Tour around Lebanon 9 nights/10 days

10 Days tour

Day 1: -Arrival at Beirut Airport and transfer to hotel. -After check in, move to Raouche to admire the Pigeon Rocks (Photo Stop), a stunning set ofrocks welcome you to the city of Beirut. Pigeons’ Rock (also known as the Rock of Raouché)is located at Beirut’s western-most tip, the two huge rock formations stand like giganticsentinels to the city. -Then back to Hamra.

Day 2: Jeita Grotto, Harissa (Téléphérique) & Byblos -Move from hotel to Jeita to discover Jeita Grotto, the pearl of nature in Lebanon thatwas nominated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. -After that, take the cable car to Our Lady of Lebanon I Harissa and enjoy the magicalview of Jounieh Bay. -Lunch in Byblos. -After lunch, explore the old souks and the archaeological site as well as the beautifulfisherman’s seaport of Byblos. -Back to Beirut.

Day 3: Akoura & Afqa Waterfall -Move from hotel to Akoura. -Start the day with a hike to the floating rock. -Then go to explore the Roueiss cave which is the second largest cave in Lebanon. -Lunch in Akoura. -After lunch, visit Saydet El Hebes which is located on top of a hill and enjoy a panoramicview of the village. -Then go to see the Akoura lakes. -And after that, walks near the river down to the amazing lake and waterfall. -Back to Beirut.

Day 4: Barouk Cedars, Beiteddine, Deir El Qamar & Moussa Castle -Move from hotel to Barouk and enjoy wandering in the Barouk Cedars. -Then move to Beiteddine and discover its luxurious rooms and courtyards, where thespraying of water from the fountains attracts the ear. -Lunch. -After lunch, move to Deir El Qamar and see the Martyr’s statue, the Mosque of El MirFakhreddine and the Virgin Mary’s church. -Then go to Moussa Castle and discover the beautiful story of a man’s courage, faith,patience and hard work to turn his dream into a reality. -Back to Beirut.

Day 5: Tannourine, Douma & Bchaaleh -Move from hotel to Balou Balaa and see the waterfall. -After that, move to Tannourine Cedars. -Then go down to Douma and wander through its ancient archaeological market, whereyou can taste and learn about the Lebanese Mouneh and learn about ancienthandicrafts. -Lunch in Douma. -After lunch, move to Bchaaleh where the oldest and largest olive trees in the world arelocated. -Back to Beirut.

Day 6: Cedars of God Bcharre, Mar Antonios Kozhaya & Ehden -Move from hotel to the Cedars of God. -Then move to Ehden and visit Saydet El Hosen and enjoy the panoramic view. -After that, go to Miden Ehden, enjoy a walk and visit Youssef Bek Karam. -Lunch in Ehden. -After lunch, visit the monastery of Mar Antonios Kozhaya. -Back to Beirut.

Day 7: Tripoli & Batroun -Move from hotel to the North of Lebanon and specifically to Tripoli to explore its castleand its old souks, mosques and cathedrals, the Turkish bath and the soap museum. -Lunch. -After lunch, head to Batroun and walk in the old city of Batroun, visit the RomanTheater, the old souk, the Cathedral of St. Stephan built near the sea, the fishing port,our Lady of the Sea and the Phoenician wall (We will stop while walking to taste thefresh lemonade, famous for making it in Batroun). -Back to Beirut.

Day 8: Sir El Danniyeh -Move from hotel to Danniyeh and start at the Ouyoun El Samak Lake. -After that, visit the Danniyeh Bridge and enjoy the amazing view. -Lunch. -After lunch, move to explore Zahlan cave which is accessed through a wooden bridgesuspended in the air. -Back to Beirut.

Day 9: Tyre, Saida and Maghdouche -Move from hotel to South Lebanon and specifically to Tyre and discover its ruins – theancient Arch of Triumph, the Roman Hippodrome, the ancient streets and their eleganthouses. -Then move to Saida. -Lunch in Saida. -After lunch, discover the ancient Sidon, the Sea Castle, the "Al-Debbaneh" castle, the oldsouks, the Soap Museum and Khan Al-Franj. -Visit Saydet Maghdouche church. -Back to Beirut.

 Day 10: Transfer from the hotel to Beirut International Airport