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Located in the Southwest Asia, the country of Syria forms a popular place for a unique vacation. Syria Tours comprise several activities which are surely going to make one’s trip a memorable affair. Tourists visiting this nation can go for sightseeing, shopping, dining and miscellaneous short tours. One can get to explore the country’s natural charm and grace during the Syria Tours.

Sightseeing in Syria accounts to be one of the most opted things to do. Syria features several cities, towns and villages, which are worth visiting. Some of the noted places include Damascus, Latakia, Aleppo, Homs, Daraa-As-Suwayda, Al-Hasakah, Idlib, and Ar-Raqqah. Few of the favored tourist attractions in this nation are Umayyad Mosque and Azem Palace in Damascus; Saint Simeon’s Basilica in Aleppo; Ugarit in Latakia; The Valley of the Tombs, Citadel of Ibn Maan and The Palmyra Museum in Palmyra.

Shopping is another major activity in which tourists can engage themselves during their tours in Syria. The markets which are popularly termed as ‘souks’ are the apt places to shop till you drop. Among the various commodities, the handicrafts are something which are extensively sold out throughout the nation. Carvings on olive wood, embroidered items, semi-precious ornaments, gold and silver jewelries and leather products are some of the things to be bought in Syria. The currency in which the exchanges are made is the Syrian Pound. Few international credit cards are also acceptable in Syria.

During the Syria tours, tourists can indulge in a varied range of traditional cuisine in the local eateries scattered all through the nation. Some of the specialties available at the food outlets include Yabrak, mensaf, baklava and Kubbeh. Beverages such as tea and coffee, and local beers including Barada and Al-Sharq are also available in the local food outlets. To name some of the restaurants in Syria, these are La Casa Restaurant, Al-Tilal Restaurant, Jabri House, Roof Restaurant and Sissi House.

There are several other things to do in Syria. Biking is possible around Palmyra, Krak des Chevaliers and the Dead Cities; camel riding and horse riding are best at Palmyra; trekking, and beach activities at Shaati al Azraq.

Among the several excursions to be enjoyed during Syria tours, the popular ones comprise Pearly Moonstone tours, turquoise tours, Syria Crusaders tours, Star Sapphire tours, and Lapis Lazuli tours. The castle tours include visits to Chastel Rouge, Margat Castle, Qasr Alheer Algharbi Castle and Jaabar Castle.

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