Why Choose Our Private Tours

Yes, it is safe to travel to Syria, particularly to cities like Damascus, Aleppo, and other principal sights. These areas are considered safe and are popular among tourists. To ensure your safety, our private guide in Syria will accompany you throughout your journey. You can enjoy our Syria tours knowing that your well-being is our top priority. For more information, read our Safety and Security in Syria page.

Most travelers will need a visa to enter Syria—but don’t worry, the process is easier than you might think. Citizens of Lebanon, Jordan, Malaysia, and Mauritania can enter visa-free. All other nationalities, though, do need a visa, usually arranged through a local tour operator like us.

Flying directly to Syria?
If you’re flying into Damascus or Aleppo, you need prior security approval before boarding your flight. Once that approval is issued, you’ll get the actual visa upon arrival at the airport.

Coming by land through Lebanon or Jordan?
The process is much more relaxed:

• You’ll get a visa on arrival directly at the border.
• No embassy visits, no pre-application.
• Your passport gets stamped at the Syrian border (in and out).
• And the best part? Visa fees are waived when entering overland—your visa is free!

All you’ll do is fill out a quick form at the border. If you’re traveling with us, your guide will help you through the entire process smoothly.

Our Syria travel guide can help you with this visa process and Syria visa requirements.

If you’re flying directly to Damascus, you’ll need an initial visa approval before boarding, and we at Syrian Guides can handle that for you. This approval process usually takes 3 to 7 working days. Once approved, the actual visa is stamped on arrival at the airport. For more about visa, visit our Syria Visa Requirements page.

The current exchange rate in Syria is around 10,000 SYP to 1 USD, but keep in mind that rates can fluctuate frequently. It’s always a good idea to check the latest rate online just before your trip. You can also refer to our Money in Syria page for the most up-to-date info during your city tours.

In Syria, mosques and churches often provide special attire for visitors, particularly women, to ensure respect for local customs. During our Syria cultural tours, we will guide you on the appropriate dress code to follow.

Souvenirs can be found in local markets and bazaars such as Souq Al-Hamidiyah in Damascus and Souq Al-Madina in Aleppo. For a more curated shopping experience, consider a Syria private tour or a Syria city tour that includes visits to these markets.

No specific vaccinations are required to travel to Syria. However, it’s always a good idea to consult with a travel clinic for the latest health recommendations. For a safe travel experience, Syria tour packages often include travel insurance.

Credit cards are not functional in Syria due to US sanctions. It is best to carry cash in the local currency. For information on managing payments, read our Syria travel guide or Money in Syria page.

Although Syrian cuisine often includes meat and dairy, there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes such as falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, and stuffed grape leaves (Warak Enab) are popular choices that cater to vegetarian and vegan diets.

You cannot visit Syria if you have Israel stamp in your passport. Our Syria travel guide can offer more detailed information.