Lebanon Escape – 5 Days / 4 Nights

Upon arrival to Beirut International Airport, you’ll be met and assisted by our representative. You’ll then take a transfer to your hotel for Check-in, and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will take your transfer at 8:30 to visit Beirut. The Lebanese capital was nicknamed "Switzerland of the Middle East". You will discover the amazing Cornice with the
sublime Pigeons’ Rock (Raoucheh) as well as the renovated city center. In Beirut, you will enter an urban setting at Saifi Village, where you will find the spirit of French colonial architecture and luxury boutiques in the area. You’ll then head to the Martyrs’ Square on the main street where you’ll visit, "Mohammad Al Amin" Mosque, a cultural masterpiece inspired by Ottoman architecture. You’ll also get to visit the authentically-crafted neoclassical cathedral of St. George - Maronite Cathedral, then pass by the St. Georges Orthodox Cathedral. Downtown Beirut houses the fanciest of brands while preserving the ancient underground landmarks of history like the Roman-Bath House and the Souks. To end our tour of the capital, we will stop at the National Museum built in 1930. The museum houses 60 centuries of human history: Phoenician statues, Roman imperial sculptures, mosaics and coins as well as a vast collection of artifacts and ancient remains. You’ll then head out to the Chouf Mountains located south-east of Beirut. The tour will take you along the narrow coastline, through the Christian city of Damour and between the hills of Mount Barouk. Considered as the stronghold of the Lebanese Druze community, the Chouf was the residence of the emirs of Lebanon, among which Bachir Chehab II who built the magnificent Beiteddine Palace during the first half of the 19th century. Continuing the tour, we will visit another historic city located just next to Beiteddine called Deir al Qamar. Translated into “The Monastery of the Moon”, you’ll have lunch there before continuing your visit to the most famous Beiteddine Palace. The building is considered as an Eighteen-Century Arabian night’s-type retreat with graceful arcades, ornate ceilings, marble mosaics, fountains and grand halls. You’ll return in the evening back to your hotel for an Overnight stay. Dinner in hotel .

After breakfast, you will take your transfer at 8:30 to visit Jeita Grotto. Nominated as a finalist for the seven new wonders of nature, the natural galleries maze is spread over two levels along nine kilometers. The lower level of the cave will be crossed by boat through natural imitations of "weeping willows" and gigantic stone flowers. The upper cave explored on foot will also unveil the magnificence of mineral formations in the shape of animals. Next, you will visit “Our Lady of Lebanon” (the Protecting Virgin) in Harissa. You’ll then take the cable cars downhill and enjoy the unique and spectacular panorama overlooking the bay of Jounieh. Lunch in the coastal city .Later, you’ll be on your way to Byblos! Housing the oldest harbor in the world, our visit to Byblos will include the archaeological site encompassing traces of the Acropolis from all periods starting at the Neolithic era. Finally, you will pass by the Crusader’s Castle overlooking one of the oldest cities in the world nicknamed "Jbeil" in the Old Testament. Back to Beirut.I n the evening , we will relax and walk on the famous Corniche of Beirut , before we enjoy dinner in one of Beirut fancy restaurants. Overnight in Beirut.

After breakfast, you will head to Chtaura, the central agricultural city of the BEKAA Valley in Lebanon. There we will stop after a 1-hour drive to enjoy a typical Labneh snack. Labneh is served as a cheese spread on pita bread with local olives and virgin olive oil. You’ll then continue your tour to Baalbeck. Known for its Temples’ and ruins, Baalbeck houses one of the largest shrines of the Roman Empire and is considered to be the most revered treasures of the country and amongst the wonders of the ancient world. Baalbeck contains a collection of the largest and best preserved ruins. Rising above the plain of the Bekaa, the three gods venerated in these places are: Jupiter, Venus and Bacchus; these were grafted onto the indigenous deities: Hadad, Atargatis and a young god of fertility. The plans and layout of the temples have also been influenced by local architecture ranging from classical Roman designs to other more recent civilizations. At Baalbeck, you will visit the temple complex consisting of the Temple of Jupiter, the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Venus. Continuing our journey, we’ll drive to Ksara, one of the most famous wineries in the area, there you’ll taste a selection of the best white, rosé and red wines. We will then enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Anjar to visit the city of the Umayyad caliphs dug out almost 40 years ago. Wrapping up the day, we will return to Beirut in the afternoon. On the evening of your last day in Lebanon, an Oriental Dinner and dance show will take place at one of Beirut's downtown restaurants, considered one of the ideal places to experience nightlife and leisure in the Middle East.Overnight in Beirut.

After breakfast, you will take your transfer to Beirut International Airport for your return.