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East & North of Syria Group Tour
  • Duration
    6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Group Size
    10 People
  • Tour Type
    group

Tour Overview

Travel where few have gone before. From Deir ez-Zor to Qamishli and Raqqa, this East & North Syria group tour reveals the raw, real Syria — ancient cities, destroyed ruins, Euphrates traditions, and untold human stories.

This tour is not for beginners — it’s for bold travelers looking to explore Syria off the beaten path. Over six days, you’ll journey deep into Syria’s rarely visited east and northeast, through cities like Deir ez-Zor, Hasakah, Qamishli, and Raqqa — each layered with history, resilience, and rich local culture.

Designed as one of the most unique group tours to Syria, this itinerary brings you face to face with ancient civilizations, untouched archaeological sites, destroyed churches, and modern grassroots movements. You’ll explore ruins like Dura-Europos, visit Assyrian-speaking villages, connect with locals, and witness life after conflict in cities once controlled by ISIS.

This East north of Syria tour is as much about heritage as it is about healing — blending historical tours in Syria with modern narratives of strength and survival. With full logistics support, safe travel coordination from Beirut to Damascus, and expert Syrian guides throughout, this is your chance to experience the real Syria beyond the headlines.

Tour Highlights

  • • Explore four rarely visited destinations: Deir ez-Zor, Hasakah, Qamishli, and Raqqa
  • • Cross the Euphrates River Suspension Bridge and dine on a floating ship in Deir ez-Zor
  • • Visit the ancient ruins of Dura-Europos and its historic synagogue
  • • Tour Assyrian villages in Hasakah and hear firsthand accounts from Christian communities affected by ISIS
  • • Optional: Meet the YPJ women’s protection units, Syria’s all-female military force
  • • Visit Jinwar Village, a peaceful, women-led community in the heart of North Syria
  • • Enjoy a traditional Kurdish dance night in Qamishli and try the region’s famous Kaimer breakfast
  • • Discover historic churches, synagogues, and war-damaged sites across northeast Syria
  • • Taste local dishes like Raqqa’s Mansaf Tharid and Euphrates-region kabab
  • • End your journey at “I Love Raqqa”, a symbol of pride, recovery, and Syrian resilience
  • • All logistics managed, with safe border transfer and small-group format (max 8 travelers)

Tour Itineraries

Damascus • Deir ez-Zor • Al-Hasakah • Qamishli • Raqqa

• Pickup from Beirut Airport with full border assistance and transfer to Syria (approx. 3–4 hours)
• Arrive in Damascus and check in to your traditional boutique hotel in the Old City
• Visit the Church of Saint Ananias, where Saint Paul’s story began — a sacred stop for Christian travelers
• Walk the iconic Straight Street (Via Recta), lined with layers of Roman, Christian, and Islamic heritage
• Step inside the Umayyad Mosque, one of the oldest and most revered mosques in the Islamic world
• Stroll through Al-Hamidiyah Souq, alive with scents of spices, sweets, and the pulse of Syrian life
• Drive through Al-Ghouta, once a thriving suburb, now a haunting symbol of Syria’s war-torn past
• Enjoy a welcome dinner at a scenic rooftop restaurant with panoramic views over Damascus
• Overnight in Damascus
• Morning drive from Damascus to Deir ez-Zor
• Walk across the Deir ez-Zor Suspension Bridge over the Euphrates River
• Visit Dura-Europos and the Dura-Europos Synagogue
• Explore Rahba Castle, a medieval fortress by the Euphrates
• Lunch in Al-Asharah, famous for its riverside kabab
• Rest at Sheikh Abdullah Tekke, a tranquil Sufi site
• Visit destroyed churches — remnants of Syria’s Christian war history
• Explore the old markets of Deir ez-Zor
• Dinner on a floating restaurant on the Euphrates
• Overnight in Deir ez-Zor
• Drive to Al-Hasakah, heart of northeast Syria’s Christian and Assyrian culture
• Visit Tummar Hill and Assyrian-speaking villages
• See churches destroyed by ISIS and hear local testimonies
• Hike to Sukkara Castle for panoramic views
• Enjoy a traditional Hasakah lunch
• Optional: Meet YPJ (Women’s Protection Units)
• Visit Jinwar Village — a women-only, self-sustaining community
• Arrive in Qamishli for an evening of traditional Kurdish dance
• Overnight in Qamishli
• Begin the day with a traditional Kaimer breakfast
• Visit Saint Jacob Church and Our Lady of the Assumption
• Tour one of the oldest synagogues in Syria
• Visit the grave of Rabbi Moshe Nahum Abdullah
• Rest and lunch at a local café
• Shop at the markets of Qamishli
• Overnight in Qamishli
• Drive to Raqqa, a city rich in eastern hospitality and tribal roots
• See the Euphrates River Bridge viewpoint
• Visit Bab Baghdad, Qasr Al-Banat, and the Great Mosque
• Explore Raqqa Museum and its cultural exhibits
• Enjoy lunch with Mansaf Tharid, a dish tied to Raqqa’s generosity
• Walk the city markets and try local desserts at the Cake House
• Tour the historic Ja'bar Castle by Lake Assad
• Overnight in Raqqa
• Photo stop at Al-Naeem Roundabout — 'I love Raqqa'
• Drive south to Damascus through Syria’s tribal heartland
• Arrive in Damascus by afternoon
• Transfer to Beirut Airport or Damascus Airport with full assistance
• End of Tour