Tour 2 The South: Sidon-Tyre Achmoun.

Tour 3 The Beckaa: Ksara Caves, Baalbeck, Anjar.

Tour 4 The Chouf : Deir Al Kamar Beitddine Kasr Moussa.

Tour 5 The Kesrouan: Jeita Grotto,Byblos,The Statue Of The Virgin Mary in Harissa, The residence of the Patriarche in Bkerke.

Tour 6 Beirut: City Tour,The National Museum,Bourj Hammoud Market.

Tour 7 Jounieh By Night: Jounieh Illuminated,The Casino du Liban,Nahr El Founoun:Lebanese Folklrie Music Dances and Belly Dancers Dinner and Soft Drinks Included.

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JOUNIEH, JEITA GROTTO, BYBLOS, HARISSA

Start this day with a visit to the fascinating Jeita Grotto, the largest caves in the Middle East. Included is a boat ride on the subterranean river. During a stroll through the old bazaar of souk, see the finest Lebanese handicrafts. Lunch in Byblos in a seaside restaurant. Byblos is one of the oldest towns in the world, where many civilizations left their mark, like the Neolithics, Chalcolithics, Phoenicians, Amorites, Egyptians, Romans, and the Crusaders. After a tour along the archeological sites, there is time to look around the souk and the lovely 3000 year old harbor. Then, back to Jounieh, from where you will visit Harissa by cable car. In this city on the mountain, the statue of the lady of Lebanon is overlooking the wonderful bay of Jounieh. 

CEDARS & BCHARRE IN THE NORTH

Departure to the mountains of the North. There, visit the town of Bcharre, and the museum of Gebran Khalil Gebran, Lebanon's most famous poet and painter, who was born here. Continuation to the famous Cedar trees, said to be used by King Solomon to build his temples, and national symbol, as one can see on the Lebanese flag. These "Cedars of God" are approx. 1500 years old ! Take a walk and see the wood carvings, in this precious little forest of trees that once covered all the mountains of Lebanon. We'll have lunch at the riverside in an open-air restaurant in Ehden. In the afternoon we'll go and look for the St. Antoine Koshaya Monastery, that is tucked away between the vineyards, deep down in the Kadisha valley. It has been in use by monks since the 12th century.

ANJAR AND BAALBECK

Today, visit one of the most important sites in Lebanon; Baalbeck. After
breakfast, early departure to the Bekaa valley in the East. On our way we will have a short break in the city of Chtaura, then we stop by Ksara Winery, where you can walk around the cool caves, and see the process of wine making. A tasting session after the visit, goes without saying. Off we go to Baalbeck, which was the center of the Roman world, and one of the wonders of the world. Let your mind go back to the times otf this powerful empire while looking around the overwhelming splendor of the well preserved temples of Bacchus, Venus, and Jupiter; the biggest temple of the Roman Empire. Having developed an appetite by then, we will stop for lunch in Anjar, famous for its trout restaurants. The archeological site of Anjar is our next destination. It is the only Omayyad city in Lebanon, built by Arab  Caliphs in the 8th century, and only discovered 410 years ago! On our  way back, there is a short stop in Zahle, which is situated on a great spot, close to gorges and waterfalls. Take a walk around if you like.

CITY TOUR IN BEIRUT

After breakfast, full day tour to visit the center of Beirut with its famous Pigeon Rocks just before the coast, the Corniche, Hamra street and the National Museum. Also, the excavations and huge reconstruction projects in the downtown area are very impressive. On the way back, there is time for shopping in the famous market of Bourj Hammoud. Lunch in Beirut.

SAIDA AND TYR IN THE SOUTH

After breakfast, we are on our way along the coast to explore the South,
starting in Saida, a city founded by the Phoenicians in the IV century BC.Upon arrival we visit the Sea castle. One of the most picturesque bazaars can be found in Saida, built by Emir Fakherddine, where you can do lots of bargaining for souvenirs and look around. Continuation to Tyr, the largest Phoenician seaport, built on an island before the coast and conquered by Alexander the Great in 332 BC. Today we can still find the remains of roman architecture, like the Necropolis, Arc of Triumph, and Hippodrome. Then we visit Qana, which is said to be authentic Qana of Galilee where Jesus performed his first miracle turning water into wine. Early Christian carvings can be found outside the village. On the way back we have lunch in a typical southern fish restaurant on the coast. 

THE CHOUF

After breakfast, departure to the green mountains of the Chouf. The old village of Deir El Khammar, preserved as a national monument, has a lot to show us; gathered around the fountain square are the abbey, a small mosque, the palace of Emir Yunis Ma'an, an Ottoman house and serial with a nice exterior. Then; on our way to Beiteddine, there is this little childhood-fantasy castle on the side of the road, built by Moussa, overlopking the deep valley. Inside is a wax museum that shows you the traditional Lebanese way of life. Beiteddine is the lovely oriental palace built by Emir Beshir Chehab in the 18th century, with its elegant porches, arcades, fountains and abundance of mosaics. Lunch in a typical restaurant of the area.

THE NORTH: TRIPOLI, RACHANA, BALLAMAND 

Tripoli is the capital of the North, which forms a huge contrast with modern Beirut. Here, you still see the more traditional Lebanese way of  life. Visit the Crusader's fortress, the souk and the ancient harbor. Lunch in the old part of town. Rachana, up the mountain, is called the museum village. Along the entrance road you see modern sculptures lined up. The Basbous brothers created this artistic atmosphere in the town, and welcome you into their studios full of stone, wood and metal art objects. The next place of interest is Balamand, where a Greek Orthodox abbey, now a University, will be visited.