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A pleasant and varied Mediterranean climate with four distinct seasons.
Average temperature 32c.in summer, 10c. in winter and 22c. in spring
and autumn.
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November through April: gmt+2HOURS. (Winter).
March through October: gmt+3HOURS. (Summer).
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A valid passport with an entry visa. Any amount of foreign currency
could be brought into Syria.
However, the sum of foreign currency allowed out should not exceed
the amount brought in.
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Damascus, the main gateway to Syria, is connected with all continents
by the national carrier (Syrian air)
And the major international airlines, by land. Highways, with Lebanon,
Jordan, Iraq and turkey, connect Syria. There are seaport facilities
at Lattakia and Tartous.
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There are international (5star) hotels in Syria:(Sheraton, Meridien,
Ebla hotel, cham palace), numerous first
And second-class hotel are found throughout the country.
Chalets and camps are also available along the coastline during
summer.
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Buses,
cars and trains serve all major cities. Special tourist buses and
cars are available. Syrian air has domestic flights connecting Damascus
with the principal cities. City transport includes taxes and buses.
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The
Syrian pound (called lira).
The band notes are 50 - 100 - 200 - 500 - 1000 lira.
The coins are 1 - 2 - 5 - 10 - 25 lira.
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A. C. .220volts, 50h.z
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Daily Arabic newspapers as well as foreign periodicals
Are sold at many newsstands. Local radio and television programmes
are broadcasted daily in arebic, French and English.
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Cultural and artistic life is active all the year around .art exhibitions
are held almost weekly. Annual international festivals for dance
and music take place in the midst of tow splendid historical sites:
Bosra (October) and Palmyra
(May). In addition to that, there are: Damascus international fair
(September), Damascus international flower show (May)
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TEL,
FAX, MOBIL, INTERNET systems are available.
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Kilograms and Metric system.
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The official language is Arabic . Most Syrians also speak a second
language, which, most often, is French or English.
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Government:8.00 to 14.00
Stores: 8.00 to 13.30 and 16.00 to 19.00 (Winter) 21.00(Summer)
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Friday
is the offical weekend.
Monday is museums and castles holiday.
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There is a great diversity in the Syrian cuisine, which is reputed
throughout the Arab world. . The best-known dishes are: kibbeh (pounded
lamb meat and crushed wheat) which itself comes in counties variation,
meshwi (skewered grilled meat) hoummos (chick peas puree). Tabbouleh
(cracked wheat salad), and kounafa pastry (shredded baked cream
of pistachio, covered with syrup). Western cuisine is available
in all international hotels and major restaurants.
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Shopping in Syria is an endless delight due to the variety, beauty
and fame of Syrian products and handicrafts such as: brocades, mosaics,
handblown glass, embroideries engraved copperworks, silverworks,
etc…
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General conditions and information
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Passports and visa:
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All visitors should hold a valid passport without having an Israeli
stamp.
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All visitors should obtain an entry visa if the group is less than
8persons, otherwise a collective visa is granted upon presenting the
group manifest at the border.
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Payment: |
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A deposit of 50% is to be paid prior to arrival and the balance upon
arrival or on special agreement. |
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No cancellation fees are charged if made 30 days prior to arrival.
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If on shorter notice, 30% is to be charged.
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Liability: |
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Acting as tour agent and or operator our company and all its stuff
and personnel are, not liable for any or prejudice, prejudgment and
or claim for loss, or injury raised by mistakes or by human error of
the contractors however we will be more than happy to render our
maximum assistance as long as it may be needed.
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