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Lebanon Winter Tour
Discover the wonders of Lebanon on this unforgettable tour that takes you to Beirut, Sion, Baalbek, Jeita Grotto, Tripoli, and Qadisha Valley. Explore ancient ruins, marvel at stunning landscapes, and experience vibrant culture as you journey through some of the country’s most captivating destinations. From the cosmopolitan capital city to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qadisha Valley, this tour offers a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. Join us for an adventure that will immerse you in the fascinating past and present of Lebanon.
General info
| Start date | Wednesday 6 December 2023 |
| End date | Friday 15 December 2023 |
| Days | 10 days / 9 nights |
| Price | € 1245 Syria combo: € 2,545 |
| Including | Accommodation (shared) Transportation on the ground Local guide Breakfast Entry fees |
| Excluding | International flights Single room (€ 475) Insurance Visa Lunch & Dinner Tips for the guide Personal expenses |
Itinerary
Wednesday 6 December – Beirut
- Arrival in Beirut on your own convenience.
- Overnight stay in Beirut.
Thursday 7 December – Beirut – Sidon – Tyrus
- Drive to the south, towards Sidon, an ancient port city.
- Highlight: Visit the majestic Sea Castle in Sidon.
- We continue to Tyrus, the southernmost city in Lebanon, also known as Sur.
- We’ll explore the UNESCO World Herritage sites in Tyrus.
- Return to Beirut.
- Overnight stay in Beirut.
Friday 8 December – Beirut – Qadisha Valley
- Drive towards the mountains of Lebanon; experience the natural landscape of the Holy valley, the Qadisha Valley.
- Highlight: Stop at Qadisha Valley for a panoramic view and see natural caves from the Paleolithic era.
- Visit the famous Château Musar Winery, known for its traditional winemaking methods
- Explore the vineyards, take a tour of the winery and enjoy a wine tasting.
- Visit the monastery of St Anthony Kozhaya.
- Overnight stay at the monastery of St. Anothony Kozhaya.
Saturday 9 December – Qadisha Valley – Tripoli – Batroun – Byblos
- Drive to the second largest city of Lebanon; Tripoli.
- Highlight: Visit the Citadel of Raymond de St. Gilles, the Al Mansouri Great Mosque and the Taynal Mosque.
- Visit the old souks.
- Pass by the Phoenician sea wall at the city of Batroun.
- Arrival in the ancient city of Byblos.
- Overnight stay in Byblos.
Sunday 10 December – Byblos – Jeita Grotto
- Highlight: Travel to Jeita Grotto, a massive interconnected cave system that stretches for 9 km with chambers that reach over 100 meters high.
- Highlight: Return to Byblos to visit the Crusader Castle, Amphitheater, St. John’s Church, old souk, and Roman columns.
- Overnight stay in Byblos.
Monday 11 December – Byblos – Beirut
- Drive to Beirut.
- Highlight: We talke a city walk in Beirut, including a visit to Hamra Street, the Boulevard and Helou Street.
- Among the places we visit are Martyrs Square, Nejmeh Square, the famous clock tower, the Roman Ruins and Bathes, Mohammad El Amin Mosque and the Saint Georges Church.
- See the Armenian Quarter.
- Overnight stay in Beirut.
Tuesday 12 December – Deir el-Qamar – Beiteddine
- Drive from Beirut to Beiteddine, a charming village known for its old ruins.
- Highlight: Along the way we stop at Deir el-Qamar, a UNESCO site that means “monastery of the moon”.
- Overnight in Deir el-Qamar.
Wednesday 13 December – Deir el-Qamar – Baalbek – Anjar – Chtoura
- Drive to Baalbek.
- Highlight: Visit the Roman ruins of Baalbek, an ancient city built by the Phoenicians and dedicated to the god Baäi
- See the temple of Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus, which were built during the Roman period.
- Stop at the ruins of Anjar.
- We continue to Chtoura.
- Overnight stay in Chtoura.
Thursday 14 December – Chtoura – Beirut
- Transfer to Beirut.
- Free day in Beirut.
- Overnight stay in Beirut.
Friday 15 December – Beirut
- End of the tour, departure at your own convenience.
- OR: 8:00AM departure for the Syria Winder Wonderland Tour.