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November 13th to 20th
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Syria had been in my plans for a very long time and, finally, they started to make it easier for travelers. Well, not that easy, but definitely easier.
Since 2018, I have visited Syria 3 times, visiting places like Damascus, Homs, Aleppo, Krak de Chevaliers, Hama, Busra and Palmyra.
Syria is pretty epic.
On the one hand, I got to visit ancient, marvelous sites that were a real blessing to my eyes.
And, on the other hand, it was a very enriching experience as well, since I met loads of Syrians who told me their side of the story, plus I was able to witness one of the worst humanitarian crises in the 21st century, visiting hair-raising places that require a lot of cold blood, if you don’t want to breakdown into tears, making you empathize with the many beautiful Syrians.
Long Live Syria.
This guide contains everything you need to know for traveling to Syria, including plenty of tips regarding visas, safety, transportation and much, much more!
COVID-19 Travel restrictions for Syria
Syria is fully open for travel now, and few restrictions apply.
Vaccinated travelers can just present their vaccination certificate upon arriving and exiting Syria.
Non-vaccinated travelers, however, must hold a negative PCR test, both for entering and leaving the country, which you can do at one of the Governmental clinics for $110.
Travel Insurance for Syria with COVID-19 coverage
IATI Insurance offers full COVID-19 coverage and has tons of plans at very competitive prices.
And not only this, but it’s one of the few insurance providers that gives coverage for traveling to Syria.
Moreover, readers of Against the Compass can get an exclusive 5% discount
How to sign up for a tour in Syria
Unfortunately, independent travel in Syria is practically impossible nowadays, so the easiest – and only – way to travel to Syria is through booking a tour with a valid operator. More on that in the visa section of this post.
How to join a group tour for Syria
Against the Compass has several scheduled group expeditions in 2022:
- September 1st – 8th. SOLD OUT
- September 30th – October 7th – SOLD OUT
- November 13th to 20th. APPLY NOW
Our 8-day expeditions only cost 1590€, and include: Beirut transfer, accommodation (5-star in Damascus), letter of invitation…
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