Damascus
One of the longest continuously inhabited cities on earth. The Umayyad Mosque, Souk al-Hamidiyya, Straight Street and the cafés of Bab Touma are the classic starting point of any Syria trip.
Visit Syria – travel to Syria in groups departing from Germany
Go together, not alone. We connect travellers based in Germany into small groups heading to Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia and Palmyra – and back it up with a thorough Syria travel guide.
5
Departure airports in Germany
12–18
Travellers per group
3
Languages: DE / EN / AR
Syria is slowly reopening to visitors. More and more people in Germany want to visit Syria: families with Syrian roots, culture travellers, students, researchers and anyone who wants to see one of the world's oldest civilisations first hand. visitsyria.de exists for exactly that: a platform that groups travellers together and collects the practical knowledge you need in one place.
Anyone planning to visit Syria faces the same questions. How do I get a visa? Which route is realistic? How do I even get there from Germany? What does a trip to Syria cost, and what is the situation on the ground really like? Instead of digging through forums and WhatsApp groups, you get structured answers here – and people travelling at the same time as you.
Our group tool lists planned departures from Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Düsseldorf. Filter by departure airport, month and budget, see remaining seats and join a group. Travelling as a group cuts the cost of drivers, guides and accommodation dramatically, and gives first-time visitors a lot more confidence.
Group trips
Find a travel group that matches your departure airport, travel month and budget – and go to Syria together instead of alone.
Syria travel guide
Visas, entry, safety, money, transport and etiquette – explained clearly for travellers from Germany and Europe.
Why a group trip to Syria makes sense
Independent travel in Syria is possible but demanding: permits, transport, accommodation and local contacts all have to be arranged individually. In a group you share the vehicle, driver and guide, which often halves the per-person price.
Then there is the social side. Many of our travellers are returning to Syria for the first time in years, or seeing their family's country for the first time ever. In a group of 12 to 18 people there is always someone who speaks Arabic, knows the way, or has been before.
And finally, predictability. We bundle flights via Beirut, Amman or Damascus, coordinate entry formalities and set a clear route that can still flex on the ground.
How visitsyria.de works
First, find a group. Filter the tool by German departure city, travel month and budget, and instantly see which groups still have seats.
Second, send a request. Leave your name, email and number of travellers. We reply with the route, price breakdown and notes on visas and getting there.
Third, prepare. The Syria travel guide covers visas, money, SIM cards, safety, clothing, health and etiquette. Every group receives an updated version before departure.
Understanding the current situation
Conditions in Syria change quickly and vary a lot by region. Some areas are reasonably accessible to visitors, others are not. We work with local partners who assess the situation daily and adjust routes at short notice.
Always check your government's current travel advice before booking. We are transparent about risk and will cancel a route we cannot run responsibly.
Where to go in Syria
Aleppo
The citadel, rebuilt souqs and the city's legendary cuisine. Aleppo shows destruction and reconstruction side by side – an intense, often moving part of every group trip.
Homs & Hama
Hama's wooden norias on the Orontes and the bazaars of Homs sit right on the road between Damascus and Aleppo and make a natural day stage.
Latakia & Tartus
The Mediterranean coast with beaches, seafood restaurants and a trip to Ugarit, where one of the world's earliest alphabets was found.
Krak des Chevaliers
The best-preserved crusader castle in the world and a UNESCO site, easy as a day trip from Homs or on the way to the coast.
Palmyra
The desert city of Tadmor and its colonnades. Access depends heavily on current permits, which we re-check before every departure.
Find a travel group
Pick your departure airport, month and maximum budget per person. Results update instantly.
Group trips