Syria June 2026

We spent 8 days in Syria back in June and it was one of my favorite trips of recent memory. Flew to Amman and took a car to Damascus. We used a guide and driver and saw Damascus, Maloula, Basra, Krak des Chevaliers, Homs, Latakia, and Aleppo.

It was truly amazing to be walking the steps of the Apostle Paul in Damascus, seeing the ancient amphitheater at Busra, and wandering around the beautiful crusader castle of Krak des Chevaliers.

It was a much easier trip than I thought it would be (only partially because we had a guide), and the only danger we felt was the fear of a vehicle crash due to the poor driving and passing habits of motorists.

Happy to answer any questions people may have.

Photos:

1. Entrance to the citadel of Aleppo
2. War damage in Aleppo
3. On the outskirts of Homs
4. Krak des chevaliers
5. Inside the castle

The monastery at Maloula

1. Sword of Damascus monument.
2. The amphitheater of Busra
3. The ancient city of Busra
4. Umayyad Mosque

5. Mosaic of the mosque

6. Umayyad Mosque tower

7. A church in Damascus
8. St. Paul gate Damascus

Author: worldcup9898