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. Visit Qala'at al-Hosn (Krac des Chevaliers) and Saladin (Selahedin) Citadel for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Homs side-trips: Hamah (Norias Park, Norias (Water Wheels), &more). It doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Homs vacation planner.

Traveling by car from As Suwayda to Homs takes 3 hours. You'll set off for Apamea on the 31st (Tue).

Apamea is known for historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Apamea.

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You can drive from Homs to Apamea in 1.5 hours. In March in Apamea, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. You'll set off for Lattakia on the 5th (Sun).

The country's main port city, Lattakia tells of a rich and complex history, in which numerous rulers and empires coveted its Mediterranean coastline.

Visit Salah el-Din Citadel and Old Village for their historical value. Go for a jaunt from Lattakia to Tartus to see Arwad Island about 1h 50 min away. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Jabla.

For maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Lattakia visit planner.

Drive from Apamea to Lattakia in 1.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. On the 10th (Fri), you're off to Aleppo.

Inhabited since ancient times and boasting a rich and turbulent history, Aleppo's rustic old town, historic mosques, and lively bazaars used to attract tourists from all over the world.

Popular historic sites such as Aleppo Citadel and Saint Simon Citadel (Sam’an Citadel, Qalat Samaan) are in your itinerary. When in Aleppo, make a side trip to see Hamah Museum in Hamah, approximately Hamah away. And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Dead City of Serjilla, don't miss a visit to Bab Al Faraj Square, hunt for treasures at Souq al, and admire the striking features of Great Mosque.

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You can drive from Lattakia to Aleppo in 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Lattakia in April: highs in Aleppo hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 22°C. On the 15th (Wed), you'll travel to Deir Ezzor.

Deir ez-Zor is the largest city in eastern Syria and the seventh largest in the country. Deir Ezzor is known for museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Euphrates River.

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You can drive from Aleppo to Deir Ezzor in 5 hours. Traveling from Aleppo in April, expect nights in Deir Ezzor to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 26°C. You will leave for Palmyra on the 19th (Sun).

Dating back to the Neolithic period, Palmyra once stood as a center of wealth and culture.

Get some historical perspective at Site of Palmyra and Roman Theatre of Palmyra. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at The Tetrapylon, take an in-depth tour of Palmyra Museum, and step into the grandiose world of Muslim Castle Qala'at ibn Maan.

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Drive from Deir Ezzor to Palmyra in 2.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Deir Ezzor in April: highs in Palmyra hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 15°C. You'll set off for Damascus on the 24th (Fri).

Locals claim that the Prophet Muhammad refused to enter Damascus on his journey to Mecca--he wished to enter Paradise only once in his lifetime.

Damascus Umayyad Mosque and Tekiyeh Al-Suleimaniyeh will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Maaloula (Deir Mar Musa El-Habashi, Deir Mar Takla, &more). And it doesn't end there: browse the eclectic array of goods at Souq al-Hamidiyyeh, take an in-depth tour of Al Azem Palace (Palace of As'ad, Pasha al-'Azm), deepen your knowledge of military history at The Citadel, and contemplate the long history of Damascus Center.

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Drive from Palmyra to Damascus in 3 hours. Traveling from Palmyra in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Damascus, with lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow time for the bus ride back home.