Here's a newsflash: contrary to what the US State Department may wish the world to think, Syria is not populated by terrorists, zealots and other bogeymen. In fact, Syrians are among the most friendly and hospitable people in the world, and most visitors to their country end up developing a lifelong infatuation with its gentle charms. Since Bashar al-Assad took over the reins from his father in 2001, modernisation has been on the national agenda. This is no Levantine backwater - Syria is a modern, efficient and very proud nation with an administration that is becoming more liberal and outward looking by the day. It needs and deserves travellers to bear witness to this fact.
Fortunately, all this modernisation doesn't mean that Syria has lost sight of its past. The country has more than its fair share of significant historical sites, all of which are respectfully maintained by the authorities. The ancient cities of Damascus, Aleppo and Bosra are all listed on Unesco's World Heritage list, as is the sensationally beautiful ruined city of Palmyra. Mighty Crusader castles, labyrinthine medieval souqs, jewel-like Damascene houses and sacred Umayyad mosques are only some of the treats on offer; there are plenty more for those who are keen to search them out. Best of all is the fact that these monuments are often woven into the fabric of daily life - the locals worship in the mosques, shop in the souqs, drink tea in the houses and picnic in the ruins. And they're happy for travellers to join them.
Talking about picnics brings us to the pièce de résistance when it comes to a Syrian so- journ - the food. The national cuisine is simply superb, so come with a big appetite. You're bound to be replete in so many ways when you finally tear yourself away.
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Fortunately, all this modernisation doesn't mean that Syria has lost sight of its past. The country has more than its fair share of significant historical sites, all of which are respectfully maintained by the authorities. The ancient cities of Damascus, Aleppo and Bosra are all listed on Unesco's World Heritage list, as is the sensationally beautiful ruined city of Palmyra. Mighty Crusader castles, labyrinthine medieval souqs, jewel-like Damascene houses and sacred Umayyad mosques are only some of the treats on offer; there are plenty more for those who are keen to search them out. Best of all is the fact that these monuments are often woven into the fabric of daily life - the locals worship in the mosques, shop in the souqs, drink tea in the houses and picnic in the ruins. And they're happy for travellers to join them.
Talking about picnics brings us to the pièce de résistance when it comes to a Syrian so- journ - the food. The national cuisine is simply superb, so come with a big appetite. You're bound to be replete in so many ways when you finally tear yourself away.
A journey through Syria is a journey through time. Understand, Get in etc. Read more >>>>>
Every person has two homelands. His own and Syria!
The tourist who Does not include Syria in the Itinerary of his/her tour to the Middle East obtains an incomplete picture of the history of civilization and deprives himself of deep impressions that will not be found in any other place.
Damascus, Aleppo, Palmyra, the first Alphabet in Ugarit, Aramaic language of the Christ is still spoken in Maalula, religion sites, 33 civilizations, and 11 thousands sites with magic sounding names are touristic places, possessing treasures of the most magnificent kind ever to be offered by the East to the eyes of visitors.
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Because our contacts and knowledge of Syria we take care for the right advice and a quick response of all the information and requests you need to prepare a safe trip to Syria. We also take care for all the final reservations and you receive directly from our partner in Syria the final confirmations before your departure. 24 hours a day we are available for all your questions, before, during and after your experience in Syria.
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Damascus, Aleppo, Palmyra, the first Alphabet in Ugarit, Aramaic language of the Christ is still spoken in Maalula, religion sites, 33 civilizations, and 11 thousands sites with magic sounding names are touristic places, possessing treasures of the most magnificent kind ever to be offered by the East to the eyes of visitors.
Please let us know what your preferred itinerary looks like byfilling in the CONTACT FORM and we will prepare a few options for you to consider.
Because our contacts and knowledge of Syria we take care for the right advice and a quick response of all the information and requests you need to prepare a safe trip to Syria. We also take care for all the final reservations and you receive directly from our partner in Syria the final confirmations before your departure. 24 hours a day we are available for all your questions, before, during and after your experience in Syria.
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