06 Days Lebanon Escapade

Beirut Airport, Lebanon - Beirut, Lebanon

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Start Time: 14:00

Details

6 Days | 5 Nights

Tour Types: Private

Runs: Everyday

Accommodation: 3* or 4* Hotel and simple accommodation

Minimum Age: 18

Tour Description

A unique and fascinating destination, Lebanon is an ideal combination of nature, history and cultural experience. During your journey, you'll explore magnificent ancient Phoenician cities like Byblos, hailed as the world's oldest continuously-inhabited city, and Heliopolis, boasting the Middle East's finest-preserved temple. Lebanon's natural wonders await your discovery as well, from the breathtaking Baatara Gorge Waterfall to the enchanting Jeita Grotto, the learn about wine making process in Ksara, and see the serene Barouk Cedar Nature Reserve.

Highlights

Explore the mystical Jeita Grotto.
Be in awe of the majestic Cedar of God.
Wander independently through the ancient ruins of Byblos.
Learn about wine making process in Ksara.
Uncover the historical wonders of Baalbek and Anjar.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Beirut Airport – Beirut Hotel
1 Stop

Beirut

Upon your arrival at Beirut International Airport, Lebanon, you will be greeted and welcomed by our local representative. From there, you will be escorted to your hotel in Beirut, a captivating and cosmopolitan city renowned for its rich historical sites, bustling markets, mouth-watering cuisine, and vibrant nightlife.

30 mins

4* Gems Hotel or similar

Day 2
Beirut – Jeita Grotto – Harissa Cable Car – Baatara Gorge – Qadisha Guesthouse
4 Stops

Jeita Grotto

Breakfast at the hotel. We head northward to visit Jeita Grotto, where we can see one of the largest collections of stalactites and stalagmites in the world.

Harissa

We then head to Harissa, where we go to the top of the Basilica by cable car and enjoy great views over the bay below.

Baatara Gorge

Finally, we visit the Baatara Gorge which consists of an enormous cavern, three levels high, into which a waterfall drops 255 meters during the spring months when the mountain snows are melting, and after periods of heavy rainfall. Formed from Jurassic limestone, the cave is also called the cave of the Three Bridges, as the waterfall cascades over three natural bridges.

Qozhaya Monastery / Qadisha Guesthouse

Late afternoon, we drive to the scenic Qadisha Valley and spend the night at the Qozhaya Monastery, or a nearby guesthouse.

3* Qozhaya Monastery or similar guesthouse

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3
Qadisha Valley – Cedar of God – Bsharri– Byblos Hotel
4 Stops

Qadisha Valley

After breakfast we'll take a short hike in the beautiful Qadisha Valley, or Holy Valley. It has steep slopes, springs, and waterfalls, and features many churches and monasteries. It is also a World Heritage Site.

Cedars of God

We'll then proceed to The Cedars Ski Resort, set at an altitude of 2000m. Found nearby is the Cedars of God, one of the last remnants of the cedar forests that used to cover these mountains.

Bsharri

We also visit the village of Bsharri, which was the birthplace of Khalil Gibran, the legendary poet and artist. His museum contains many of his manuscripts, paintings, and personal effects.

Byblos Hotel

Tour concludes in Byblos, an ancient Phoenician city that is thought to have been inhabited for up to 7000 years. Locally, the city is known as Jbeil and is another UNESCO World Heritage site.

4* Byblostar Hotel or similar

Breakfast

Day 4
Byblos Hotel (morning leisure) – Ksara Caves – Zahle Guesthouse
3 Stops

Byblos

Breakfast at the hotel and you have morning leisure to explore independently the markets, and coastline of Byblos.

Ksara

Afterwards, we proceed to Ksara Winery which is possibly the oldest winery in Lebanon. The caves and tunnels have a total length of approximately 2 miles and have been used for generations as wine cellars. You'll have a guided tour of the caves and winery before sampling (and buying if you wish) some of the produce in a wine tasting session.

Zahle Guesthouse

Transfer to the village of Zahle and overnight.

3* Zahle Guesthouse or similar

Breakfast

Day 5
Baalbek – Anjar – Beirut Hotel
3 Stops

Baalbek

Today we head to Baalbek, undoubtedly one of the highlights of any visit to Lebanon. Called “Heliopolis” or “City of the Sun” by the Romans and Greeks, it features the most well-preserved temple complex in the Middle East. It is still largely intact after earthquakes, wars, and ravages.

Anjar

We then visit the only significant Umayyad site in Lebanon, Anjar. This was founded in the 8th century by Caliph Walid. Its mosques, palaces, and baths provide evidence that it was an imperial residence; it also features 600 shops, indicating that it was also an important commercial center.

Beirut

We end the day with a drive back to Beirut and overnight.

4* Gems Hotel or similar

Breakfast

Day 6
Beirut Hotel – Beirut Airport
1 Stop

Beirut Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. At a pre-arranged pick-up time, transfer to Beirut International Airport, Lebanon, for your departure flight.

30 mins

Breakfast

Inclusions

All transport and transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.

1x airport arrival transfer.

1x airport departure transfer.

2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Beirut.

1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Byblos.

1 night in a simple monastery/accommodation with breakfast and dinner in Qadisha Valley.

1 night in a guesthouse/hotel with breakfast in Zahle.

English-speaking guide for all tours.

Entrance fee to sites mentioned.

Wine tasting in Ksara Caves.

Exclusions

Domestic/International Airfare.

Travel/Health insurance.

Lebanon entry visa (if applicable).

Meals and beverages not stated.

Tips to the driver and local guides.

Portage fee and personal expenses.

Others not mentioned on above inclusions.

Practical Info

• The price is calculated for this itinerary. Modified itineraries may result in higher costs.
• Any change in the number of passengers affects the quote.
• The driver/tour guide escorts according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• We do not check the availability of accommodation when planning your trip. Once you booked and any hotel is not available, we search an alternative and inform you.
• You walk several km in during day tours, so bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for beverage, camera etc.
• All guides in Lebanon are licensed by their respective Ministry of Tourism and they are not part of our team.
• The size of the vehicle used for the tour is based on the number of travelers. Nexus Travel DMC assumes that each traveler carries 1 suitcase and 1 hand luggage. If clients travel with more luggage, we need to be informed in advance. In case a larger vehicle needs to be used to store all luggage, additional costs will be covered by clients.

How to Book this Tour

- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 5% of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 41 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 40 to 15 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 14 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.

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