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Private Palmyra Journey
From Damascus · From $320 per trip

Private Palmyra Journey

Palmyra deserves more than a hurried photograph. Explore the archaeological landscape with context, time for changing viewpoints, and the desert atmosphere that made this ancient caravan city extraordinary.

Duration10–12 hours as a day trip · overnight normally recommended
PickupUsually departs Damascus around 7:00 AM
Group sizePrivate · up to 3 travelers
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGEInscribed 1980 · World Heritage property

Palmyra's monumental ruins reflect a trading city where Greco-Roman architecture met local traditions along historic caravan routes. What can be visited depends on present access and conservation conditions.

Conservation note: Syria's World Heritage properties are currently on UNESCO's World Heritage in Danger list. Site conditions and access vary.

View World Heritage listing at UNESCO →
Clear pricing

Starting prices by group size

Prices are total trip prices in USD, not per-person prices.

1 traveler$320 total
2 travelers$380 total
3 travelers$440 total

These prices apply to the standard Palmyra day trip described above. Optional additions, airport arrangements, overnight stays, or requested route changes may affect the final quote.

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What you may experience

Highlights

  • The Grand Colonnade
  • Roman Theatre access where permitted
  • The Agora and Temple of Bel remains and precinct
  • The story of the caravan oasis, regional trade, and Queen Zenobia
  • Desert views, photography, and the citadel viewpoint when access allows

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, and normal vehicle costs
  • Pickup and return in Damascus for the day-trip option
  • Muhammed’s accompaniment, local insight, and flexible route planning
  • Planned site entry fees, bottled water, and coffee or tea

Paid separately

  • Meals
  • Hotel or desert camp
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional additions or route changes
Practical notes

Before you book

For a seven-day journey, Palmyra is normally planned as an overnight hotel or desert-camp stay.

A same-day return is possible when requested and practical.

Site access and route conditions are confirmed before travel.

Children and infants are welcome. Families must bring an appropriate child car seat or booster seat and tell Ziyara Ride in advance how many children are traveling and their ages. Children count toward the vehicle’s passenger capacity, even when they are very small and deeply convinced they require no luggage.

Walking & terrain

The archaeological landscape is outdoors and can involve extended walking on uneven ground, with limited shade in some areas. Please tell us before booking if you need to avoid stairs or extended walks so we can discuss suitable arrangements.

Photo gallery

A glimpse of the journey

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Columns and stone ruins at the archaeological site of Palmyra
Ancient stage facade and columns at the theatre in Palmyra
Carved ancient stone relief with palm trees and figures at Palmyra

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Photograph credits

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