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SYRIA

Officially the Syrian Arab Republic, Syria is a country in Western Asia, bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

Modern Syria was established after the 1st World War as a French mandate and gained independence in April 1946. It encompasses the sites of several ancient kingdoms and empires from the third millennium BC. Its capital city, Damascus, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. The country’s population is made up of Sunni Muslims, Alawis, Christians and Druze.

Latakia

The city is the principal port of Syria as well as the capital of the Latakia Governorate. In addition to serving as a port, Latakia is a manufacturing centre for the surrounding agricultural towns and villages.

Latakia Excursions

*all duration times are approximate

	Tour ID: LAT- 01 Duration: 12h30	Aleppo Tour Highlights: Aleppo (Halab) ancient site, New Aleppo, The Grand Mosque A 13th century citadel, masterpiece of Arab architecture, a Grand Mosque containing the tomb of Zachary, father of John the Baptist, an impressive museum and a well preserved old walled part of town with charming restaurants and boutique hotels Aleppo …. More information
	Tour ID: LAT- 02 Duration: 10h00	Apamea & The Castle of Salah El Din Tour Highlights: The Castle of Salah El Din, Apamea Commanding unprecedented views from atop the mountains, the Castle of Salah El Din is recognized as a masterpiece of military architecture. Apamea, a flourishing city with half a million inhabitants was once visited by Cleopatra and Roman Emperors …. More information
	Tour ID: LAT- 03 Duration: 04h30	Latakia & The Castle of Salah El Din Tour Highlights: Castle of Salah El Din, Latakia Marvel at the magnificence of a powerful citadel built thousands of years ago and spend time exploring a modern city steeped in ancient history…. More information
	Tour ID: LAT- 04 Duration: 03h00	Ancient Ugarit & Modern Latakia Tour Highlights: Ugarit, Latakia Ugarit was one of the richest city-states of Eastern Mediterranean from the 16th to the 18th century, a renowned commercial port with the famous temple of Baal…. More information
	Tour ID: LAT- 05 Duration: 05h00	Ugarit & Saladin’s Castle Tour Highlights: Ugarit, Saladin's Castle An ancient cosmopolitan city perhaps because it was both a port and the entrance of the inland trade route to the Euphrates and Tigris lands, Ugarit is the birthplace of the first written alphabet in the world. Recognized as a masterpiece of military …. More information
	Tour ID: LAT- 06 Duration: 04h30	The Castle of Salah El Din Tour Highlights: Castle of Salah El Din A powerful citadel controlling one of the passages between the Orontes Valley and the Mediterranean Sea and at the same time an advance defense port for the city of Antioch; the Castle of Salah El Din is a masterpiece …. More information
	Tour ID: LAT- 07 Duration: 12h30	Ugarit, Saladin’s Castle & St. Simeon Tour Highlights: Ugarit, Saladin's Castle, St Simeon An ancient cosmopolitan city perhaps because it was both a port and the entrance of the inland trade route to the Euphrates and Tigris lands, Ugarit is the birthplace.... Recognized as a masterpiece of military architecture the castle of Salah El Din …. More information