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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Livre
Language(s)

Overview

Syria

Travel alert (FCO - last updated: 6 January 2012):
The FCO advise against all travel to Syria due to widespread disorder, including in the capital, Damascus. British citizens who plan on staying in the country are warned that consular assistance from the British Embassy is limited. The morning of 6 January saw an explosion in the neighbourhood of Midan in Damascus and reports indicate a number of civilians killed or injured.

Syria will fascinate tourists with its ancient stones: the Palmyre colonnades, Omeyyade mosques in Damas, souks, hammams, mosques, churches and monuments in Halap. It is a gripping destination where even amateurs will enjoy historically rich Syrian architecture, art and craft. The country is made up of 13 regions, but two thirds of Syria is desert; hence the population lives in the west of the country, along the coast and between the major areas of Halap and Damas. There is a stark contrast between the modern Syria of big cities and the more authentic Syria of the hinterlands.

pros

  •  Ancient architecture.
  •  The people's hospitality.

cons

  •  Lack of accomodation in peak seasons.
  •  French and English not widely spoken.

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Our Editorial team's advice

Syrians are rather 'conservative'. Avoid too short or tight-fitting attire that may seem provocative. No shorts or bare shoulders when entering the mosques and churches. When talking with a Syrian, avoid controversial topics such as Israel and the political system, you could embarrass the person you are speaking with.

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