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Land of the Phoenicians

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Land of the Phoenicians - Crooked Compass
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beirut

    Beirut

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beirut independently
    • Relax at hotel
    Landmarks
    Beirut
  3. Day 2

    Byblos - Batroun

    Byblos - Batroun
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Byblos Citadel
    • Visit Roman site in Byblos
    • Visit Church of St. John
    • Wander through Byblos old souk
    • Walk through Batroun's narrow cobblestone streets (approximately 45 minutes)
    • Explore Batroun old souks
    • Discover Phoenician port ruins in Batroun fisherman harbour
    Landmarks
    Byblos Citadel
    Church of St. John
    Byblos Roman Site
    Batroun Old Souk
    Phoenician Port
  4. Day 3

    Tripoli - Cedars of Lebanon - Qadisha Valley

    Tripoli - Cedars of Lebanon - Qadisha Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Crusader Fortress in Tripoli
    • Visit Great Mosque in Tripoli
    • Visit Souqs in Tripoli
    • Walk through ancient cedar forest at Cedars of Lebanon (approximately 45 minutes)
    • Visit Bcharre village
    • Visit Gibran Khalil Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore cave chapels, hermitages and monasteries in Qadisha Valley
    Landmarks
    Crusader Fortress
    Great Mosque
    Cedars of Lebanon
    Qadisha Valley
    Bcharre
    Gibran Khalil Museum
  5. Day 4

    Jeita Grotto - Mtein

    Jeita Grotto - Mtein
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore upper chamber of Jeita Grottos on foot
    • Rowing boat ride through lower chamber of Jeita Grottos
    • Wander through Mtein village (approximately 30 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Jeita Grottos
    Le Midane
  6. Day 5

    Baalbek - Chateau Ksara

    Baalbek - Chateau Ksara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore temples at Baalbek
    • Tour historic Roman cellars at Chateau Ksara
    • Explore vineyard at Chateau Ksara
    • Wine tasting session at Chateau Ksara
    Landmarks
    Baalbek Temples
    Acropolis of Baalbek
    Chateau Ksara
  7. Day 6

    Bekaa Valley - Beiteddine Palace - Deir el Qamar

    Bekaa Valley - Beiteddine Palace - Deir el Qamar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked Lebanese dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Beiteddine Palace
    • Walk through Deir el Qamar village and cobbled streets
    • Explore Deir el Qamar historic buildings and central square
    Landmarks
    Beiteddine Palace
    Deir el Qamar
  8. Day 7

    Niha - Jezzine - Sidon - Tyr

    Niha - Jezzine - Sidon - Tyr
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk from Niha to Jezzine
    • Visit Niha Fort
    • View Jezzine Waterfall
    • Explore Sidon's winding alleyways
    • Explore Sidon old souks
    • Visit Crusader Sea Castle in Sidon
    • Visit Khan el Franj in Sidon
    • Visit Eschmoun Temples in Sidon
    Landmarks
    Niha Fort
    Jezzine Waterfall
    Crusader Sea Castle
    Khan el Franj
    Eschmoun Temples
  9. Day 8

    Sidon - Tyr - Beirut

    Sidon - Tyr - Beirut
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sidon Crusader Sea Castle
    • Explore Sidon old souks
    • Visit Khan el Franj in Sidon
    • Visit Eschmoun Temples in Sidon
    • Explore Tyr Roman Hippodrome
    • Explore Tyr Necropolis
    • Explore Tyr Roman colonnades
    Landmarks
    Crusader Sea Castle
    Khan el Franj
    Eschmoun Temples
    Tyr Roman Hippodrome
    Tyr Necropolis
  10. Day 9

    Beirut

    Beirut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Beirut with local guide
    • Visit Beirut National Museum
    Landmarks
    Beirut National Museum
  11. Day 10

    Beirut

    Beirut
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Beirut at leisure

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