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 Jebel Qasioun by siaki68Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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All the small taxi companies have been cleared out of the arrival area. Outside the arrival building, there is a kiosk for taxis operated by Julia Dumna. Do not ask who owns this company, but the fares have increased to SYP 1,000 to the city centre and more for other destinations. You have no choice, if you want to travel by taxi, as the police chase any lingering yellow taxis away. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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The airport is pretty small and manageable. It is quite rundown too. Food outlets are limited, crappy and serves almost nothing. The airport queues for security check, check-in and gate entrance are disorganized and chaotic although there is not really a very big amount of travellers.
Nevertheless, check out the small duty-free shop and you may find some surprises. Theme: Airplane
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The SYP1500 airport departure tax is now included in the air ticket. So you no longer need to pay separately. This new rule has been in effect since June 2009. However, you may need to reconfirm if you are in possession of an air ticket issued before June. Theme: Airplane
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 Street in Damascus by MalenaN
The time to reach Amman depends on how long it takes at the border. For me it was quick but we had to wait for one passenger in two hours. Don't know why it took so long for him.
The service taxi stops at Abdali bus station in Amman.
Also three years later I took a service taxi the same way for 500 SP. This time we were only three people in the car (me, a girl who spoke English and her uncle) and it was quick at the border. It took about three hours between Damascus and Amman. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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For taxis in town, negotiate a price before getting in. At the airport, they have fixed price taxis which is a good thing for traveler because its a good price ( $ 10 fixed price) and you know its a reliable service because they coordinate it at the airport for you. Just pay the $ 10 and they give you a voucher and the taxi driver takes you to where you must go). Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Taxi! by TheWanderingCamel
Taxis all should have a meter - make sure the driver puts it on before he moves off.
There often private drivers waiting outside hotels. Their cars won't have a meter, but you can negotiate a price with them. If you're going to be around for a few days and want to get out and about further afield in the city, it's not a bad idea to get to know one or two of them and use their services. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Opposite Al-Haramein by MalenaNLeave a Comment Theme: Bus
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invitation to a family by malasli
Ther are also collective taxis--sticky and more expensive. Best to buy tickets for the bus one day in advance. the earliest bus goes out 7 in the morning.
From Damascus to Amman: There is only one bus per day. But penty of Taxis.
From Beirut: You take a bus or Taxi from Charles Helou bus station. If you don't have a visa, you have to take the taxi --it is said. Again, it's none too spacious. I sat almost on the lap of the French expatriate next to me, holding on to the door handle in every curve. It takes 2 and a half hour--inclusive of the time passengers spent in the duty free and at the border.
If you have a multiple entry Syriain visa and want to go to Beirut from Damnascus, you can get a free 48 hour visa. If you have a single entry visa you can go to the immigration in Damascus and get a permission to come back in.
Costs: by Taxi 10 Dollars, by bus it's less.
The bus stops near presidents bridge in Damascus. You should ask for Jisr al rice, and then below the bridge is the local bus terminal, wher you can take a big bus to Bab Touma (where people rent out rooms) or Merjeh near Bahsa (the place where all the budget hotels are) for only 5 lira for 2 rides.
There is no bus to or from Israel. But once a year the Druze sect members have a reunion and party at the border, and you can go and wave hello. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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On the Sahat al Shouhadaa and in the streets nearby there are travel agencies, middle-range hotels, some government offices and… some very good cake-shops. We are now very close to the western tip of the "old city". The old city of Damascus is still three-quarters surrounded by its rampart walls which are ringed by streets crowded with traffic and people. To the north suns the boulevard Al Malek Fayssal. To the south there is the rue Zaghloul (lined with fine mosques and madrassas: Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Get cheap flights to Damascus. Airports in the area include Damascus Intl (DAM). When you fly to Damascus you can take in Omayyad Mosque, Souk El-Hamidiyeh, azem palace and citadel. Check flights to Damascus when you want to visit these nearby places: .
- Omayad Hotel Demascus
1, Brazil Avenue PO Box 7811, Damascus - Sheraton Maaret Sednaya Hotel
Ma'aret Sednaya, Damascus - Carlton Green Hill
Jedaidet Al-Wadi, Damascus - Regency Park Hotel
P.O. Box 140 Zabadani Damascus Countryside Syria, Damascus - Al Jalaa
Mazzeh quarter, Damascus - Zenobia Cham Palace Hotel Damascus
Damascus Road PO Box 135, Damascus - Venezia
Bahsa, Damascus - Afamia
Furat Street Omayad Square, Damascus - Cham Palace Hotel
Maysaloun St. P.O. Box 7570, Damascus - Sheraton Damascus Hotel & Towers
Omayad Square PO Box 4795, Damascus - Royal Suites Hotel Damascus
Souk Al Hal Bahsa Al Itihad Street PO Box 357, Damascus - Plaza Hotel
Maysaloan St City Center, Damascus - Al Majed Hotel Damascus
29th May Street Assufara Cinema, Damascus - Four Seasons Hotel Damascus
Shukri Al Quatli Street PO Box 6311, Damascus - Le Meridien Hotel
Avenue Choukry Kouatly, Damascus
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