Bride of Middle East- Beirut

Itinerary in brief:

Day 1 –Arrival – Beirut
Day 2 –Half Day Panoramic Beirut city tour
Day 3 - Full Day – Chouf Mountains- Beiteddine-Deir Kamar  - with Lunch
Day 4 - Full Day –Jeita-Harissa-Byblos - with Lunch
Day 5 – Full Day-Baalback-ksara-Anjar  - With Lunch
Day 6 & 7 –Day Free for leisure 
Day 8 – Departure From Beirut  

Itinerary in Details:

Day 1 –Arrival – Beirut
Arrival to Rafic El Hariri International Airport our representative will meet and assist you upon arrival.
Transfer to Beirut hotel for check-in & overnight.
Day 2 –Half Day Panoramic Beirut city tour
After breakfast, a hop on hop off bus will meet you in front of Mohamad el Amin Mosque Down Town to start you tour their where you will have many stops in Beirut, Martyrs' Square, Cathedral of St. Elian & St. Gregory, Beit Beirut Museum, National Museum, Raouche Rock, Zaitounay Bay, Roman Baths & St. Louis Capuchin Cathedral.

For a spot of shopping, why not hop off at the Beirut Souks? Historically, this has always been the commercial heart of the city and it definitely is again. Badly damaged in the war, it has been undergoing major regeneration and the incredible Zaha Hadid-designed north Souks department storeis sure to be one of the city’s architectural jewels.
Hop back on the bus and keep enjoying Beirut from its open-topped roof. The Roman Baths, in the heart of downtown, would make a great place to hop off next. Some 2,000 years old, these baths provide an excellent window into life in Roman Berytus, one of the various names this ancient city has gone by.
Hop off at St George Maronite Cathedral, an impressive building which stands right by a beautiful mosque and a Greek Orthodox Cathedral, symbolizing the city’s long-standing religious plurality. The Greek Orthodox Cathedral also has an excellent little museum in its crypt. Feel like a coffee? There´s no better place than the vibrant, buzzing Nejmeh Square, which is just around the corner.
Hop back on and head for Raouche, where you can see the incredible Raouche or Pigeon Rocks, and relax in one of the cliff-top cafés. For the last stop, try the fascinating AUB Archaeological Museum for an insight into Beirut's long and varied history. There’s so much to see and do in Beirut and with City Sightseeing, you can do it all.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus details:
First tour: 9:30 a.m.
Last tour: 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 120 minutes
Frequency: every 40 minutes

After discovering Beirut city you will go back to the hotel at any time you want to rest and overnight.

Day 3 - Full Day – Chouf Mountains- Beiteddine-Deir Kamar  - with Lunch
Discover two of Lebanon's highlights in one day and visit the old centers of power during its Emir ruling. Admire the spectacular early 19th-century Lebanese architecture of the Beiteddine Palace with its beautiful structures, antique furniture and fine mosaics. We will continue our day to Deir el-Qamar, the capital of the Emirs in the 17th and 18th centuries, where you will wander through the old cobblestone streets of this charming town and will get introduced to its medieval palaces, governmental buildings and caravans. On your way, you will enjoy an on-the-go lunch bag with home-made manaouche, boiled eggs, two kinds of bread, jam and organic fruits & vegetables.

Return to the hotel in due time. Overnight in the chosen hotel.

Day 4 - Full Day –Jeita-Harissa-Byblos - with Lunch
The highlights of northern Lebanon away. Experience the underground wonders of the cave system at Jeita Grotto. Enjoy the dramatic limestone features and vibrant colours that create this mystical atmosphere. Admire the view from Our Lady of Lebanon and stop for lunch before visiting ancient Byblos.

Begin your adventure at Jeita Grotto, a system of 2 interconnected caves, 1 on the water's surface and the other accessed via the walkway. Spectacular stalactites and stalagmites sit in huge chambers; the labyrinth of galleries intertwine over 5.6 miles (9 km), creating a breathtaking natural wonder.

Next, board the cable car from Jounieh to the summit village of Harissa, home to the Lebanese pilgrimage site, Our Lady of Lebanon. Absorb the far-reaching views over the bay and across the Mediterranean Sea.

Heading to Byblos—thought to be the oldest continuously inhabited place on earth. Refresh and relax with a traditional lunch before seeing the wander streets of the ancient port town, marvel at the Phoenician ruins of the impressive Crusader Castle, and perhaps dip into the souks for a souvenir.
Return to the hotel in due time. Overnight in the chosen hotel.

Day 5 – Full Day-Baalback-ksara-Anjar  - With Lunch
After Breakfast our guide will meet you to go to Baalbek: Lebanon’s greatest Roman Treasure can be counted among the wonders of the ancient world. The Largest and most noble Roman temples ever built; they are also among the best preserved. Baalbeck’s monuments suffered from theft, war and earthquakes, as well as from numerous medieval additions.

Then head to Anjar: is completely different from any other archaeological experience you’ll have in Lebanon. Other historical sites in the country, different epochs and civilizations are superimposed one on top of the other.

Then you will enjoy lunch in Anjar in the magnificent nature of it and then head back to ksara winery to enjoy the caving tour and wine tasting. Overnight in the chosen hotel.

Day 6 & 7 –Day Free for leisure   
You will have breakfast at the hotel then a free full day for shopping, entertainment and everything you wish.

Day 8 – Departure From Beirut  
After breakfast, you will check out and the driver will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to transport you to the airport.

Tour Includes:

Prices are per person in sharing double room / Twin rooms subject to availability

P.S: Prices are subject to change after the sold out of our allocation and rooms will be subject to availability upon confirmation

The validity of price: Sep 2019- May 2020

Package Includes:

·      Transfer Airport – Hotel – Airport
·      7 nights’ accommodation in Beirut
·      Daily breakfast at the hotel
·      Beirut City tour -  Hop on Hop off
·      Full Day Chouf Mountains with Lunch with soft drinks
·      Full Day Jeita-Harissa-Byblos with Lunch with soft drinks
·      Full Day Baalback-Ksara-Anjar with Lunch with soft drinks
·      Tours include ( Arabic, English, French guide )

Package Excludes:

Intl Flight tickets
·      Meals not mentioned
·      Optional Tours if exist
·      All room incidentals (minibar, laundry, room service, etc.)
·      In/out porterage
·      Tips to guide and driver
·      Personal expenses
·      Visa if required

Hotels:

Four Points by Sheraton 4* Sup- or Similar
Radisson Blu Martinez- 5* - or Similar

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