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Wanna travel to <\/strong>Syria with Against the Compass?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Join a group of like-minded travelers in our next scheduled tour in Syria on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In December 2024, Hayat Tahrir al Sham (formerly known as Al Nusra) overthrew the regime of Bashar al-Assad and took over the country, initiating a new era for Syria of presumably more freedom. Local Syrians seem enthusiastic and optimistic about it and we all expect the country to get much better. Please note that the information within this post is outdated (info from old regime) and that we will update it accordingly after our next visit in March 2025. Meanwhile, know that a free visa on arrival is currently available and that we already resumed our expeditions to Syria (first one in May).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Crusader castles to jaw-dropping shrines, remote Christian monasteries, bustling souks, and ancient Roman ruins, there are so many outstanding places to visit in Syria, a country filled with endless marvels, no wonder that, before the crisis, it used to receive more than 8 million tourists a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: How to travel to Syria and get a visa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, more than 10 years of war have led the country into a profound humanitarian crisis, where millions of people have either been displaced, killed, or just fled the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, thanks to a notable improvement in the overall safety<\/strong><\/a>, especially in the Western part, Syria has gained some relative stability and, for the first time in years, they are finally welcoming travelers willing to explore not only ancient gems, but also learn about its recent history and meet the beautiful Syrian people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the most compelling Syria itinerary, <\/strong>containing things to do in Syria in 1 week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why doing this Syria itinerary with Against the Compass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This documentary explains what makes our Syria expeditions so unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n