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 in Syria. As a company that offers Syria tours, we have received increased interest in Syria tourism in recent months.

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 in other provinces, make sure you contact us. We were fortunate to visit Jaabar Castle for the first time in

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 beautiful region of Syria? Recent History of Afrin, Syria During the Syrian war, the Afrin region was controlled for the

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. There are now a plethora of things to do in Raqqa. Currently, Raqqa is under the control of the SDF

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 have a permission document from the Syrian ministry of tourism. It is also currently free to enter by land borders,