The Mountain and the Sea

The day that happens in 'the observatory'. We head west towards The Castle of the Observatory Completely built of black basalt on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean — the first encounter visually with the sea in the program, and from its height, it seems endless. Then we continue north and ascend again across the forests to Salnifthe famous mountain resort, where we end the day with cool air and the scent of cedar.

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  Transportation:

  Private car through Baniyas and the observatory then the mountain road to Salnif
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  Activities:

  Visit to the Castle of the Observatory and its basalt arches, a marine view from above, crossing the forests of the fir, and reaching Salnif and a pleasant tour.
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  Meals:

  Breakfast in the lodge, lunch on the seaside road
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  Accommodation:

  Mountain resort or lodge
  Hotel offer

From the idea of carving a trench in the rock at a depth of twenty-eight meters, leaving a single stone bridge in its middle to support the bridge! Citadel of Salah al-Din A suspension bridge between valleys and a forested area, it is one of the most stunning castles in the entire Mediterranean. After that, head north to Kasb and its beaches that descend right to the edge of the sea, then we finally descend to Lazkiye — and from this moment, the program is fully blue.

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  Transportation:

  Private car via the Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Kessab area, then descend to Lazkiye.
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  Activities:

  A tour of Salah al-Din Castle and its rocky surroundings, the forests of Kasab and its marine views, stopping at Ras al-Basit, and arriving at Lattakia and its coastal resorts.
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  Meals:

  Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at a mountain restaurant in Kasab.
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  Accommodation:

  A hotel or resort on the shores of Lattakia.
  Hotel offer

A perfect beach day. In the morning, we will visit. Ancient RuinsThe city where it was born is one of the oldest known alphabets — small clay tablets that changed the way the entire world writes. After the appearance of no ambitious plans: beach, swimming, fresh fish, then a leisurely evening on the Lazkiye coast where the whole city comes alive for a stroll.

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  Transportation:

  Private car for transportation between Ogarit and the beach and the corniche
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  Activities:

  Visit Ogarit (Ras Shamra) with a simplified historical explanation, free time at the beach, local market tour, evening on the Lazkiye corniche
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  Meals:

  Breakfast at the hotel, lunch with fish by the sea
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  Accommodation:

  Second night on the Lazkiye beach
  Hotel offer

We conclude with the most beautiful route in Syria: the southern coast, with the sea on your right and the mountains on your left at all times. Let's go Tartus And we embark on a wooden boat to Arwad Island — Just twenty minutes is enough to feel like you've left everything behind at the port. Narrow alleys, boat workshops, and fish await you. Then you say goodbye, with a bag filled with shells and soap and the scent of the sea that will linger on your clothes.

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  Transportation:

  Private car along the coastal road to Tartus, and a boat trip to and from Arwad, then the tour.
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  Activities:

  The coastal road with photo stops, a tour in Arwad Island, a cruise in Tartus, final shopping.
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  Meals:

  Breakfast at the hotel, seafood lunch in the harbor
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  Accommodation:

  Not included (departure day) — possibility to extend an additional night upon request
  Hotel offer