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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Ύ Syria

Once a jewel of the Middle East β€” Damascus (one of the world's oldest cities), Aleppo's souks and the ruins of Palmyra β€” Syria holds extraordinary heritage, though it is not safe to visit.

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Capital
Damascus
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Currency
Syrian Pound (SYP)
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Language
Arabic
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Best time
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Visa
Visa required
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Avg daily budget
$30 – $230
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Safety
Do not travel (advisories)
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Main airport
Damascus (DAM)
Overview

Why travellers love Syria

Syria's heritage is immense: the Old City of Damascus, Aleppo's citadel and souks, the Crac des Chevaliers and Palmyra.

IMPORTANT: most governments advise against all travel to Syria due to armed conflict. This page is for reference until the situation allows safe travel.

Where to go

Top places in Syria

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Damascus

Damascus

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One of the world's oldest cities.

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Aleppo

Aleppo

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Ancient citadel and famed souks.

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Palmyra

Palmyra

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Ruins of a great desert caravan city.

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Crac des Chevaliers

Crac des Chevaliers

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A magnificent Crusader castle.

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Plan day by day

Syria itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Damascus β†’ Aleppo β†’ Palmyra
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 – $1,150
1–2

Damascus

One of the world's oldest cities.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Culture
3–4

Aleppo

Ancient citadel and famed souks.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Culture
5

Palmyra

Ruins of a great desert caravan city.

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Route
Damascus β†’ Aleppo β†’ Palmyra β†’ Crac des Chevaliers
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 – $1,610
1–2

Damascus

One of the world's oldest cities.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Culture
3–4

Aleppo

Ancient citadel and famed souks.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Culture
5–6

Palmyra

Ruins of a great desert caravan city.

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Crac des Chevaliers

A magnificent Crusader castle.

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Route
Damascus β†’ Aleppo β†’ Palmyra β†’ Crac des Chevaliers
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 – $2,300
1–3

Damascus

One of the world's oldest cities.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Culture
4–6

Aleppo

Ancient citadel and famed souks.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Culture
7–8

Palmyra

Ruins of a great desert caravan city.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Iconic
9–10

Crac des Chevaliers

A magnificent Crusader castle.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History
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Visa & entry

Syria visa requirements

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Allowed stay
Varies
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
No
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa required
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Visa rules change frequently. A visa is required. IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Syria due to conflict. Do not travel until advisories change. Always verify with the official Syria immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Syria visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Syria budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$230+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Syria budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Syria

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Umayyad Mosque, Damascus

One of Islam's oldest and grandest mosques.

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Aleppo Citadel

A vast medieval fortress.

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Palmyra

Colonnaded ruins in the desert.

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Crac des Chevaliers

The finest preserved Crusader castle.

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Old Damascus

Ancient streets and the Straight Street.

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