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Apamea
Take a day trip from Hama to see the Roman colonnade and museum; one day is enough, no overnight stay needed.
Apamea is a lesser‑known Roman ruin north of Hama, featuring a mile‑long colonnade, a citadel, and a small museum. The site is spread over several kilometres but is walkable, and most visitors explore it in a single day from Hama.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- SYP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)
- avoid Jun–Aug (hot, limited services) (check)
- Airports
- DAM · ALP
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Syria before …
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Syria ↗Check your own government travel advice for Syria before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Syria ↗No independent tourist entry route is documented here.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Apamea112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Apamea, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs generally do not work in Syria: see Insurance & payments above.Syria-wide
- SafetySecurity can shift quickly; follow official travel advisories and stay in Hama overnight.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAM Damascus International Airport (About 3 h drive; most travellers arrive via Hama from Damascus or Aleppo).
- Getting aroundHire a driver from Hama (most hotels arrange it) or take a local bus that drops you a few hundred metres from the site…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketSite entry ticket$5–$7
- Budget bedBudget hotel in Hama (single room), a night, per roomSYP 15,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel in Hama (single room), a night, per roomSYP 30,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel in Hama (single room), a night, per roomSYP 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SYP 15,000 · Mid SYP 30,000 · High SYP 60,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAM Damascus International Airport (About 3 h drive; most travellers arrive via Hama from Damascus or Aleppo) · ALP Aleppo International Airport (About 2 h drive; check current operational status)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Apamea: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hire a driver from Hama (most hotels arrange it) or take a local bus that drops you a few hundred metres from the site; then a short uphill walk or a 125 cc motorcycle ride (small fee). The ruins are best explored on foot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Apamea ruins
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Hire driver from Hama (≈30 min) or bus to drop‑off point, then walk 5–10 min
Entry ticket a few US dollars; guide optional.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
None nearby
Day‑trip only; stay in Hama or Homs.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £15–£25 (≈ US$20–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- £25–£45 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- £45 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel in Hama (single room)1 × 1 night × SYP 15,000 | SYP 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SYP 15,000 | SYP 15,000 |
| Hired driver from Hama (round trip)1 × SYP 20,000 · check | SYP 20,000 |
| Site entry ticket1 × SYP 5,000 · check | SYP 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SYP 5,500 |
| Trip total≈ SYP 60,500 per person per day, bed included | SYP 60,500 |
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2026 estimate in Syrian pounds; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Site entry ticket | $5–$7 |
| Basic western meal at site restaurant | $6–$10 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | $1–$2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Local motorbike touts may demand extra money; agree on price beforehand.
- No formal disabled access; wheelchair use is uncertain.
- Security situation can change; check current travel advisories.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 110
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance110
- Fire113
Embassy
My embassy: —
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- كم السعر؟ — How much is it? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the bathroom? (ayna al‑ḥammām?)
Check current security advice before travelling.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Apamea. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check) · avoid Jun–Aug (hot, limited services) (check)
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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