Luuk v from Netherland
One of the most special trips of my life so far

Bashar as our guide gave real in-depth knowledge rather than just general surface-level tour guide stories. He has worked as an interpreter for the parliament, and besides Syria’s history, he knows a lot on the socio-political situation of the region. As a polyglot, he can explain everything in a set of different languages such as English and French. I learned a lot from him about the context of the region. meeting locals, hearing their stories and directly supporting small businesses made this trip very meaningful. Syria tends to attract people who want to look beyond the headlines, often independent solo travelers like myself. Choosing a group tour can feel like an unusual decision for that type of traveler. But what made this journey so special, is what group travel does best: create connection.Despite being total strangers to one another at first, after eight days it felt like traveling with old friends. Everyone shared the same curiosity and appreciation for the incredible beauty, history, culture and heritage of Syria, which remains largely overlooked in the travel industry. Safety is naturally a recurring subject when planning a trip to Syria.