Syria Scope Travel Reviews 

Sara and Ayoub are probably the best guides you can have in Syria! They are extremely knowledgeable on the history and safety of the country, and their enthusiasm during the trip clearly shows that they are passionate about their job. No wonder they are the number 1 agency in Syria. Thank you!

I spent 10 amazing days solo with the amazing Tambi as my guide, and Mohammed as the driver across Syria including Damascus, Aleppo, Idlib, Latakia, Kesab, Palmyra, Busra, Arwad, Hama, and more! Everything went great, and I always felt very safe. We had some great adventures and Tambi and Mohammed were more friends by the end of the trip than anything else. They both genuinely cared about me and made sure I had a great time. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience and if anyone is reading this and isn’t sure who to book with, I highly recommend Syria Scope Travel! Look forward to returning again to the beautiful and deeply misunderstood land of Syria!

We had a great experience with Syria Scope Travel while traveling to Damascus, Idlib, Aleppo, and Palmyra. Everything was well organized and smooth from start to finish. They were always responsive and supportive whenever we needed anything. Traveling in these regions felt much easier thanks to their experience and planning. We truly enjoyed the journey and felt well taken care of throughout. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a trustworthy agency.

I had a great experience with Syria Scope, I attended their January tour and everything was smooth easy going and very clear. Our guide Sara was extraordinary, she was very well prepared, sweet and helpful. I will absolutely recommend visiting Syria !!

Syria Scope Travel went above and beyond to make my trip to Syria special. From the moment I reached out to them they had nothing but great communication. Our drive from Beirut was smooth and well planned. As soon as we got to Damascus we hit the ground running. Our guide Alaa was very informative and a delight to be around. She gave us great insight into life in the county. Day two we went to the countryside and saw Maalula which was stark contrast from the city. If your travels take you to Syria I would not hesitate to use Syria Scope Travel for all your travel needs.

My wife and I booked a week-long private tour in Syria through Syria Scope and were very pleased with the experience. We created an itinerary alongside the company and selected a range of places to visit, including Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Maaloula, Idlib, and Palmyra. The tour included all transfers, hotel accommodations, and personal tours from our guide at each location, all for a very reasonable price. Our guide, Tambi, was extremely knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to give us a great experience wherever we went. (The same can be said for our excellent driver, Muhammad.) I really can't speak highly enough of the experience. As Americans, it's been a long time since we've been allowed to visit Syria in this way, and we couldn't have asked for better guides to show us around!

Sarah my guide was so knowledgeable about all the sights and cities visited. She was also very professional and made sure along with Mohamed our driver and navigator that everything was safe. I highly recommend Syrian Scope Travel and ask for Sarah!

Had a great time in Syria. It was easy getting around the city of Damascus to see and photography all the sites that were on my bucket list. Travel between cities was also easy with little traffic on the roads.

Man where do I start. love these guys forever. Had one of the best weeks of my life with Tambee and Wajdi, an experience I’ll never forget. Ayoub even looked out for me when I first got to Syria before I even decided to book a tour with them, really amazing people. Had an astounding experience traveling across one of the oldest civilizations in History, and also my homeland. You’ll never have a similar experience in any other country. Syria’s rich culture and history is unmatched, and had whole ancient cities and castles to myself, no where else in the world can you experience this. The team made sure I was comfortable and safe and they’re now lifelong brothers of mine. Really recommend booking with them if you’re thinking about seeing this beautiful country, you’ll regret it if you don’t.

Syria Scope Travel are real professionals who help you experience a country that’s not the easiest to explore on your own. I had 5 days and joined the Syria Intense Tour, which covers the country’s main highlights – Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Homs, Krak des Chevaliers, Palmyra, and Bosra. The tour is very well designed – there’s really only one long travel day, but that’s because Palmyra is quite far away. I can genuinely recommend it.

My driver, Mohammed Alsmadi, handled the challenging traffic of Syria’s big cities perfectly, with a new and comfortable car. My guide, Mohammed Azizi, was incredibly knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and, most importantly, knew everyone everywhere – thanks to him I got access to places most tourists never see. Both of them were kind, attentive, and always ready to help with anything.

On the day we were heading to Palmyra, the car had an issue with the suspension – within an hour they arranged a replacement vehicle, found a new driver, and had the main car repaired by the time we returned. That alone says a lot about their professionalism.

The transfer from Beirut was also smooth – about three hours to Damascus, including all border formalities, which their Lebanese driver helped me handle easily.

If you’re looking for a team that will make your trip to Syria smooth, safe, and truly memorable – you’ve found them.

As a female solo traveler who works in wildlife and cultural photography, videography, and storytelling, I am always seeking opportunities to go beyond the surface of a place and capture its authentic spirit. My journey through Syria with Ayoub was nothing short of life-changing, and I cannot recommend him highly enough as a guide.

From the very beginning, Ayoub provided not only professionalism and deep expertise, but also warmth, safety, and a genuine desire to share his country in the most meaningful way possible. Syria is often misunderstood by the outside world, and many people only know it through headlines. But thanks to Ayoub, I was able to experience the country in a way that revealed its humanity, beauty, resilience, and culture—things that rarely make the news.

Every moment of the journey felt carefully curated yet flexible, designed not only to show me the highlights but also to give me rare opportunities to connect with Syria on a deeper level. I was able to do unique things that went far beyond standard sightseeing—I tasted Syria through its food, felt it through its traditions, walked through its streets, and learned about its history and culture with insight only someone like Ayoub could provide. He managed to balance sharing the depth of Syria’s past with the vibrancy of its present, giving me a sense of both context and connection.

