Looking for a different kind of summer? This Syria summer tour takes you away from the heat to the finest stretches of the Syrian coast. Relax by the sea, escape into the cool mountains, and enjoy a summer that is easy rather than exhausting. Everything is arranged — you only have to book.
The idea behind the trip
A summer itinerary that combines four things:
- The sea and time to do nothing
- Cool mountain country
- A light touch of history
- Summer food and coastal dining
The aim is a genuinely enjoyable, easy-going trip — not a punishing schedule.
At a glance
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 days / 4 nights |
| Base | Latakia, with day trips |
| Accommodation | 4 or 5-star hotel |
| Transport | Private car with driver, 12 hours daily |
| Best for | Beach time, cool mountain air and an unhurried pace |
Day 1 — Arrival in Damascus and straight to the coast
Airport pickup on arrival in Damascus, then straight on to Latakia. Arrive and settle in with an easy first evening by the sea, staying in a four or five-star hotel in Latakia.
Day 2 — A full beach day
A free morning by the sea at a beach club or a private beach, with optional activities: jet ski, swimming and boats. Seafood lunch, and a second night in Latakia.
Day 3 — Kasab: escaping the heat
A trip up to Kasab, a cool mountain area of pine forest. Time at a café with a view, lunch out in the open, and plenty of scenery for photographs, before returning to Latakia for the night.
Day 4 — Tartus and Arwad island
South to Tartus, then a boat across to Arwad island for a seafood lunch and free time on the island, before heading back to Latakia to sleep.
Day 5 — Back to Damascus and departure
The return to Damascus with some easy time in a café or the souq, then the transfer to the airport.
What is included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- A private car with driver, 12 hours a day
- Full trip organisation
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Syria summer tour?
Five days and four nights, based on the coast at Latakia with day trips to Kasab, Tartus and Arwad island.
What is the best month for this trip?
It is designed for the summer season, when the coast is at its best and the mountains at Kasab offer an escape from the heat.
What can I do on the beach day?
A beach club or private beach, with optional jet ski, swimming and boat activities, plus a seafood lunch.
Where is Kasab?
Kasab is a cool, green mountain town in the far north of the Latakia governorate, close to the Turkish border — an easy day trip from the coast.
Can I visit Arwad island?
Yes. Day four includes a boat crossing to Arwad, the only inhabited island in Syria, with a seafood lunch and free time there.
What kind of hotel is used?
A four or five-star hotel in Latakia, which serves as the base for the whole trip.
Before you travel
Read our Syria tourist visa guide and how to get to Syria. To see more of the region, look at the best places in the Latakia countryside and 6 amazing activities on the Syrian coast.
