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The 14 Best Day Trips from Damascus

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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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.

Day trips from Damascus at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Beirut85 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ra’s Bayrūt86 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Homs141 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Irbid114 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Haifa143 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Tripoli111 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Sidon85 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ar Ramthā109 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Tyre105 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Aley72 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
‘Ajlūn140 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Nabatîyé et Tahta76 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Habboûch76 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Dar‘ā101 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Damascus

  1. 1

    Beirut, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Damascus2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

    Also nearby: Jounieh.

  2. 2

    Ra’s Bayrūt, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Damascus2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  3. 3

    Homs, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north of Damascus4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for قلعة حمص.

  4. 4

    Irbid, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south of Damascus3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Haifa, Israel

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Damascus4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Tripoli, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Damascus3 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sidon, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Damascus2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ar Ramthā, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south of Damascus3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tyre, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km west of Damascus3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Aley, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-west of Damascus2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    ‘Ajlūn, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south of Damascus4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Damascus3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Habboûch, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Damascus3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Dar‘ā, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south of Damascus3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Damascus to Beirut

A realistic pace for Beirut, 85 km from Damascus. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  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.
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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