Syria History / The Best Beirut to Syria tours 2023

December,05 2022

The Best Beirut to Syria tours 2023

 

Syria and Lebanon have a rich and magnificent history, with some of the oldest and most significant ancient sites in the entire world. The region witnessed the birth of agriculture and the first civilisations in history. This country, which sits at the gathering point of three continents, has witnessed the merging of trade, ideas, and people for thousands of years, resulting in a rich cultural mix and very significant archaeology.

 

Every year, we provide a variety of group excursions to Syria. We also offer customized tours to Syria that may be planned around your schedule and availability. The majority of our group excursions start and end in Beirut, the lively capital of Lebanon.

 

Table of content:

1. How do you get from Lebanon to Syria?
2. How long does it take from Beirut to Damascus?
3. How far is Damascus from Beirut?
4. Beirut to Damascus tour trip
5. Lebanon to Syria trip itinerary in 2023
6. Traveling to Syria F.A.Q

 

How do you get from Lebanon to Syria?

There are many misconceptions about visiting Syria, but in reality it's not only a very pleasant country but also very friendly toward guests, even at the Syrian border.

Due to the close distance between the two cities, driving is the most practical method of transportation from Beirut to Damascus (private transportation or a group bus are both options).

However, the quickest way to get from Beirut to Syria is to fly.

 

How long does it take from Beirut to Damascus?

It depends on the transportation method you decide to take. 

Driving time takes around 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight time usually takes around 1 hour and 21 minutes. 

 

How far is Damascus from Beirut?

The distance between Beirut and Syria is 113 km.

 

Beirut to Damascus tour trip

These two regions once nearly became one country, which many people desired before the conflict. Now that they aren't, you must follow the regular exit protocol from Lebanon, which is all pretty simple, after which your driver must go a few miles to reach the Syrian border checkpoint.

Despite the numerous military checks, it takes around 40 minutes to enter Damascus after crossing the border. You must keep in mind that even if Syria's mainland is a safe place, it is not a 100% stable and safe area.

 

Lebanon to Syria trip itinerary in 2023

5 days tour to Syria

Day 1: Arrival - City tour of Damascus

After arriving from Beirut to Damascus, we start the full-day city trip by going down the Via Recta (straight street), which was mentioned in the Bible. We visit the Azem Palace, housing the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions, and then head to the Umayyad Mosque, which is one of the earliest surviving mosques in the world with its stunning Islamic architecture and where Salah Al-Din Al-Ayyubi is buried. We continue to the chapel of St. Ananias, built in the first century. Then, if you want to spend the night in Damascus, you can go shopping in the old souq and finish the day by walking past the Church of St. Paul's Window.

Day 2: Damascus - Maaloula - Krak des Chevaliers

After breakfast, visit the Damascus National Museum and continue on to Maaloula, a town in Rif-Dimashq built into the rocky mountainside at a height of more than 1500 meters. It is the only place where Aramaic, the language used by Jesus, is still spoken. Continue to Krak des Chevaliers, the best-preserved Crusader fortress in Syria, and spend the rest of the night in Al Mishtaya.

Day 3: Al Mishtaya - Homs - Hama - Aleppo

A visit to the old Syrian Orthodox church of Um al-Zennar in Homs, which was built over an underground church in 50 AD, After that, a brief stop in Hama to see the Norias, a series of 17 wooden wheels and the most characteristic sight of the city. Drive to Aleppo for the night.

Day 4: Aleppo City tour

Visit Aleppo's Citadel, a magnificent example of Islamic military architecture, then travel to the Great Umayyad Mosque, whose minaret was destroyed during the crisis. finally wandering in a portion of the 11-kilometer-long thrilling covered bazaar. Spend the night in Aleppo.

Day 5: Aleppo - Saidnaya - Departure

Drive back to Damascus while stopping in Saidnaya, a Syrian city regarded as one of the Middle East's cities with the strongest roots in Christianity. Its name, Seyda Naya, translates to "Our Lady" in Armenian.

 

The journey can be made from Beirut , Lebanon. We will assign you a competent, trustworthy tour guide who will make sure your trip runs successfully.

 

Traveling to Syria F.A.Q

Considering a tour to Syria but still concerned about the logistics and safety of travel? 

Below we listed the most frequent questions from our clients.

1. Why visit Syria in 2023? What is Syria famous for? 

Syria is a country rich in history and the home of one of human history's ancient civilizations. You can discover a lot about the current crisis and the history before and after it if you visit there with respect. You will be surprised at how great the local culture, food, music, and art are! and a lot more interesting facts about the country that the news won't reveal.

2.            How to apply for Visa in Syria?

All tourists who want to obtain a Syrian tourist visa must arrange a tour through a company. A security clearance, which you must present at customs, will be issued by the travel agency rather than a tourist visa for Syria. You can buy a Syrian tourist visa at the border if you have your security clearance in hand. The issue, however, is that nowadays, travel agencies cannot grant a security clearance unless you make a trip reservation with them. And we at Syrialink, a legitimate tour operator established in Syria, will make sure you get a visa for the country.

3.            Is Syria open to tourists regardless of their nationality? 

At the beginning of October 2021, Syria reopened to tourism. The application procedure for a tourist visa to Syria is still the same as it was previously, and you must still travel with a local guide. But now that the airport has reopened, there are additional ways to travel there.

One thing you should bear in mind is that, regardless of your nationality, if your passport has an Israeli stamp in it, you will likely be banned from entering Syria .

4.            What is the weather situation in Syria, and when is the best time to visit the country?

Syria primarily has a Mediterranean climate. Cities overlooking the sea usually experience very hot weather during the summer with high humidity levels and a relatively chilly and rainy winter. On the other hand, high altitude regions, such as the Syrian Coastal Mountain Range, have a harsher climate with occasionally below-freezing wintertime temperatures and frequent snowfall.

Due to the gorgeous light and mild temperatures that reign in between the major seasons, spring and fall are the best times to visit the country.

5.            Is it safe to travel to Syria?
Since the end of the Civil War, travel to Syria is once more secure. Every place we visit on our tour itineraries is safe, and we avoid any areas where there may be a risk to our travelers.

6.            What should I wear in Syria?
Since Syria is a relatively secular country, it normally does not have the same restrictions as other nations in the area. Given that you will be visiting mosques and churches, dress modestly, and women must be prepared with a headscarf. When choosing what to pack for warmth or cooler weather, keep the season in mind as well.

7.            What currency should I bring to Syria?
At the Syrian border, the USD is the primary currency for exchange into the Syrian pound. Bring cash with you because ATMs are often unreliable.