• Nabu Museum - Begin your journey at the Nabu Museum in Chekka, which boasts an outstanding collection of artifacts from the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as contemporary art from Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, and the surrounding region.
• Batroun - Continue to the delightful coastal town of Batroun, a thriving city and port during Phoenician times (3000 - 64 BC). Batroun is likely the ‘Batruna’ mentioned in the 14th-century BC Tal el-Amarna tablets of Egypt, and its unique ancient Phoenician wall still stands, guarding the city against the Mediterranean Sea.
• Phoenician Wall - Enjoy a walk through the 19th-century souk, showcasing sandstone arches and vaults, leading to the 225m marine Phoenician wall carved into the nearby beach rocks over 2,000 years ago. Visit the 100-year-old Saint Stephan Cathedral, a masterpiece of Roman-Byzantine architecture, next to the Lady of the Sea Chapel (Saydet el-Bahr), the old Phoenician fort damaged by the powerful earthquake of July 551, the remains of the ancient Roman theater’s 11 tiers, and finally, the Roman stadium carved into the rocks of Mrah El Cheikh.
• Byblos - Upon arriving in Byblos, take a stroll through the city’s medieval quarter and explore the old souks (markets), medieval ramparts, and several beautiful old churches.
• Byblos Castle - Visit Byblos, a blend of sophistication and tradition, and a contender for the title of the oldest continuously inhabited city. Next, explore the castle.
• Byblos - Enjoy a one-hour break for lunch in Byblos.

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Begin your journey at the Nabu Museum in Chekka, which boasts an outstanding collection of artifacts from the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as contemporary art from Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, and the surrounding region.

Next, proceed to the delightful coastal town of Batroun, a thriving city and port during Phoenician times (3000 - 64 BC). Batroun is likely the ‘Batruna’ referenced in the 14th-century BC Tal el-Amarna tablets of Egypt, and its unique ancient Phoenician wall still stands, protecting the city from the Mediterranean Sea.

Afterwards, head to Byblos, a blend of elegance and tradition. Byblos is a strong contender for the title of the oldest continuously inhabited city. Enjoy lunch there, followed by a visit to the castle. Then, take a stroll through the city’s medieval quarter to explore the old souks (markets), medieval ramparts, and several stunning old churches.

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