Bridge to Damascus from Wales

The People, Culture and History of Syria: Tours


TOUR RECOMMENDED BY ABIR. 2009

9 days visiting the beautiful sites of Syria

680 US. Dollars

Bed & breakfast in quality hotels, Site entry fees, Good transport, with English speaking driver.

DAY 1 Arrival Damascus
DAY 2 Tour of Damascus
DAY 3 Damascus, Maloula, Crac de Chevalier, Hama.
DAY 4 Afamia, Ebla, Aleppo
DAY 5 Tour of Aleppo
DAY 6 St Simeon Monastery, Palmyra
DAY 7 Tour of Palmyra, Damascus
DAY 8 South of Syria
DAY 9 Departure

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Map of Syria showing its central location in the Middle East. Abir Wahich (center) with friends, touring Syria in 2006.

BRIDGE TO DAMASCUS  

I have a great pride in my country and my people and I want above all to show you the best of Syria.

Abir Wahich

About Bridge to Damascus Tours of Syria

I am Syrian born and was raised in Damascus. For 13 years I was a tour guide for the most prestigious tour companies in Syria. I now live in west Wales with a British husband and 2 daughters, so I am closer to have a chat with you about Syria.

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I know how to make a successful tour of Syria. Many commercial tours follow a standard circular tour of Syria, its cities and tourist spots. With my knowledge, you can experience what Syria feels like from the inside.

Why Syria?

The History of Syria

Elba Tablets, 2400BC First Alphabet, 1400BC Conversion of St. Paul  Hanania Chapel St. Paul leaving Damascus St. Paul Window, Hanania Chapel Bosra 2nd Century Theatre St Simeon 5th Century Monastery Omayad Mosque, Damascus 8th CenturyCrac du Chevalier Castle 12th Century Aleppo Citadel 12th Century Street called Straight, Damascus

 

The People of Syria

Traditional Syrian laurel soap Syrian Laurel Soap Factory Traditional southern Syrian women's costume Traditional women's costume in southern Syria Woman delivering cheese in Syrian village Tamarind drink seller in Syrian village Abir's lovely dad Restaurant along the river Barada in Syria Orthodox Priests in Straight Street, Damascus

 

The Culture of Syria

Syrian Falafel Fries Syrian Falafel Fresh Vegetable market in Syria Traditional Syrian Bread Oven Modern Syrian Bread Oven Traditional Syrian sweets Syrian Shawerma grill Shawerma grill in Syria A display of Syrian olives Syrian pickle shop Dervishes in Syria Syrian Wedding Folklore Band Syrian silkmaking on the loom Straight Street, Damascus, Syria

 

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