2026–2027 · Guaranteed Departures
Syria Group Tours That Go Beyond the Sights
Travel with a Damascus-based team through ancient cities, family tables, local workshops and living traditions — in a small group of up to 14 travelers.
✓ Guaranteed departures 👥 Up to 14 travelers ✚ Travel insurance included ↗ Visa support
Locally designed and operated by Syrian Guides in Damascus
Why Syrian Guides
A Group Tour With the Freedom to Actually Experience Syria
Small enough to feel personal, structured enough to make Syria easy. We handle the complicated parts — transport, hotels, entry support and timing — while leaving room for the conversations, cafés, invitations and unexpected moments that become the stories you remember.
Up to 14 TravelersA genuinely small group where people get to know each other.
Guaranteed DeparturesYour trip does not depend on reaching a large minimum group.
People Before ChecklistsFamily meals, craftspeople, local hosts and real conversations.
Heritage + Living SyriaMajor monuments alongside neighbourhoods, food and contemporary life.
Support From Booking OnwardVisa guidance, insurance, WhatsApp and a Damascus operations team.
Meals That Tell a StoryBreakfasts and lunches chosen as part of the travel experience.
The route is planned. The human moments are not.
Designed to make Syria easier
What You Can Expect on Our Group Tours
The details vary slightly by departure, but our multi-day group journeys are built around the same idea: strong local logistics, comfortable travel and enough support that you can focus on Syria itself.
Carefully Chosen Stays
Heritage houses, trusted hotels and locally selected accommodation close to the places you came to experience.
Breakfast + Lunch
Daily breakfasts and included lunches introduce Syrian food without turning the journey into a rushed restaurant checklist.
Comfortable Transport
Private air-conditioned vehicles sized for the group, with bottled water and on-board Wi-Fi on our current tours.
Licensed Local Guide
Travel with a Syrian guide who adds history, context, practical help and the local conversations that make the route come alive.
Visa Assistance
We explain the correct entry procedure for your passport and route and support any approval process required before travel.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is included on our current multi-day group tours, with the applicable certificate and coverage details shared before travel.
Pre-Trip Support
A dedicated WhatsApp group, practical briefing and direct access to our Damascus team before the departure.
Audio System
On larger itineraries we use a wireless guide audio system so everyone can hear comfortably without the guide needing to shout.
Exact inclusions are listed on each tour page. Some one-day or special departures use a different package, so always check the individual tour before booking.
More than a sightseeing circuit
A Group Tour That Still Feels Personal
Our strongest tours are not built only around monuments. They leave space for people, food, neighbourhoods, workshops, spontaneous invitations and the stories that help you understand the country beyond headlines.
People first
Meet Syria Through Syrians
Craftspeople, families, hosts, artists, shopkeepers and local communities are part of the journey whenever the route and moment allow.
Small groups
Up to 14 Travelers
Small enough for real conversations and easier movement through old cities, family visits and local restaurants — without feeling like a large coach tour.
Real life
Heritage + the Syria of Today
Ancient cities, UNESCO sites and archaeology sit beside war scars, reconstruction, living faiths, markets and ordinary daily life.
Room to breathe
Structured, But Not Mechanical
The route is carefully planned, while guides keep room for free time, stronger local moments and sensible changes when access or conditions require them.
Travel With a Local Team Behind You
24/7 SupportOur Damascus operations team stays reachable throughout the journey.
Entry GuidanceWe confirm the current visa and border procedure for your nationality and route.
Travel InsuranceIncluded on current multi-day group tours, with coverage details shared before departure.
Choose your departure
Upcoming Syria Group Tours
From short Damascus weekends to festival departures and longer cross-country journeys, choose the dates and style that fit how you want to experience Syria.
Remaining 2026 Departures
2027 Departures
Booking process
How to Book Your Syria Group Tour
The same simple process used on our individual 2027 group departures — from your first message to meeting the group.
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Send an Enquiry
Choose the departure you are interested in and ask us to confirm current availability and answer your first questions.
