Syria Travel Guide — Best Places to Visit

Syria is back on the travel map: some of the world's oldest cities, six UNESCO World Heritage sites, and coast, mountains and desert all close together. Here are the places to build a trip around — and each has a fuller guide.

Damascus

The oldest continuously inhabited capital — the Umayyad Mosque, covered souks and Damascene courtyard houses. See the Damascus travel guide.

Aleppo

Syria's second city, home to the greatest Islamic citadel and the largest covered souk. See the Aleppo travel guide.

The Mediterranean coast

Sea and mountains within half an hour of each other: Latakia, Tartus and the beaches. See the Syrian coast guide.

Palmyra & the castles

Palmyra, the desert city of Queen Zenobia, and the Crusader castles — Krak des Chevaliers and more.

Before you go

Is Syria safe for tourists? · Traveling to Syria: entry & visa · How much does it cost?

Getting around

From an airport pickup to a car with driver and private trips across the country — a vehicle and a driver who knows the roads, at a fixed price.

See also: Syrian food — what to eat

Wherever your road leads, we'll get you there.