Syria

Reasons to visit Syria:

The Syrian war is basically over – Despite Islamist held Ibid, the Turkish held parts and the whole craziness that is Rojava 70 percent of Syria is under government control. This means that visiting Damascus, visiting Aleppo and other great places like Homs and the like is now safe. Of course, many governments would say otherwise, but this one is for you to decide.

-06 locations/sites on UNESCO World Heritage list.
a. Ancient City of Damascus – Founded in the 3rd millennium B.C., Damascus is one of the oldest cities in the Middle East.
b. Ancient City of Aleppo – Located at the crossroads of several trade routes from the 2nd millennium B.C.
c. Ancient City of Bosra – Bosra, once the capital of the Roman province of Arabia, was an important stopover on the ancient caravan route to Mecca.
d. Site of Palmyra – An oasis in the Syrian desert, north-east of Damascus, Palmyra contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world.
e. Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din
f. Ancient Villages of Northern Syria – Some 40 villages grouped in eight parks situated in north-western Syria provide remarkable testimony to rural life in late Antiquity and during the Byzantine period.

– Old Damascus is a great place to party!
– Syrian cuisine is to die for!!!
– Syria is a truly ancient country.Churches, mosques colosseums, citadels, you name it they’ve got.
– Visit Syria for the drinks – Lots of strange teas, juices, local beers and arak. You’ve not been here unless you’ve had arak.
– The people! – Syrians truly are some of the most welcoming people on earth. Expect to get invited into houses to make great friends and enjoy tea, or arak over great conversation.
– The Multiculturalism Seeing all this working together and just breathing in the culture is truly an amazing thing.
– Visiting Syria EQUALS HELPING PEOPLE – Whatever your thoughts on the Assad regime sanctions usually effect people rather than governments. Syrians are now earning on average $45 a month.
– Great Shawarma
– Hear the Lord’s prayer in Aramaic
– By visiting you are not only saying no Islamic Fundamentalism, but you are saying a big yes to secularism. And believe me the people appreciate it.
– Hear their side of the story.
– Maaloula – About an hour’s drive north of Damascus lies Maaloula, a small Christian town, literally carved into the Qalamoun Mountain.
– Hama – a city that has been around for thousands of years. One of the city’s most famous attractions is the ancient Norias, also known as the Hama Water Wheels.
– Affordable Prices: Syria is a great destination for budget travellers, as prices are generally much lower than in other countries.
– Relaxing Atmosphere: Syria is a great place to relax and enjoy the slower pace of life. Take a stroll through the ancient streets of Damascus or soak up the sun on the beaches of Tartous.
– Easy to Reach: Syria is easily accessible from Europe and the Middle East, with direct flights from major cities