The 14 Best Day Trips from Damascus

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Damascus, Syria, led by Beirut, Ra’s Bayrūt, Homs. The closest is Aley, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Damascus

  1. 1

    Beirut, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Damascus

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  2. 2

    Ra’s Bayrūt, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Damascus

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  3. 3

    Homs, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north of Damascus

    Known for قلعة حمص.

  4. 4

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south of Damascus
  5. 5

    Haifa, Israel

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Damascus
  6. 6

    Tripoli, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Damascus
  7. 7

    Sidon, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Damascus
  8. 8

    Ar Ramthā, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south of Damascus
  9. 9

    Tyre, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km west of Damascus
  10. 10

    Aley, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-west of Damascus
  11. 11

    ‘Ajlūn, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south of Damascus
  12. 12

    Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Damascus
  13. 13

    Habboûch, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Damascus
  14. 14

    Dar‘ā, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south of Damascus

A sample day: Damascus to Beirut

  1. 08:30Leave Damascus
  2. 09:50Arrive in Beirut (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Souks de Beyrouth
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Beirut
  6. 15:50Head back to Damascus
  7. 17:10Home in Damascus

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Damascus?
The best day trips from Damascus are Beirut, Ra’s Bayrūt, Homs, Irbid, Haifa. The closest is Aley, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Damascus?
Aley is the closest, 72 km north-west of Damascus, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Damascus for a day out?
Beirut is the largest city in day-trip range, 85 km north-west of Damascus and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Damascus?
For a weekend away from Damascus, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Haifa (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Homs (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), ‘Ajlūn (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Irbid (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Damascus?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Haifa at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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