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Lebanon, 8 Days · Stay with excursion
Beirut and the Lebanese Coast
Explore the fascinating coast of Lebanon
Embark on this amazing journey to a country marked by different cultures and where the contrasts between East and West are very present. You will discover captivating mountain landscapes, fascinating historical ruins and cities full of charm due to their tradition and history. Are you ready?
Departure date
June 2024
From
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Travel details
City of origin - Beirut
Departure with destination Beirut. Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in. Dinner (as long as arrival at the hotel is before 9:00 p. m. ) and overnight stay.
Beirut - Deir al-Qamar - Beit ed-Dine - Beirut
Breakfast. In the morning, departure for a city tour of the capital of Lebanon, Beirut. You will visit the National Museum, the city center and the Rock of the Pigeons or Rock of Raouché, on the coastal avenue that bears the same name and which is a natural landmark of the city. Then, departure to the Chouf region to reach Deir El Qamar, a small capital city of the Mount Lebanon area known for its stone houses with red roofs where we will visit the Monastery of the Moon. Continuation to the town of Beit ed-Dine to visit its imposing palace. At the end, return to the hotel in Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay.
Beirut - Sidon - Tyre - Beirut
Breakfast. Departure to Sidon (Saida) to visit Qalaat-Al Bahr, its Crusader castle that dominates the port; Khan al-Franj, an old Ottoman inn for caravans; the Eshmun Temple, which was an ancient place of prayer; and its old medieval souks. Continuation to drive, on the south coast of Lebanon, to visit the archaeological sites of Al Baas, which includes ruins of a Roman hippodrome, tombs and a large cobbled path with a beautiful arch; and Al Mina, where a long path with columns, remains of marble and Byzantine mosaics stands out. At the end, return to the hotel in Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay.
Beirut - Jeita Caves - Harissa - Beirut
Breakfast. Departure to visit the Jeita Caves, located in the Nahr al-Kalb valley and composed of two separate levels but, at the same time, interconnected Continue to Harissa, where the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon is located and a Maronite church on top of a hill (cable car ride included), and from where there are impressive views of Jounieh and Beirut. At the end, return to the hotel in Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay.
Beirut - Batrún - Tripoli - Beirut
Breakfast. Departure to Batrún, a coastal city in northern Lebanon and one of the oldest cities in the world where the historic churches, the citadel and a Phoenician wall stand out. Continue to Tripoli, the second largest city in Lebanon and famous for its medieval Mamluk architecture, its citadel and its labyrinthine souk. Today it is an important seaport. At the end, return to the hotel in Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay.
Beirut - Byblos - Bisharri - Qozhaya Monastery- Qadisha Valley - Beirut
Breakfast. Departure to Byblos, the oldest city in the world, to see its old port, its citadel and its traditional souks. Continuation to Bisharri to see the museum of the famous poet, painter and sculptor Khalil Gibran and the Cedars of God Forest. Afterwards, visit the Qozhaya Monastery, a famous pilgrimage site located in a mountainous area. Then, departure to the Qadisha Valley or Holy Valley, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where the unique Maronite Christian monasteries in the Middle East abound. At the end, return to the hotel in Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay.
Beerat -Baalbake - Anjar - Ksara - Beirut
Breakfast. Departure to the Bekaa Valley towards the Phoenician city of Baalbek, to visit its impressive Roman ruins where the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter stand out. Continuation to Anjar, a city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and visit its ruins from the time of the Umayyads. Afterwards, visit Château Ksara, the largest and oldest winery in Lebanon, to learn about Lebanese wine production and where you will have the opportunity to taste it. At the end, return to the hotel in Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay.
Beirut - City of origin
Breakfast. At the prearranged time, transfer to the airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.
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Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Category A
Gems Hotel
Maqdessi, Hamra Street, Beirut
Category B
Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Beirut Raouche
Australia Street, Beirut
Category C
Gefinor Rotana
Clemenceau Street, Beirut
Important remarks
- You may be denied entry in Lebanon by the authorities if your passport contains an entry or exit stamp from Israel.
- Lebanon is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.
- Please check which documents are required to enter the country.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.