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145$
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Sydnaya Maaloula half day visit from Damascus:

Pick up from the hotel in Damascus take a way to 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. After visit Sednaya take a way to Maaloula This famous village is some 56 kilometers from Damascus, and is situated at an altitude of more than 1500 metres. Its little houses cling to the face of an enormous rock; they look suspended in mid-air. There are two monasteries here: Saint Sergius and Saint Taqla's. The inhabitants still speak Aramaic, theĀ  language spoken by Christ. Two neighbouring villages, Jaba'din and Naj'a also speak the same language. The word Ma'lula means "entrance" in Aramaic.Back to Damascus to hotel.


Minimum pax are 2 persons

Service include:
- Deluxe vehicle
- Professional guide services.
- Entrance fees as mentioned in program.

Service not include:
- Tips for guide & driver.
- Drinks.
- Any personal request.


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