Excursions in and around Damascus

Syria offers interesting destinations for practically all visitors. The country's vast history, cultural and religious diversity, and varied nature will provide curious travelers with unforgettable encounters, events, sights and tastes.

Excursions are arranged on a regular basis. A designated coordinator organizes excursions in the area around Damascus, to other towns and locations in Syria, and to neighboring Jordan and Lebanon. We recommend that you take the opportunity to go on one or more trips during your stay in Damascus. Arrangements can be made prior to your departure to Syria or during your stay in the country. You can also travel around Syria on your own. Public transport is easily available.

What to do and what to see
» As-Suwayda
» Bosra
» Deir Mar Musa
» Saidnaya
» Crac des Chevaliers – Qal’at al-Hisn
» Maloula
» Palmyra
» Bab Keissan
» Bimaristan al- Noury
» Souq
» Damascus Citadel
» The Azem Palace
» The Omayyad Mosque