02
Complete Registration
We send a short form for your personal details, passport copy and important travel information.
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Secure Your Place
We send the secure deposit payment instructions. Once processed, your place is reserved and your official booking confirmation is issued.
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Visa & Entry Support
We confirm the exact entry procedure for your passport and route and begin any required approval process in good time.
05
Meet the Group Online
Join the WhatsApp group and pre-tour video meeting with fellow travelers, your guide, tour leader and Syrian Guides staff.
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Final Pack & Arrival
Receive meeting details, hotel contacts, practical travel guidance and the latest route briefing before arrival.
Before you travel
Visa, Safety & Travel Insurance
These are some of the biggest questions before booking Syria. We keep the guidance practical, current and specific to your passport and route.
Visa & Entry
Entry procedures can differ by nationality and by whether you arrive overland or fly directly. We confirm the current requirements and support any approval process needed for your trip.
Read our visa guide →Safety & Flexibility
Routes are planned around places we can operate responsibly. If access, roads, permits or local conditions change, our Damascus team adjusts the itinerary and explains the best alternative clearly.
Read about safety →Travel Insurance Included
Our current multi-day group tours include travel insurance. The applicable certificate and current coverage details are shared with confirmed travelers before departure.
See insurance details →Important: visa rules, border procedures and operating conditions can change. We confirm the latest practical information with booked travelers before departure.
Questions travelers actually ask
Group Tour FAQ
The essentials before you choose a departure. Individual tour pages include the exact itinerary, inclusions and supplement for that journey.
Are your group departures guaranteed?
Tours marked Guaranteed Departure operate without requiring a large minimum group. Check the individual departure page for its current status.
How large are the groups?
Our current group tours are designed for up to 14 travelers. Some departures operate with fewer, keeping the experience personal and easier to manage.
How do I know which visa process applies to me?
It depends on your passport and entry route. Send us your nationality and arrival plan and we will confirm the current procedure before you book.
Where do the tours start?
Many tours can coordinate arrival from Beirut or Damascus. The exact meeting point and transfer arrangement are stated on the individual tour page and confirmed before departure.
What meals are normally included?
Our multi-day group tours generally include breakfast and lunch each day. Dinners are usually free so travelers can choose how they want to spend the evening.
Can you handle vegetarian or other dietary needs?
Yes. Vegetarian food is straightforward to arrange. Tell us about vegan, allergy, gluten-related or other dietary requirements before departure so we can plan properly.
Is travel insurance included?
Yes on our current multi-day group tours. We share the applicable certificate and current coverage details with confirmed travelers before travel.
Will I have internet during the tour?
Our current tour vehicles include on-board Wi-Fi, and we also help travelers with practical local connectivity options. Coverage can vary on remote road sections.
Can I use cards and ATMs in Syria?
Do not rely on international cards or ATMs. Bring sufficient cash, preferably new, clean and unmarked USD notes, and follow the pre-departure money guidance we send you.
Will I have free time?
Yes. The itinerary is structured, but we deliberately leave room for cafés, shopping, rest, independent walks and spontaneous local moments where possible.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Site access, roads, permits, weather, opening times and local events can change. When they do, our team explains the adjustment and provides the strongest practical alternative.
What happens before departure?
Confirmed travelers receive practical guidance, booking information and a dedicated WhatsApp group. Current tours may also include a pre-tour online meeting; check your departure page.
Still deciding between two tours?Send your dates, nationality and interests and our Damascus team will recommend the best fit.
Ask Us
Book direct with our Damascus team
Find the Syria Group Tour That Fits You
Tell us when you want to travel, your nationality and what matters most to you. We will confirm availability, explain the current entry process and point you toward the departure that best matches your style of travel.
✓ Guaranteed Departures● Up to 14 Travelers✚ Travel Insurance↗ Visa Assistance
WhatsApp / Phone
+963 936 358 380
Email
info@syrianguides.com
Local Team
Based in Damascus, supporting you before and throughout the journey.
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