Syria is one of the world's great unsung travel destinations. And it's unsung for a reason: the country's testy relationship with the West has largely protected its rich history and natural wonders from the erosions of tourism. The size of the country means any visitor can pack plenty in. The classic route is north-south between the big cities, with an excursion to the desert halfway – but there are plenty of variations. In order to find out what this rich and diverse country has on offer and to get offers on cheap flight deals to Saudi Arabia, talk to our travel experts at Travel center. If you want a city-break, you have two great metropolises to choose from, each now boasting many characterful boutique hotels. There's the capital, Damascus – perhaps the world's oldest continuously inhabited city – and Aleppo, its equally venerable northern cousin, whose moody, all-dispensing souks seem to rise straight from some Biblical illustration.