Syria, home to one of the world's oldest civilizations, offers extraordinary historical treasures from ancient Damascus and Aleppo to the spectacular Roman ruins of Palmyra. Despite recent challenges, the country's rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and diverse landscapes continue to captivate adventurous travelers.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Four Seasons Hotel Damascus
The premier international luxury hotel in Damascus offering world-class service, spacious contemporary rooms, multiple dining outlets, and a stunning outdoor pool. Located in the upscale Shukri Al Quwatli area with easy access to Old City attractions.
Beit Al Mamlouka
Award-winning boutique hotel in a meticulously restored 17th-century Ottoman mansion in Damascus Old City. Features stunning traditional architecture with antique furnishings, painted wooden ceilings, and an intimate atmospheric courtyard.
Beit Al Wali Hotel
Exceptional boutique hotel in a 19th-century Damascene mansion with intricate wooden ceilings, marble fountains, and a rooftop terrace with views of the Umayyad Mosque. Intimate with only 10 rooms ensuring personal service.
Dama Rose Hotel
Sophisticated upscale hotel offering elegant modern rooms, a fine dining restaurant serving Syrian and international cuisine, business facilities, and reliable high-speed internet. Popular with diplomats and business travelers.
Talisman Hotel
Renowned heritage boutique hotel in a beautifully renovated historic home that has hosted international dignitaries. Intimate Bab Touma location, bar with wine selection, and exceptional personalized hospitality.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Naranj Restaurant
Damascus's most celebrated upscale restaurant occupying a stunning historic Damascene building in Al-Qaymariya. Serves refined Syrian cuisine with exceptional Cherry Kabab, Borgol, and mezze platters in a beautifully atmospheric courtyard setting.
Beit Jabri Restaurant
Elegant restaurant in a meticulously restored Damascene mansion with live traditional oud music on weekends. Exceptional presentation of classic dishes including lamb ouzi, pistachio kibbeh, and stuffed vine leaves in an opulent historic setting.
Elissar Restaurant
Sophisticated dining venue in Abu Rummaneh combining Syrian and Lebanese cuisines with creative flair. Features an extensive wine list, truffle kibbeh, sea bass with tahini, and lamb chops with pomegranate in a stylish modern interior.
The Old Damascus Restaurant
Premium restaurant in a restored historic building in Bab Touma offering authentic Damascene dishes with refined presentation. Known for royal mansaf, Aleppo kebab, and saffron chicken with live oud music and historic ambiance.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Palmyra Sunrise Tour
Exclusive private tour to Palmyra departing Damascus at 3 AM to arrive for sunrise over the ancient columns. Includes private driver, licensed archaeologist guide, and breakfast among the ruins as the desert comes alive with golden light.
Private Damascene Mansion Dinner
Exclusive private dinner in a traditional Damascene courtyard mansion, arranged through heritage hotels. Multi-course Syrian feast with oud musician, handmade kibbeh preparation demonstration, and rose water desserts.
Artisan Workshop Private Tour
Private guided tour of Damascus's master artisan workshops including Damascene silk weaving, mother-of-pearl inlay woodworking, and traditional coppersmithing. Includes workshop participation and custom piece commission option.
Private Desert Stargazing at Palmyra
Overnight private camping in the Palmyra desert with professional telescope, astronomy guide, and Bedouin camp setup. The desert darkness provides exceptional stargazing with ancient ruins silhouetted against the Milky Way.
Traditional Hammam Experience
Full traditional hammam experience at one of Damascus's historic bathhouses including steam bath, vigorous kese scrub exfoliation, black soap wash, and full-body massage with aromatic oils in authentic Ottoman surroundings.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Four Seasons Spa Damascus
Full-service luxury spa at the Four Seasons Hotel featuring treatment rooms, steam room, sauna, and heated pool. Offers signature treatments using Syrian rose water and local botanical ingredients alongside international therapies.
Hammam Nur al-Din
One of Damascus's oldest and most magnificent traditional bathhouses dating to the 12th century in the Old City. Traditional hammam services include marble steam rooms, vigorous body scrub, and traditional soap massage in stunning historic setting.
Beit Al Wali Hammam
Private hammam experience in the traditional bathhouse of this boutique heritage hotel. Personalized experience with rose water treatments, Aleppo soap scrub, and massage in intimate 19th-century Ottoman hammam setting.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur with luxury vehicle from $60-100/day; arrange through Four Seasons or Dama Rose Hotel concierge
- Air
- Limited domestic flights on Syrian Air between Damascus, Aleppo, and Lattakia; charter options very limited currently
- Airport
- Hotel concierge can arrange VIP airport pickup with private vehicle; Four Seasons offers premium transfer service