As someone who tells stories through images and film, I found myself constantly inspired by the moments he created and the doors he opened. Whether it was meeting locals, exploring hidden corners, or experiencing cultural traditions firsthand, Ayoub made sure I had access to experiences that truly reflected the real Syria. His knowledge and sensitivity allowed me to document not just the landscapes and heritage, but the human stories that give this country its soul.

Traveling solo as a woman can sometimes come with challenges, but with Ayoub I felt completely safe, respected, and cared for at every step. He treated my interests seriously, always accommodating my needs as a photographer and storyteller, while also surprising me with opportunities I could not have arranged on my own.

This trip was more than just a visit—it was a transformation of perception. I left Syria not only with beautiful photographs and videos, but with a heart full of gratitude and admiration for a country that is so rich, welcoming, and alive. None of this would have been possible without Ayoub’s dedication, knowledge, and passion.

If you are considering visiting Syria, do not hesitate. And when you go, go with Ayoub. He will not just guide you—he will open Syria to you in a way that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

I am deeply thankful for the experience, and I know that this journey will remain one of the most special chapters in my story.

I recently did an 8 Day Tour with Syria Scope Travel that barely scratched the surface but certainly left me all but overwhelmed in the best ways from start to finish. The action-packed itinerary covering highlights does not include all the in-between extras that had us feeling like VIPs. Looking at competitors’ websites and counting heads in tour group photos, Company Founder Ayoub Alsmadi guaranteed a small group no larger than 8 and that he would split any larger numbers for a more personalized experience. We were 6 in August, perhaps due to excessive heat, driven around in a 24 passenger mini-coach with ice box AC, continuous fresh fruits, snacks, and chilled water; levels of unexpected comfort. Our guide was Mohammed Azizi; an Aleppo native that willingly shared his personal experiences during the war, his hopes for a new Syria, and his inside contacts for all the trip extras. He went above and beyond catering to the group and individualized interests and has exceptional photography skills. We went with the understanding that itineraries may be altered due to potential conflicts but safety was never an issue. There was plenty of destructive evidence from the 13-year Civil War, but one quickly realizes it’s only one more layer of future history that will be layered with so much ancient history and civilizations. However, it was the resilience and warmth of the Syrian people that made the most lasting impressions and erased decades of misinformation for what Westerners are supposed to think, believe about this part of the world. Not wanting to go with unrealistic expectations, I did minimal trip prep and have now spent weeks researching all the places visited and information learned. I look forward to returning soon, better informed with Mohammed as a friend and guide on a longer, more personalized plan through Ayoub and Syria Scope Travel.

An incredible trip with Tambi to the key areas and sites of Syria! Amazing history, culture, food, and people. Tambi ensured getting an inside look at a hopeful nation recovering from dictatorship and war. Logistics were all handled seamlessly from the outset of contact by Ayoub and also Mohammed who drove us around the country. Highly recommend!!

Joined its 7-day tour which pretty much covers everything you wish to see and experience in Syria.

Most tourists would normally have lots of questions in deciding a trip in Syria. So did I, and Syria Scope Travel explained everything in details.

Logistics across borders and insider the country is pre-arranged and taken care by the guide/driver throughout the trip, so I was totally relaxed with no concerns over safety and security.

Guide and driver are all experienced and professional with well-spoken English; they know the ins-and-outs of everything you may possibly want to know about Syria and the region.

the planned Hotels and restaurants are all very nice with very reasonable price.

Totally recommended for Syria travelwithout reservation!

we went on a 15 day trip to Syria.

Syria Scope Travel organized the trip for us, George was our guide. He is an excellent guide, very patient and humorous and his historical knowledge is vast. As he speaks French and English very good, communication was very good. Ahmed was our driver, also a very nice guy. So we were a small, well-harmonised group of 4, travelling north-west to Kassab, near the Turkish border, and south-west to Bosra, near the Jordanian border. The visit to the Jebeili soap factory in the old town of Aleppo was the fulfilment of a long wish of mine. Seeing and photographing the traditional soap making process gave me great pleasure.

The organisation of Syria Scope team was excellent, we didn't miss a thing, everything went well. We were in Damascus, Saidnaya, Malloula, Mar Musa, Homs, Hamra, Aleppo, Apameia, Ugarit, Kassab, Lattakia, Krak, Tartous, Palmyra, Busra, Bludan, Quneitra, Golan and so on. The hotels were surprisingly good. We saw beautiful and sad things in Syria, but we were surprised how normal life is again in Syria. And how much is already being rebuilt. The people we met in Syria were very generous and welcoming, the food was wonderful. We would have liked to stay longer.

My partner and I went to Syria with Syria Scope Travel a month a go, without much preparation and not knowing what to expect. What waited for us was a short, but unforgettable experience. Can only say thank you - to Edward., and especially also Fadi and the great team, all work with such great personal care and it was completely tailored to us. Really everything was flawlessly organized (transport and checkpoints, border crossing, accommodation in old Damascus) and we had wonderful encounters and unforgettable impressions. Our trip was much too short. Very grateful that we got the chance to make this experience and when it comes to Syria Scope Travel I do recommend those guys throughout. Hopefully until soon!

I traveled to Syria in December 2023 with the Syria Scope Travel team and they gave me a great Syria tour service, the guide Ahmed is a professional and the driver Naji speaks English and he's very fun, the team is very knowledgeable and fast, I went to Damascus, Palmyra, Aleppo and Lattakia, I can't say enough to thank this great company, I love Syria!
Highly recommended travel agency!