- Currency £ Syrian Pound (£)
- Language Arabic
- Best time March – May & October – December
FCDO advises against all travel to Syria
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Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — the definitive source. Check it close to your travel dates.
Why Syria
A cradle of civilisation: ancient Damascus, the ruins of Palmyra and legendary Levantine hospitality, a heritage giant recovering from war.
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Syria is one of the oldest inhabited places on earth, a Levantine crossroads where Damascus and Aleppo, among the world's oldest continuously lived-in cities, layer millennia of history into their souks, courtyards and mosques.
Its heritage is staggering: the desert ruins of Palmyra, crusader castles like Krak des Chevaliers, and food and hospitality that anchor the whole Levantine tradition.
A vital caution: Syria is emerging from years of conflict, infrastructure and security remain fragile, and most governments still advise against travel. This is a portrait of an extraordinary civilisation, not a recommendation to visit, always check current official advice first.
Syria in pictures
Cities and regions worth your time
3 destinations in Syria — pick a base or link them into a route.
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Damascus
CapitalOne of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth — the Great Umayyad Mosque and labyrinthine ancient souks.
~approx 2 days
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Aleppo
One of the world's oldest cities — a towering medieval citadel above the greatest covered souks of the Levant.
~approx 2 days
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Bosra
A southern Syrian town built from black basalt, home to a magnificently preserved Roman theatre inside a citadel.
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Syria. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.
Curated Syria itineraries
Weather & timing in Syria RIGHT NOW 19° cloudy
Best Mar–Apr, Nov · Shoulder May, Oct, Dec
- Jan 13.9° / 4.3°
- Feb 15.3° / 4.6°
- Mar 18.9° / 6.9°
- Apr 26.5° / 12°
- May 30.9° / 15.5°
- Jun 35.5° / 18.9°
- Jul 38.7° / 21.6°
- Aug 38.5° / 21.3°
- Sep 35.3° / 19.6°
- Oct 29° / 15.8°
- Nov 20.9° / 10.6°
- Dec 15.7° / 6.4°
Best time to visit
March – May & October – December
Spring (Mar–May)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 25°C with overnight lows near 11°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Mar and Apr are among the best time to visit — good weather with manageable crowds. May also works well.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 38°C with overnight lows near 21°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Peak heat and the biggest crowds — many travellers prefer spring or autumn.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 28°C with overnight lows near 15°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Nov is among the best time to visit — good weather with manageable crowds. Oct also works well.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
What to expect — Daytime highs average about 15°C with overnight lows near 5°C, and it stays largely dry.
What's best — Dec is comfortable, with thinner crowds.
Know before you go
The practical back-matter — safety, drones and the essentials, in one place.
Safety
Official UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guidance is the definitive source — check it close to your travel dates.