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IMAGES OF LEBANON
Day 1 London to Beirut
Fly from London Heathrow with BMI to Beirut where you will be met upon arrival
and transferred to the Movenpick Hotel or the Albergo Hotel for the next four
nights. Beirut, ‘Paris of the East’, is a beautiful, historic city far from
the images the world witnessed twenty years ago. (N)
Day 2 Beirut
Today explore Beirut with your guide. Places of interest include the National
Museum, the beautifully restored Ottoman and French Mandate buildings, Pigeon
Rocks and the city centre – once split by the infamous Green Line. (B)
Day 3 Beirut – visit Byblos
Today leave Beirut and drive to the pretty medieval town of Byblos which is
known for its harbour, Crusader castle and atmospheric cobbled lanes. (B)
Day 4 Beirut – visit Tyre, Sidon and Echmoun
This morning begin a full day visit to the cities south of the capital.
Visit Tyre, one of the great ancient trade cities of the Roman world
before continuing onto the harbour town of Sidon spending plenty of time
in the warren of souks and at the Crusader castle. Later in the afternoon
return to Beirut stopping en–route at the Phoenician temple of Eshmoun. (B)
Day 5 Beirut – visit Baalbek, Aanjar and Ksara
Today, after breakfast, it is a wonderful drive east over the mountains and
into the Bekaa Valley to the outstanding Roman ruins of Baalbek. A UNESCO World
Heritage Site, the ruins at Baalbek are some of the finest in the region and
remain impressively well preserved. In the afternoon return to Beirut stopping
en–route to visit the Umayyad palace at Aanjar and Ksara, the oldest centre of
wine–making in the country. (B)
Day 6 Beirut – visit Tripoli
This morning leave Beirut and drive north to the city of Tripoli – a place
famed for, and dominated by, the Crusader citadel of Raymond Saint–Gilles.
Below the castle, much of the medieval city remains with the Mameluke and Ottoman
period souks, khans and madrassas a particular highlight. Later in the afternoon
return to Beirut. (B)
Day 7 Beirut
At leisure to relax and explore Beirut at your own pace. (B)
Day 8 Beirut to London
Today leave your hotel and transfer back to Beirut Airport for your
return BMI flight to London Heathrow. (B)
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A Guide to Price – IMAGES OF LEBANON
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £2,275. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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