Lebanon…The Land of the Cedars
April 11 - April 19, 2025
Led by Tour lecturer Ghiath Abdallah
Lebanon has always been a well-traveled bridge between East and West, sea and desert that is dense with history. Above the layers of antiquity lies a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrast from the modernity of Beirut, once known as the Paris of the Middle East to the lush Cedars. Experience the warmth of its people, the tastes of its world-reknown cuisine, the aromas of its souks, the majesty of its past and explore some of the best-preserved Roman and Byzantine cities in the Near East as well as some of the most stunning Byzantine gems as well as many of the Islamic architecture jewels! Explore the Phoenician cities of Sidon & Tyre and the well-preserved Roman city of Baalbek, and the town of Byblos with its multiple layers of civilizations.
Can be combined with Syria tour (April 18 - April 27, 2025)
Trip Cost (land Only): $4,995.00
per person sharing in double occupancy
Single Supplement: $495.00
Price based on a group size minimum of 6 participants and maximum of 12 participants
Trip Grade: I Lodging Level:****
Tour Includes
Airport-Hotel- Airport transfer.
Accommodation at mentioned hotels based on (4-5*) or similar.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned coach.
English speaking local guide.
All Tours as per itinerary & entrance fees to the sites and museums mentioned.
11% VAT at present time.
Escort of lecturer (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Gratuities to guide, drivers, and porters (provided minimum number of travelers is reached).
Tour Does Not Include
International airfare USA-Beirut-USA
Lebanon Visa (currently free for US citizens subject to change).
Beverages and alcoholic drinks with or without meals.
Items of a personal nature (camera fees, laundry, excess luggage, etc.).
Transfers if not arriving/departing on tour dates.
Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules or misconnections.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Travel protection insurance
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED).
Trip Grade:
I Easy - Reasonably paced sightseeing, easy walking, but rather packed program with lots of visits and Beirut traffic is also notoriously bad and sometimes causes delays and requires to do some adjustments to the itinerary according to the road conditions. No particular physical challenges.
LODGING Level:
**** Luxury: Regular style- usually large- hotels, typical western standard with ample venues, and full amenities. (4 or 5 stars)
