3 DAYS01
Damascus & Surroundings
A focused introduction to Damascus with time for the old city, food, local life, and nearby places when suitable.
PRIVATE · CUSTOMIZED · MULTI-DAY
See Syria with people who know it by heart.
Flexible journeys for solo travelers, couples, friends, and very small groups—with local guidance and support from the first message to the final day.
PRIVATE JOURNEYS
No large tour groupsFLUENT ENGLISH
Easy conversation throughout your journeyBUILT AROUND YOU
Flexible routes and pacingVERY SMALL GROUPS
Most comfortable for up to three CURRENT WEATHER IN
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01 · About
More personal than a standard tour
A private journey is also a choice about who will be beside you during the long drives, questions, meals, unexpected stops, and small moments that become the best memories.
What traveling together feels like
We keep the day flexible, explain what you are seeing, help with language and practical details, and make room for coffee, food, photographs, and places that catch your attention.
Why we share Syria
Syria is more than monuments. It is hospitality, landscapes, flavors, humor, conversation, and everyday life. Those are the parts we are proud to share.
Female support, if you prefer
By prior arrangement, a female assistant can join your journey if that would help you feel more comfortable. Please ask during trip planning so availability can be confirmed.
02 · Journeys
Choose a starting point, then make it yours
These are examples, not rigid packages. The final route depends on your dates, interests, pace, current access, and practical conditions.
5 DAYS02
Syria Highlights
A compact route that may connect Damascus, Krak des Chevaliers, Palmyra, and other practical stops.
7–10 DAYS03
Classic Syria Journey
A broader route with time for several regions, including options such as Aleppo, Bosra, and the coast.
YOUR PACE04
Fully Custom
Build the route around your dates, interests, photography, food, history, nature, and preferred pace.
03 · Destinations
Where would you like to go?
Explore Syria's ancient cities, dramatic landscapes, Mediterranean coast, and everyday local life. Choose a destination to see what you could experience and how it may fit into your journey.
SOUTHERN SYRIA01
Damascus
Old streets, living neighborhoods, religious heritage, courtyards, markets, and food traditions.
EXPLORE DAMASCUS →NORTHERN SYRIA02
Aleppo
A historic northern city shaped by its citadel, markets, food, crafts, and layered communities.
EXPLORE ALEPPO →CENTRAL SYRIA03
Palmyra
Monumental ruins and desert landscapes best experienced with time, context, and changing light.
EXPLORE PALMYRA →WESTERN SYRIA04
Krak des Chevaliers
A dramatic mountain fortress with monumental walls, vaulted spaces, and wide views.
EXPLORE KRAK DES CHEVALIERS →SOUTHERN SYRIA05
Bosra
Black basalt architecture, a major Roman theater, and a city shaped by several historical periods.
EXPLORE BOSRA →MEDITERRANEAN SYRIA06
Latakia, Tartous & the Coast
Mediterranean scenery, forested highlands, seaside stops, food, and a slower change of pace.
EXPLORE LATAKIA, TARTOUS & THE COAST →MOUNTAINS, VALLEYS & SPRINGS07
Nature & Mountain Escapes
Green valleys, waterfalls, springs, mountain roads, and quieter stops away from the cities.
EXPLORE NATURE & MOUNTAIN ESCAPES →Traveler reviews
What travelers say
Real reviews from travelers who explored Syria with Ziyara Ride.
★★★★★
“Seven Incredible Days in Syria”
“I felt comfortable throughout the entire trip… It never felt like a typical tour—it felt like exploring the country with a local friend.”
★★★★★
“Great Adventure in Syria 2026”
“It was one of my best memories and unique travel in my life!”
Small groups
Personal by design
These journeys suit solo travelers, couples, friends, and very small private groups. They are not designed for large tour groups.
The vehicle accommodates up to three travelers. For multi-day journeys, two travelers with suitcases are the most comfortable arrangement.
Damascus Airport pickup or drop-off may be included in a multi-day journey when arranged in advance. Standalone airport transfers are not offered.
04 · Before you travel
Short practical answers, all in one place
Visa, money, SIM cards, internet, weather, packing, safety
PLAN YOUR SYRIA JOURNEY
Start with what you know so far
Share your approximate dates, number of travelers, preferred trip length, nationality, and anything you would especially love to experience. We can shape the journey together.