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Day 1
Beirut Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon with a population of over 2.1 million. It is located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's coastline with the Mediterranean sea. The first mention of this metropolis dates to the 15th century BC, and the city has been continuously inhabited since. Beirut holds Lebanon's seat of government and plays a central role in the Lebanese economy with its Downtown, Hamra, Verdun, and Ashrafieh based corporate firms and banks. The city is the focal point of the region's cultural life, renowned for its press, theaters, cultural activities, and nightlife. After the destructive Lebanese civil war, Beirut underwent major reconstruction, and the redesigned historic city center, marina, pubs and nightlife districts have once again rendered it a tourist attraction. Beirut was named the number one Place to Visit in 2009 by The New York Times. It was also listed as one of the top ten liveliest cities in the world by the Lonely Planet list of the top ten cities for 2009. Private airport transfer with an English speaking driver. A representative will greet you when you land in Beirut and facilitate the visa process. Note: Visas are obtained on arrival for all US, Canadian and European passport holders. Travellers from other countries should contact their local embassy for further information. Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. The Golden Tulip Serenada Hotel (4*) is conveniently situated in the heart of the famous Hamra city, 15 min from the airport and 5 min from the sea, close to Beirut Down Town and Verdun Shopping Centre, making it a perfect location for travelers. The hotel boasts 65 rooms including 10 one bedroom suites with all the comforts and facilities of your own home, crowned with the appropriate services and respectable hotel. They also offers gastronomic food in its Mediterranean restaurant along with delicious drinks and cocktails, as well as a variety of other outlets such as all day dining restaurant, pool terrace, Roof Top, swimming pool. Overnight at Golden Tulip Serenada Hamra (4*). |
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Golden Tulip Serenada Hotel Hamra |
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Day 2
Beirut Visit Beirut and discover the lively Corniche, the Pigeon’s Grotto and the renovated downtown. Continue to the National Museum. Built in 1930, the Museum houses a collection of ancient antiquities covering about 60 centuries of history. Proceed to visit the Chouf mountains. