A land of mystery, Syria is a treasure trove of historical sites waiting to be explored. Ancient mosques and souks sit beside biblical churches and Roman citadels. Visit the fascinating cities of Damascus, Aleppo and Bosra, or the ruins of Crac de Chevaliers and Palmyra all listed as World Heritage sites. Not to be missed is the amazing Syrian cuisine reputed to be the best in the Middle East.
Our selection of programs in Syria include Damascus city stays and day tours, as well as tours of the stunning ruins of Palmyra, and Aleppo, one of the most coveted cities in history. To find our more about our range of programs in Syria, please download the Syria section of our Egypt brochure (329 kb).
Highlights of Syria include:
• The historical sites, souks and mosques of Damascus
• World Heritage Site of Crac Des Chevalier
• Desert city of Palmyra
• Historical Aleppo, Shahba, Bosra and Apamea
• Enormous waterwheels of Hama
• Maaloula, where the Aramaic language is still in use
Climate:
Syria's climate is largely affected by the desert, with hot, sunny summers (Jun- Aug) where the temperature can exceed 35°C during the day, but will generally cooler evenings. Winters (Dec-Feb) are cool, particularly along the coast. Snowfall is common in winter on the mountains. Spring and autumn are ideal times to travel with milder temperatures, averaging 22°C during the day.
