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.
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.
Drive to Jeita village the address of the world's most beautiful caves, where reaction of water and soil built stalagmites & stalactites. The caves were voted to be among the 7 natural wonders of the world. Next to the city of Byblos for lunch and then explore one of the oldest Phoenician inhabited Mediterranean city and its attractive medieval down town with its Crusader castle, important archaeological site, the fossils galleria, the old St Jhon Catholique church and St. Mary’s Orthodox churches, as well as the Roman wall and beautifully restored cobbled lanes.
Enjoy a full day in Beirut and meet this amazing atractions: Baalbeck, one of the oldest Roman ruins and museum in the ME located in the heart of the green Bekaa Valley. Anjar, the only Omayad ruins in Lebanon. Ksara, one the prestigious wineries in Lebanon.
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.
Adéntrese en los estrechos callejones de Bourj Hammoud, el corazón de la comunidad armenia de Beirut. Fundada por los supervivientes del genocidio armenio de 1915, este barrio es famoso hoy en día, por su arte, artesanías y sus muchos restaurantes tradicionales. Esta aventura le llevará por el mejor de todos ellos, desde los caldereros en los zocos hasta los talleres donde se fabrican los juegos de Backgammon de la ciudad. Tendrá la posibilidad de disfrutar de un almuerzo tradicional armenio, y un montón de tiendas para explorar, este tour le mostrará un lado diferente de la ciudad.
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!
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.
Explore the cosmopolitan Lebanese capital – the one-time ‘Paris of the east’. Beirut is the liveliest Mediterranean capital city, with its sea-front Corniche , the beauty spot of Raouche Rocks, the National Museum with its well displayed and important collection of artefacts dating back to the Phoenicin period and its downtown ‘Solidere’ area, its attractive Ottoman and French Mandate period buildings, churches, mosques, and archaeological sites, as well as Beirut modern souks and water front Marina.
Next to the 19th-century Beitedine palace, see the Emir Bashir residence, ruler of Mount Lebanon in the 19th century, to head then to Der el Qamar, one of the oldest villages in Lebanon, with the 19th century Cathedral and the 14th century Mosque.
The tour start from your hotel lobby to the historical down town district of the Capital Beirut, where we visit the parliament house, the government palace, the Roman "hammams" and the central star square.
A short walk will follow to the Beirut renovated souks, the liberty memorial.
Then another moderate walk to Beirut water front to visit its beautiful "zatunay bay" where you find plenty of cafes and restaurants.
After a short break, we drive to the Pigeon rock "the symbol of Beirut city" thru "l'avenue des Francais" called " Corniche" and thru the famous Hamra shopping street to return to your hotel.
Batroun governorate is situated in the mid north of Lebanon, stretching from the Mediterranean up to 2300 meters above sea level.
Batroun city has a Phoenician old town as well as many wineries spread all over the mountains that surround the city.
Our tour start at 9am from your hotel and back around 5pm.
We drive the northern highway 65 Km from Beirut. Batroun City is ahead while the wineries are up the hills.
Modern infrastructure, mouthwatering wines in three different wineries, and an optional lunch at "Ixir", the leading winery in Batroun.
Now that you’ve tried our wines, let’s check what is going on in the Phoenician neighborhood in Batroun city and have the famous local lemonade or maybe a cup of coffee by the sea.
Great tastes… Great city!