The archeological sites are deemed to be an important collection of historical documents and accounts of civilization that maybe a reliable source to record history at our present age in which history is considered as the science of documentation, security and investigation. It is considered to be the gate of human civilization and that each building in it has a historical story and each archeological site has along exciting tale.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Beirut
Meet and assist at arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Beirut – Beiteddine – Deir El Kamar
The day will start with a visit of the Capital: Beirut. The Pigeons Rock, the Coastal Avenue, then the city center where you will find one of the largest reconstruction project in the World and the National Museum. En route for the Chouf Mountains. The visit will start by Deir El Qamar, the ancient residence of the Governors of Lebanon. Proceed to Beiteddine, a superb example of the Lebanese architecture from the 18th and 19th century which includes a museum and a superb exhibition of mosaics.
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Day 3: Harissa – Tripoli – Byblos
Drive to the north region. Discover first, Harissa climb by cable car up tot he statue of “Notre Dame”. Continue to reach the second town in Lebanon Tripoli. Visit of the St. Gilles castle then proceed to the Taylan Mosque. Walk through the souk. Continue to Byblos, the oldest town in the world continuously inhabited for the last 5000 years. Visit the Citadel, the St John church and the harbor.
(B)
Day 4: Baalbeck – Anjar
Drive across Mount Lebanon then descend towards the Beqaa Valley to reach the world greatest historical sites: Baalbeck. Visit the place with the Temple of Jupiter and Bacchus. Visit the Ksara winery for a taste of the Lebanese production then proceed to Anjar the only Omayyad site in Lebanon.
(B)
Day 5: Beirut Departure
Transfer to the airport – flight back.
(B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
This price includes:
- Meet and assist at Beirut airport on arrival and departure;
- Round trip transfers A/P-HTL-A/P;
- Private transportation for 3 days excursions according to group size;
- Bilingual guide for 3 days according to group nationality;
- Entrance fees to the visited sites;
- Hotel accommodation at 3* hotel for 4 nights in sharing double room on Bed & breakfast basis;
- One free tour leader in sharing double room for 15 paying pax and over;
- VAT 10 % on Lebanon Services effective 1st February 2002.
This price does not include:
- Visa to Lebanon: $ 17 per person;
- Lunches and Dinners;
- Extras and personal expenses;
- Tips to the guide and driver.
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