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Full-Day Private Tour to Chouf Cedars, Baalbek and Ksara
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Chouf
Embark on a private full-day tour to uncover Lebanon’s renowned treasures. Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of the Cedars of Chouf, delve into the historic marvels of the Roman Ruins of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley, and indulge in the flavors of authentic Lebanese wine at the prestigious Chateau Ksara.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Shouf Biosphere Reserve Barouk Cedar Forest - The Cedar was highly prized in ancient times and was one of the most valued construction materials of great religious buildings and cited 103 times in the Bible.
The Cedar is the symbol of the country, its pride, and features prominently on the Lebanese flag. - Temples of Baalbek - The complex of temples at Baalbek is located at the foot of the south-west slope of Anti-Lebanon, bordering the fertile plain of the Bekaa at an altitude of 1150 m. The city of Baalbek reached its apogee during Roman times. Its colossal constructions built over a period of more than two centuries, make it one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims thronged to the sanctuary to venerate the three deities, known under the name of the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, an essentially Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus and Bacchus).
- Sayyida Khawla Shrine - The Mosque of sayeda Khawla in Baalbek, Lebanon is erected on the site where Sayyida Khawla, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is believed to have been buried. People of Baalbek believe that when the caravan of captives of Karbala passed Baalbek, The daughter of Imam al-Hussein, called Khawla passed away and was buried there.
- Stone of the Pregnant Woman - The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a worked Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Together with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. The two building blocks were presumably intended for the nearby Roman temple complex, and are characterized by a monolithic gigantism that was unparalleled in antiquity.
- Chateau Ksara - Château Ksara is a wine company in The Beqaa Valley Lebanon. Founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests. Château Ksara developed the first dry wine in Lebanon. Château Ksara produces approximately 3 million bottles annually. Its wines are exported to over 40 countries.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Tour Leader
- Brief Explanation about each Site
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuity
Location
Shouf Biosphere Reserve Barouk Cedar Forest
Barouk - Joub Jannine Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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122helenen
Dec 11, 2021
Excellent Service - Everything was Excellent! Both the transfer from Beirut Airport and our private trip to north Lebanon were excellent. Very friendly, polite and well informed drivers and guides and excellent service! Highly recommended
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