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Is it possible to visit North East Syria (also known as Rojava) as a tourist? The simple answer is yes. The easiest way is by joining a Rojava tour with us – either a private or a group tour. Our prices are unmatched in the market, at around 100 USD per day. Otherwise, this article […]

In 2010, before the start of the Syrian war, more than 8.5 million international tourists visited Syria. In the years to follow, however, numbers significantly dropped, as war and instability took root in most corners of the country. Now, Assad has fallen, and draconian Assadist rules on foreigners were lifted, allowing tourists to travel independently […]

Previously known to be the capital of ISIS, Syria’s Raqqa province has got a lot to offer to tourists. Jaabar Castle is perhaps my favourite touristic site in the province, located just over a hour’s drive from the city. If you’re interested in a tour to Raqqa or North East Syria, or Syria group tours […]

Located in Aleppo countryside, beautiful land of Afrin, Syria, is populated primarily by Kurds. We visited this beautiful region to May 2025 to learn more about it’s recent and ancient history, and we now offer trips to Afrin as part of our Syria tours program. What is there to know, and to see, in this […]

A decade ago, visiting this historical Syrian city would have been completely implausible. It was controlled by ISIS, one of the most brutal terrorist groups in recent history. Now, however, the city is peaceful, and many of its residents have returned, rebuilding so much of the city and turning it back into a bustling metropolis. […]

While we still advise booking a tour to Syria for most travellers, since the fall of Assad, it has become easier to travel around Syria independently. Currently, if entering Syria by land borders, they are allowing foreigners to enter if they can provide the name of a Syrian sponsor inside the country, or if they […]

In case you don’t want to join one of our Syria tours where we usually provide transport from Beirut for free, you can cross the border by yourself. Did you know that you can travel from Beirut to Damascus by bus (or vice versa) for less than 10 USD each way. However, there are many […]

So, since the fall of Assad, the Syrian government has announced that they will be imposing Syria visa fees for the entry of foreigners. Currently (27th February) these fees are only being charged at Damascus airport, while entry from land borders is still free. This is likely to change within the very near future, though. […]

Tourism in Syria after the fall of President Assad is possible. But is it safe? And what are the conditions that are imposed on foreign visitors. As a foreign national that crossed the border into Syria a mere 6 days after the regime collapsed, and as someone who runs group tours to the country, you’re […]

After joining one of our Iraq tours, you might decide that you want to visit Turkey! Well, you can go by land. It’s only been around a year since Iraq and Turkey inaugurated a new border crossing between the two – the Zet border crossing. However, it’s not exactly simple to cross as a foreigner, […]