Taking one of our Syria tours is like taking a journey through time. Syria is the cradle of the great civilization, and the accomplishments of her ancient peoples are renowned throughout the world. It was here that agriculture began ten thousand years ago, that settlement commenced and civilization emerged. Houses, not caves, became man's dwellings, and he embarked on a journey of self-discovery. If you are interested in history and historical monuments, you cannot miss Syria because there is a monument around every corner and there is no civilization in the east or west throughout world history that didn't pass through Syria, leave a mark there as well as be effected by its long, long history. This is why Syria was called rightfully "The cradle of civilizations". The kingdom of Ugarit offered mankind the first alphabet in history. At Ebla, a royal palace was discovered containing one of the largest and most comprehensive documentary archives of the ancient world. The Amorites, the Kanaanites and Phoenicians inhabited the coastal regions, the Arameans were the highlander, and the Nabateans inhabited the south. Successive invasions by Hittites, Persians, Greeks and Romans left their mark. The Islamic conquest of 636 A. D. only gave the country its Arab identity. When you enter the old souks, on one of our Syria tours, you realize that history is alive and tangible, something you can see and touch. Syria is probably one of the most under-advertised yet important countries in the world. It is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world and the Syrian people are very friendly and peaceful.