| Duration: | 1 Day(s) - 0 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
Sednaya: Some 30 kilometers from Damascus, the village is spread out over a hilltop, and is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. It has a famous monastery founded in 547, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. The name of the village itself, "Seyda Naya" in Syriac means "Our Lady". The monastery contains a portrait of the Virgin believed to have been painted by St. Luke.
Maaloula, a picturesque village about 60 km from Damascus where people still speak Aramaic, the language of Jesus, Maaloula: is a village carved in the rock. In addition to the extremely ancient convents of St. Thecle and St. Sergius, Maaloula has the privilege of speaking a Syriaque dialect very particular, the old Aramaic, language of Christ.
Services Include:
- All permissions to restricted sites in the program.
- Transportation by private vehicle.
- Professional licensed guide including his accommodations and meals.
- Entrance fees as mentioned in the program.
Services Do Not Include:
- Anything not mentioned in services included.
- All kinds of insurance.
- Visa fees on arrival (visa fees depend on nationality in USD)
- Tips for guide, driver, portage, and restaurants.
- Lunch and dinner meals.
- Drinks.
- Any personal request
