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  • Mediterranean climate
  • Gentle charm, friendly and hospitable people
  • Significant historical sites, castles, mosques and medieval souqs
  • Entices visitors back year after year
  • The exceptionally-beautiful city of Palmyra
  • Ancient cities of Damascus, Aleppo and Bosra
  • Aleppo with its fragile old buildings
  • Bosra with its imposing citadel boutique hotels and restaurants
  • Damascus with its old bazaars
  • Crac Des Chevaliers with its fort-like castle

Country Facts

  • Capital : Damascus
  • Major Language : Arabic
  • Time : GMT +2
  • Currency : Syrian Pound or Lira 
  • National Day : 9 August 
  • Approximate Flying Time : 4 hours
  • In the desert areas of the east and southeast, hot, dry, and sunny summers are the norm. High temperatures above 105º F are quite common. 
  • Along the Mediterranean coastal areas, afternoon rainfall is common in summer, and temperatures are quite pleasant, though humidity is high.
  • In the west-central and northern mountain valleys, rainfall is more pronounced; temperatures range from 45º F in winter, to 80º F in summer.
  • Rainfall in the Damascus area is lighter as the mountains block the traditional rains from the Mediterranean Sea. Temperatures in the capital city range from 40º F in winter to 95º F in summer.

Syria

Country of Middle Eastern Mystique


With its Mediterranean climate, gentle charm, friendly and hospitable people, significant historical sites, castles, mosques and medieval souqs, Syria entices visitors back year after year.

The exceptionally-beautiful city of Palmyra and ancient cities of Damascus, Aleppo and Bosra are all UNESCO's World Heritage sites. Throughout the country, the ancient rub shoulders with the modern. The country's town and cities are bustling yet laid-back and boast beautiful mosques, vibrant shops, souqs, street cafés and tea houses, along with innumerable places in which to picnic, from areas of oustanding natural beauty to enchanting ruins.

From Aleppo with its fragile old buildings, Bosra with its imposing citadel, Damascus with its old bazaars, boutique hotels and restaurants and Crac Des Chevaliers with its fort-like castle, Syria holds a myriad of culture, history, heritage and picturesque attractions. Palmyra is perhaps Syria's most beguiling historic site and offers colonnades, temple ruins and funerary towers in a spectacular desert oasis setting.


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Aleppo

Aleppo Citadel

Located in northern Syria and the country’s second city, Aleppo is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. It occupies a strategic trading point midway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle East.

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  • Located in northern Syria and the country’s second city
  • One of the oldest inhabited cities in the world
  • Occupies a strategic trading point midway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle East
  • Seven gates

At dnata Holidays, we believe in creating unforgettable memories! Here are a few of our own.

  • Stroll in  the city that retains an air of an Arabian bazaar, with cobbled streets, horse-drawn carts
  • Visit  the Citadel, the city’s most famous landmark
  • Hearing the Prayer Calls from Numerous City Mosques by the Amman Citadel
  • Savour the grilled meat sandwiches and shawarmas

Damascus

Jupiter Temple

Exploring Damascus will reveal a labyrinthine Old City, where thousands of years of history and fascinating culture await visitors at every turn. The gently flowing Barada River, courses down from the mountains, flowing to a wealth of architectural sights in the city.

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  • Fascinating culture
  • Barada River
  • Bazaars and alleys, mosques and minarets, delicate courtyards
  • The Art House

At dnata Holidays, we believe in creating unforgettable memories! Here are a few of our own.

  • Reveal a labyrinthine Old City
  • Visit the gently flowing Barada River
  • Watch the three-piece band playing oriental music and whirling dervish performances
  • Experiencing a new lease of life with sophisticated boutique hotels

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