Synopses & Reviews
Sunlight on the ancient stones of Palmyra and Baalbek, the bustle of the Aleppo souq, the buzz of Beirut's nightlife, the decorative wonders of Damascene houses and picturesque villages beneath Mt Lebanon - our definitive guide is your essential companion in every corner of this diverse and hospitable region.
Tempt Your Tastebuds with our dedicated Food & Drink chapter covering the region's mouth-watering cuisine written by expert authors and chefs
Connect With Culture through our comprehensive exploration of Syrian and Lebanese society and daily life
Unravel The Pastwith our in-depth coverage of the region's lengthy history and myriad historic sites
Find Your Way using our 68 detailed maps, including customized itineraries, maps and a full-color regional map
Talk The Talk with the help of our Arabic language chapter
Review
Lonely Planet guides are a must-pack' --Toronto Star, February 2006
Synopsis
Discover Syria &LebanonSmile your thanks when the elderly caretaker of a Damascus house opens the door just for you
Test-drive your Arabic as you fly through the Syrian desert in a 1960s Dodge taxi
What conflict? Find your peace hiking amid waterfalls, hermitages and monasteries in Lebanon's gorgeous Qadisha Valley
Lather up with olive oil soap from Aleppo's famous souq - and learn how to pick one fit for a queen
In This Guide:
Three authors, 140 days of on-the-road research, one international conflict, countless invitations to tea
Ask the archaeologist: all your questions on Syria's stunning ruins answered by a specialist
Get the local lowdown: special color chapter featuring travel tips from Syrians and Lebanese