Syria is certainly one of the most friendly destinations you will visit and makes for fascinating travel/holidays. It is easy to combine Syria with Lebanon or Jordan, and in doing so you can enjoy the contrast of the chic, cosmopolitan Beirut, the beauty of Petra with the authentic charm of Old Damascus.

To talk through any ideas you have or simply for more information or advice on travelling to Syria or Lebanon please call KateB who is our expert on the area with first-hand experience.

All of our itineraries are tailor-made with a private English speaking guide and private vehicle and driver. Below is an outline suggestion:

Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow to Aleppo
Day 2 Full day sightseeing in Aleppo
Day 3 Sightseeing of St Simeon & some time at leisure
Day 4 Drive to and visit Hama, Apamea & the dead cities.
Day 5 Visit Krak des Chevaliers. Drive to Palmyra
Day 6 Visit Palmyra & drive to Damascus in the afternoon
Day 7 Sightseeing of Bosra & Shahba
Day 8 Full day sightseeing Damascus
Day 9 Full day at leisure
Day 10 Fly London

Prices for a similar itinerary would start from approximately £1,995 per person

Damascus is only a three hour drive from Amman so combines well with Jordan and is also clost to the Turkish border. You may also consider the train from Aleppo to Istanbul.