I'm a Vegetarian. Will this be a problem?

Middle Eastern cuisine is actually rich with vegetarian options. A traditional Middle Eastern breakfast, for example, usually consists of a spread of: pita bread, cheese, hard boiled eggs, black and green olives, apricot jam, hummus and coffee or tea. Fresh fruit is available at local shops and stands and vegetable sides and salads are popular options at most restaurants. Let us know in advance if you would strongly prefer vegetarian meals. Where you might run into difficulty is when you stay with a host family or are a guest on any other occasion. Local Syrians take it as a point of pride to treat their guests very well, and often this includes serving them large portions of their best dishes, including meat dishes-it is sometimes difficult to politely refuse your host's hospitality.