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
Clear pricing

Private pricing for your group

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

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

The final price is confirmed in writing before booking. Requested route changes or additional arrangements may affect the quote.

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.

Photo gallery

A glimpse of the journey

Palmyra ruins in Syria
Start planning

Plan your private Syria journey.

Tell us your dates, number of travelers, and the places that interest you. We’ll help shape the route and confirm the price on WhatsApp.

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