The archeological sites are deemed to be an important collection of historical documents and accounts of civilization that maybe a reliable source to record history at our present age in which history is considered as the science of documentation,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.
If you are interested in history and historical monuments, you cannot miss Lebanon because there is a monument around every corner and there is no civilization in the east or west throughout the world history that didn't pass through Lebanon and leave a mark. Beirut, Baalback, Anjar, Tripoli, Sidon, Tyre...
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Beirut Arrival
Arrival to Beirut meet and assist, transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Beirut Deir el Kamar Beiteddine
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: Dog River Jeita Harissa Byblos
Via the Coastal highway, proceed to the Dog River. A visit of the Jeita grotto. The grotto is the slow work of the nature during the past thousand years. Visit of the upper cave on foot and the lower cave by small boat. Proceed to Harissa, climbing by cable car to the Holy statue of Notre Dame for a breathtaking view of Jounieh and Beirut. Continue to Byblos, the oldest twon in the world continuously inhabited for the last 5000 years. Visit the Citadel, the St John church and the harbor.
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Day 4: Tyre Sidon Echmoun
Drive south to reach Tyre. Visit of this magnificent sight including the sanctuary and the Hippodrome. At 20 minutes drive from Tyre, the village of Qana, known for the miracle of transforming the water into wine. Continue in the afternoon to Saida. Town on the coast. Visit of the Sea castle and the souk. On the way back to Beirut short stop at Eschmoun, the Phoenician sight in Lebanon.
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Day 5: Cedars Bcharreh Qadisha Valley Tripoli
Drive north and climb to the Cedars where only some 400 trees remains but some are aging more than 2000 years. Continue to Bcharrι, village over the Qadisha valley and home town of the Lebanese poet Gebran Khalil Gebran. Continue to reach the second town in Lebanon Tripoli. Visit of the St. Gilles castle then the Taylan Mosque. Walk through the souk.
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Day 6: 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. Recognized to be one of the major market place on the Silk Road.
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Day 7: Beirut Departure
Transfer to the airport for flight onward.
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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 5 days excursions according to group size;
- Bilingual guide for 5 days according to group nationality;
- Entrance fees to the visited sites;
- Hotel accommodation at 3* hotel for 6 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.
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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