Syria is home to a dizzying array of peoples and religions. Home to Greek, Armenian branches of the Eastern Orthodox church, Sunni, Shi'ite, Ismaili and Alawite Muslims, Druze, Armenians, Palestinians, Kurds, Circasssians, and others; Syria present day makeup is the current manifestation of the region's historical diversity.
Today, Syria is once again welcoming visitors with the traditional grace, warmth, charm and generosity for which the Arab world is justly famed.
Most visitors go home overwhelmed by the hospitality of the people, pleasantly surprised by this unexpected feature of travel in the area.
