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Taste of Lebanon (5 Days)

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Start and end in Beirut
4.5
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Food & Wine
Savor the world's flavors and finest wines
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beirut

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Byblos and surrounding areas
  2. Day 2

    Annaya - Gout Blanc - Chateau Musar - Byblos

    Meals
    Breakfast (SAJ breakfast - Middle-Eastern flatbreads baked on a dome, topped with thyme, cheese, minced lamb and variety of other toppings), Lunch (Lebanese dishes at Fenikia Restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • SAJ breakfast at Annaya
    • Gout Blanc goat cheese factory tour and tasting session
    • Visit Chateau Musar vineyard
    • Lunch at Fenikia Restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase Lebanese culinary treats at local shop
    Landmarks
    Byblos
    Phoenician Harbour
  3. Day 3

    Becharre - Qadisha Valley - Bnachii Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lebanese Mezza with Grilled Chicken, Kebbe Zghertewiye and fruits with Arak, beer and soft drinks in Rachiine – Zgharta area)

    Included Activities

    • Taste Kaaket Knefe Lebanese street bread
    • Visit Museum Gebran in Becharre
    • Explore Qadisha Valley
    • Visit Bnachii Lake
    Landmarks
    Becharre
    Museum Gebran
    Qadisha Valley
    Bnachii Lake
  4. Day 4

    Tripoli - Batroun

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Al Hallab; Kaser El Helo), Lunch (Seafood at Merchak Al Baher in Batroun with view on one of the best beaches Lebanon has to offer)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Al Hallab, Kaser El Helo
    • Tour of Tripoli old city
    • Lunch at Merchak Al Baher in Batroun
    • Explore Batroun town

    Optional Activities

    • Try Batroun's fresh lemonade
    Landmarks
    Tripoli
    Al Mina Port
    Crusader Castle
    Batroun
  5. Day 5

    Jounieh - Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Beirut - Chtaura

    Meals
    Breakfast (Foul and Balila - Middle Eastern vegan breakfast dishes consisting of cooked beans, hummus flavoured with lemon juice, and garlic served with olive oil, chopped parsley, and tomatoes), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast of Foul and Balila in Jounieh
    • Visit Jeita Grotto upper and lower galleries
    • Cable car to Harissa Basilica
    • Tour of Beirut capital
    Landmarks
    Jeita Grotto
    Harissa Basilica
    Beirut
  6. Day 6

    Chtaura - Baalbek - Taanayel - Kefraya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Bekaa Valley
    • Visit Baalbek temples
    • Visit Taanayel village

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kefraya Winery
    Landmarks
    Baalbek
    Temple of Jupiter
    Temple of Venus
    Temple of Mercury
    Taanayel
  7. Day 7

    Deir El Qamar - Beiteddine - Sidon - Beirut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Deir El Qamar
    • Visit Beiteddine Palace
    • Explore Sidon old souks
    • Visit Crusader Sea castle in Sidon
    • Visit Khan El Franj in Sidon
    • Visit Great Mosque in Sidon
    Landmarks
    Deir El Qamar
    Beiteddine Palace
    Sidon
    Crusader Sea Castle
    Khan El Franj
    Great Mosque
  8. Day 8

    Beirut - Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.5(895 reviews)
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
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Reviews from other tours by Encounters Travel

  • Dennis
    April 30th, 2023
    The tour was well designed with lots of historical and natural wonders interspersed with chances to enjoy the cuisine...
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  • Karen
    March 12th, 2023
    Wonderful tour with emphasis on historical & environment sights. Our guide, Tony & driver, Mitri were professional,...
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  • Dave
    October 27th, 2021
    Great trip, all went smoothly

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 329239

  • Currency
    ل.ل
    Lebanese Pound
    Lebanon
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, D, M, G. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Lebanon. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Lebanon. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Lebanon. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Lebanon. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Lebanon. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before August 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 26th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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