This unique tour takes you deep into North-East Syria’s autonomous region of Rojava, where Kurds, Arabs, Assyrian Christians, and other communities have sought to build a democratic, secular society from the ruins of war. Experience Kurdish culture flourishing openly after decades of suppression. Visit women-only villages operating on feminist principles, ancient Christian and Jewish heritage sites, and meet former YPG/YPJ fighters who defended Kobane. Witness striking contrasts: Raqqa rebuilding from ISIS occupation, resilient border towns, and Qamishli’s vibrant multi-faith atmosphere.
The permissions and connections required make independent travel nearly impossible. Our established relationships mean you’ll experience Rojava from the inside.
Itinerary
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Day One Arrival in Damascus
• Arrive in Damascus and head to your hotel. There will be a briefing, and then the group will go out for dinner.
• Overnight in Damascus.
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Day Two Raqqa
• At 6:00am, we will depart on the 6-hour drive to Raqqa, crossing into SDF-controlled territory.
• After checking into the hotel, we will tour Raqqa’s markets, visit the ISIS history museum, the Euphrates riverfront, and the local library.
• In the late afternoon, drive to Jaabar Castle for sunset over the lake, followed by an evening tour of Raqqa.
• Overnight in Raqqa.
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Day Three Jinwar Women’s Village
• This morning, we will visit Jinwar, an autonomous women’s village, to learn about their community
model.• We will then continue to Qamishli to explore Assyrian Christian churches, the Jewish quarter and synagogue, and views across the Turkish border. Sunset at Azadi Park with its funfair
atmosphere and Kurdish cultural scene.• Later, we will view the sunset at Azadi Park with its funfair atmosphere and Kurdish cultural scene.
• Overnight in Qamishli.
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Day Four Hasakah
• Travel to Hasakah, home to a mixed population of Kurds, Assyrian Christians, and Arabs. Walk through vibrant markets and visit city monuments, with a possible homestay experience.
• Afternoon excursion to Mount Abdulaziz to tour Sukare Citadel, then participate in preparing a group barbecue in the mountain setting.
• Overnight in Hasakah.
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Day Five Kobane
• After breakfast, we depart for Kobane, where local families share stories of resistance against ISIS.
• Visit the Resistance Monument and learn about the community’s recent history over lunch.
• Return to Raqqa for a final evening along the Euphrates.
• Overnight in Raqqa.
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Day Six Resafa
• This morning, we will depart at 8:00am, stopping at the ancient Roman city of Resafa for a guided tour.
• We will arrive back in Damascus for approximately 4:00pm, where the tour ends.
- Rojava Exploratory Tour
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- Deposit: £
- Single room supplement: £
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