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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

September 26th to October 3rd, 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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 Please note that the information within this post is outdated (info from old regime) and that we will update it accordingly after our next visit in March 2025.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

Prior to 2010, Syria was one of the most touristic countries in the Middle East<\/strong><\/a>, receiving an average of more than 8 million tourists per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2011, however, an unfortunate war made Syria one of the most dangerous countries in the world, preventing travelers from venturing into an amazing destination with epic places to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, few travelers know that, after several years of darkness, Syria is welcoming tourists again, and the reason is that some parts of the country are gaining significant stability, hence becoming safer for travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a comprehensive analysis of how safe is Syria from a tourism perspective. From the latest updates to safety tips and a compelling region breakdown, Against the Compass is always your source. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why travel to Syria with Against the Compass?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our honest review of what is it like to visit Syria with Against the Compass, what is it that makes us unique, as well as testimonials from some of our customers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n