Lebanon: Cedars, Ruins & Mediterranean Soul Trail (7 Days)
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Duration 7 days
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Type City Tour
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: History + Culinary Culture
Lebanon, a land of contrasts and continuity, is where Roman temples sit beside crusader castles and ancient cedar groves whisper stories of Phoenician sailors. This journey weaves through Beirut’s dynamic energy, the sacred mountains of the Qadisha Valley, and the Mediterranean’s sun-kissed coastlines — all seasoned with some of the best food and wine in the region.
Included & Excluded
Arrive at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and transfer to a boutique hotel in Gemmayzeh Evening walking tour of the Beirut Central District, Martyrs’ Square, and Corniche Dinner at a rooftop restaurant featuring mezze and live oud music
Drive east to Baalbek to explore the colossal Roman temples of Jupiter and Bacchus (UNESCO) Lunch at a family-run winery in the Beqaa Valley with wine tasting Visit Anjar, an Umayyad-era trading city Return to Beirut for overnight
Drive north to Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world Explore its Crusader castle, Phoenician ruins, and charming port Free time for boutique shopping and a seafront seafood lunch Overnight in a coastal guesthouse in Batroun
Head into the mountains to visit the millennia-old Cedars of God forest (UNESCO) Hike along the Qadisha Valley, stopping at monasteries carved into the cliffs Visit the town of Bsharri, home of poet Khalil Gibran Dinner and overnight in a mountain lodge
Morning hike through the Tannourine Cedars Reserve Drive to a Maronite Christian village for a homestay experience Participate in a cooking class to prepare kibbeh and tabbouleh Evening around the fire with local music and wine
Drive south through the Chouf Mountains Tour the Ottoman-era Beiteddine Palace and Deir el Qamar village Lunch in a traditional garden café Return to Beirut for a farewell dinner in Hamra District
Transfer to the airport for onward flight
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