The Bekaa Valley produces the finest Lebanese wines. Situated in the east of the country, the Bekaa valley wineries are among the most famous in the Middle-East.
My roots are in water and green leaves are under a wonderful sun, I have all what I need to produce the finest grapes!
… And here comes the harvest time, wine making follows…
There are more than 70 wineries around the country boosting the wine making in Lebanon. The taste varies from winery to another; valley wine has a smooth fruity taste while mountain wines are just louder.
Our tour start from your hotel to Kefraya winery south of the valley, a nice tour inside then an overview of a widespread grapes terrain…
Ksara wineries comes next, winning hundreds of prices from around the world, this Chateau is unique. Wide natural caves are below the premises, best place to product our expensive wines!
A documentary and an abundant wine tasting are next.
Lunch time, in Ksara; yes why not? Here comes a variety of fresh salads at the bar and of course wine from the oak barrels! Steaks and chicken are also on the menu.
Would you prefer to have lunch in the capital of the Lebanese Mezze? The Bardouni restaurants are 10 minutes away!
Now it’s time to visit this wonderful family business winery, Chateau Khoury, which is situated up on the hills overlooking the city of Zahle. Nice wine, fruity taste and much more…
Don’t forget to buy your wine for the night!
Cheers!
Skiing in Lebanon became widely popular in the 1930’s and the first ski lifts were installed in the 1950’s in the Cedars resort. Today Lebanon has six ski resorts with groomed slopes, catering for skiers and snowboarders from all levels. Beyond the skiable domains await you kilometers of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails waiting to be explored; Lebanon has something for everyone. Each ski resort has a different flavor; however, it is Faraya Mzaar with its world-class infrastructure and the Cedars with its charming atmosphere that retain most of the attention.
The Cedars resort is located in the North of Lebanon at two hours from Beirut. Located at a high altitude of 2000m, the Cedars resort has a slightly longer season than the others, sometimes beginning early November and often lasting until late April. The resort is beautiful and the lifts are in a huge basin, with several new chairlifts added in 2006. From the top of the mountain, off-piste skiing and down-hill thrills are a common practice. For beginners, the Cedars is paradise, offering several snow-wire lifts on gentle slopes. An alternative suggestion is to practice cross-country skiing which is unmatched at the Cedars, mainly because of the charming surroundings and nature. Snowmobile trips are also a common practice at the resort.
At 2000 to 3000m altitude, The Cedars Ski resort is located in North of Lebanon governorate, 2 hours from the Capital, Beirut. Modern infrastructure for all kind of winter sports. Necessary equipment and material may be rented on site while a number of hotels, restaurants and bars are spread around the main resort.
It is amazingly possible to ski in the morning at 2500m altitude then swim in the afternoon in the 20 degrees Celsius waters of the Mediterranean. Skiing in the Middle East in such a unique country is really fascinating.
Disfrute de un día completo en Beirut, y conozca las siguientes atracciones: Baalbeck: una de las ruinas romanas y museo más antiguos en Medio Oriente situados en el corazón del verde valle de Bekaa. Anjar: las únicas ruinas Omayad en Líbano. Ksara: una de las bodegas de prestigio en Líbano.
Disfruta de un día especial con almuerzo incluido, y conoce más acerca de estos maravillosos sitios: Beiteddine, un castillo del siglo XIX. Deir el Kama, uno de los pueblos más antiguos de Líbano y la capital del Monte Líbano en el siglo XIX. Aprecia la belleza y cultura del Líbano mientras el guía te enseña sus pueblos y diversas atracciones.
Visit Jeita grottos finalist for the new 7 wonders of the world. Visit Byblos the oldest inhabited Phoenician city and its Crusades citadel and old souks. Visit the monastery and cathedral of St. Mary Harissa overlooking the wonderful bay of Jounieh city.
It's a place of great natural beauty, the ancient Cedar trees – the emblem of Lebanon-passing by Bcharre to visit the great writer and poet Gibran Khalil Gibran museum. Following lunch enjoy a scenic drive to the 12th century Monastery of St Anthony the Great at Kozhaya and visit the Cave of St Anthony which has a reputation for miracles.
Tripoli known as the capital of North of Lebanon district is the country’s second largest city; it has a special Arab/Omayyad character of its own. The mighty Crussades Citadel of Raymond de St Gilles rise on top of the hill overlooking the 3 cities of “Tri-Poli”, then enjoy walking through tight streets inside a souk “market” and admire a Jewelers souk, old soap factories and an open popular market. An ottoman Hammam located inside the old souks as well as a number of historical mosques. Continue by car thru the marina road by the Harbor “ALMINA “where there was one time a Phoenician town.
Tienes la oportunidad de recorrer y conocer Beirut en un tour de tres horas, con el que podrás tener un pantallazo de los sitios más destacados. Visite la capital, los nuevos zocos, el casco antiguo, las ruinas romanas, iglesias, mezquitas y la roca de la paloma, símbolo de la ciudad.
At 2000 to 2800m altitude, Faraya Ski resort is located in Mount Lebanon district, 80 minutes from the Capital, Beirut. Modern infrastructure for all kind of winter sports. Necessary equipment and material may be rented on site while a number of hotels, restaurants and bars are spread around the main resort.
It is amazingly possible to ski in the morning at 2500m altitude then swim in the afternoon in the 20 degrees Celsius waters of the Mediterranean. Skiing in the Middle East in such a unique country is really fascinating.