Tailored Tours

Pilgrimage & Religious Tours

Discover the roots of Islam and Christianity in Syria.  Visit some of Syria`s over 10,000 archaeological sites, many of which are of religious importance, making sure to see Cave of Cane and Abel, the Street Called Straight in Damascus where St. Paul met Ananias and the window through which he fled the Romans.  Or experience inter-religious communion in Deir Mar Musa, a monastery dedicated towards furthering Christian-Muslim understanding. The Syrian people`s legendary tolerance provides a relaxing and secure environment for excursions into the history of religion. Nawafir can arrange for simple accommodation in monasteries to experience life in the community.

Want to have a unique look into at the lives of women in Syria?  We can put together a tour for women only, guided by an experienced female guide, and including discussions and meetings with women of different backgrounds, visits to women’s organisations, an obligatory visit to a Arabic Hammam (steam bath), and much more.

Learn how to cook Arabic food! Any of our standard round-trips could be used as the framework for a cooking trip. Every tour starts with an Arabic lesson where you learn the Arabic names for major vegetables, fruits, meat and dishes. The visits and city tours will focus on markets and restaurants and in the evening we will cook with the Chefs de cuisine of major hotels and restaurants.  (  This tour can also include Lebanon )

For students of history, religion or art history, Nawafir can provide tailored group tours in Syria. Send us your program of studies and interests, and we will put together an appropriate itinerary to meet your academic needs, including competent academic guides and lecturers.