Syria Travel Forum

Has anyone stayed at the "Damascus Hostel" - www.damascushostel.com - it looks like a very interesting choice...Have heard overall negative comments about AL Majib..am not picky at all (see my hotel/hostel picks!) - any ideas for staying in old Damascus houses - ahve not found any good sites/links and guidebooks are hopelessly out of date...

I only have a few days in Syria - coming over from Beirut for three or maybe four days. I was wondering if anyone has done Krak in a day? Are there organized tours or is it best to take a bus (and then connect to Krak) or get a driver for the day - as I don't have time have to pay for the convenience.

Hi,

Thanks to all the valuable information on this site, I've been able to make some concrete plans for our stay in Syria. For the moment, I have two major questions...
1) We are in Syria for a week only and traveling by public transport. Therefore we might skip Aleppo. Is that a good idea, or are we missing out on a lot?
2) We plan to stay in Hama for a number of day and make some day trips (to Apamea, Qala'at Saladin and the Dead Cities, Sarouj...). Is it easy to do so by public transport, or can we arrange excursions like these through hotels? How much would we pay if we take a trip organised by a hotel?

Thanks again!
Plie

hi

we are a couple that would like to travel in syria (and jordan). neither of us speaks arabic. travel agencies tell us that it will be impossible for us to travel alone. is this simply because they would like to sell us one of their organized trips, or is it really difficult to travel in syria without knowledge of arabic?

thanks!
plie

Hi

I am travelling through Egypt, Jordan and Syria in April and would like to know whether we can go to Jerusalem or not. I have heard that once you enter into Isreal - Jordan, Syria and a few other countries will deny you entry.
Is this still true? We will be visiting Jerusalem in a day trip from Dahab in Egypt.

Thanks

i want to ask about the address for green garden night club in damascus ..... if someone heared about?

Just trying to get some advice on how to arrange an Australian visa for travel in Syria if I am travelling around Iran for three months first. My reading of it is that the Syria visa will only be valid for one month from issue in Australia - hope you can shed some light

Am planning bus trip Palmyra to Damascus on a Friday. Is it a normal schedule? or like Sunday travel in Europe--grim !

Hi,

1- How long is the trip by bus from Damascus to Amman?
2- How much is the fare?
3- Where can I find the Bus station in Damascus

I will be coming from Lebanon. Are there any problems to get in?

Searching for apartment in Damascus. I will be traveling to Damascus this month -- Jan 2008. I prefer the Shaalan. I will need the apartment for months. As I will be alone, I need only two or three warm, secure rooms. Third-floor okay. High-speed internet a plus. A real estate agent in Damascus knows me -- he will handle the paperwork for the rental. Though I am an instructor of writing and literature, I will attend the Kuliat Al Adab in Mezzeh as a student of Arabic.

Hi everyone,
Im a french student planning to come to damascus this summer(June-July-August 2008) to learn arabic at Mezzeh institute.I would like to know if there is any rooms for girls to rent or if anyone know a family who rent a room? Please answer at fiduspassif@yahoo.fr. Thanks!

Hello,

Is there any bus frm Aleppo to Tabriz in Iran? Cost and time of departure & arrival is very much appreciated. Train is too long as I have limited time.


thx,
reezal

Hello,

DO u know any direct or indirect bus from Aleepo to Van? Train is too long as I have limited days.
Pls advise timing of depart and arrival and cost. Preferbly leaves morning and arrive Van by 5pm.


thx

Dear all,

I am going to be traveling to Syria next week. I am starting out in Georgia, going to the Turkish border, and then taking a bus from there - but to where? Where should I go in Turkey to cross into Syria? I am thinking Gaziantep, but please correct me if I am wrong. In Syria, I first need to get to Aleppo. Is there direct bus service between some Turkish city and Aleppo? Or maybe a train?

If anyone has any clues, I'd be much obliged. Wouldn't want to figure that out in Turkey without speaking a word of Turkish...

Dear VT Members

I am British Man from London, could you give me Idea of the Visa rules.
What are best hotels in Syria Damascus.
How much USA Or Euros's need for 3 week visit.
Is there freedom to talk.
Is there racism in Syria against Black Indians Chines White Europeans.
Which airlines fly Damascus.
Exchange Rate US Pound Euro's.


Jay

I know that gay life is relatively quiet in Damascus but does anyone know any places to go? I am a single guy in my 30s.

Hello,
We are planning to visit Damascus in January. While we will be there we also would like to visit Aleppo as well. Our travel plan is visiting Damascus first and go to Aleppo by train and go back to our country (Turkey) by train also. We would like to know if there are any train services between Damascus and Aleppo. If there is a train between Damascus and Aleppo we will schedule our travel with that option. Could anyone reply my question please? Thank you very much in advance. Zuhal.

In my previous posts, I asked about the process of a US citizen marrying a Syrian citizen. I have found out more than I wanted to know, and I thank everyone who has replied to me. My relationship (and proposed marriage) did not work out after all, but I enjoyed visiting Syria very much!
In fact, I am going to Damascus in January and wondered if anyone has tips of things to see and what the weather might be like.

Hi,

Thank you all for responding to my previous questions. I wanted to ask, is there a bus service from Palmyra to Amman or Jerash? I was thinking of first seeing Damascus, then Aleppo and then Palmyra, finally heading to Jordan, seeing smaller cities along the way.

Regards,

Hi,

I will be coming to Palmyra in 2 weeks and was wondering if it is possible to do a day trip from Damascus to Palmyra? If not, is there a good hotel to stay at? Are Tuesdays still a public holiday there?

Thanks

Hi,

Can you recommend a good hostel in Aleppo where there are a lot of travellers and it is not too expensive. What about the frequency of buses to Palmyra?

Thanks for your help.

Hi.

Next january I am going to go to Syria. Iīm interesting in visiting the ancient city of Sahr ad Ledja, but I donīt know exactly where is it, in my Sirian map I donīt find that archeological place. I know itīs in the south but nothing else. Could some one help me. Thanks.

alex

Hello All,
I will be travelling to Syria from Turkey in the coming weeks. I didnt have a visa for Syria when i left the U.K. How do i get one? In Turkey? Border?
Any help is appreciated.
Jase

Hi.

Iīm going to go to Jordan next january. I would like to go to Syria one day for visiting Bosra. Iīm going to be in Syria onle few hours and I would like to know if I can change money in the frontier in Dera'a. Thank you very much.

alejandro

We are planning on visiting Damascus and Aleppo next month, December 27, 2007 to Jan 3, 2008. Please advice about good but not outrageously expensive hotels/b&b in both places. We prefer locally run establishments. As well, what is the best way to travel between Damascus and Aleppo? What are the must see/do things in both places. Thank you.

what is the mosque of abraham? can anyone tell me -- is there a mosque in aleppo associated with the prophet abraham?

Hi, how much would the taxi fare be from Aleppo airport to Sheraton hotel? Thanks.

Salam. Can anyone tell me if Australians need a Visa to enter Syria? I'm guessing "yes" is the answer.

Thanks for any help

Has anyone recently studied Arabic in Damascus and at which institute or university?
What about accomodation and cost of living?Has anyone a good homestay recommendation?
Tks

i will arrive at 1.30 p.m. in damascus/airport next friday.
does anyone know about save transportation to the city - to be brought to my hotel.
i have heard different opinions about taxidrivers.
thank you very much
kavita