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Best time to be there

Syria has a predictable, mild Mediterranean climate all year round with hot and dry summers and mild wet winters. Spring and Autumn are the best times for European visitors.

Fly to

Damascus (bmi - daily)

flying time

5 hours 45 minutes direct

time difference

GMT +2 hours

Visas

Required - obtainable in advance - passports with Israeli stamps are restricted from entry

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate required if travelling from an endemic area



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The Road to Aleppo

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The Road to Damascus - Group Tour

The setting of some of the Middle East’s greatest archaeological sites, scattered among deserts, mountains and fertile valleys, Syria is less visited than its neighbour Jordan. Read more...


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Syria Holidays

A trip to Syria might not be top of your holiday list but it really should be.  It is rich in exquisite ancient sites and dramatic scenery, whilst its people are celebrated for their friendliness.

Syrians are proud of their country - with a combination of its green mountains, desert, the fertile Euphrates and the greatest collection of Roman and pre-Roman ruins to be found anywhere.   It is a jewel in the crown of the Middle East and holidays in Syria are always special.

Thanks to our unique access and exclusive insider knowledge, holidays in Syria with A&K bring you closer to the fascinating sights and sounds of this remarkable country.

From the architecturally impressive Kerak des Chevaliers to Palmyra, the legendary city of palms that rises defiantly from the sands and the majestic Omayyad Mosque, one of the most magnificent buildings of Islam, you quickly fall under the spell of Syria's history. Nowhere is this more apparent than the streets of Old Damascus, the oldest inhabited city in the world.  Here, the stories of the Bible come magically to life, irrespective of your religious beliefs.  It is full of magic and charm with its bazaars, blind alleys, mosques and minarets, courtyards, street vendors, carts of almonds - green with furry skin that are crunchy and bitter to taste.

With A&K your holiday in Syria will be unforgettable.

Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, a 7 night journey in Syria will cost from £2,498 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.

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Four Seasons Hotel Damascus

Rising in a pillar of timeless architecture beside a lovely public garden and an ancient mosque in a prime area of downtown Damascus - within easy reach of embassies, business, retail and cultural sites - Four Seasons...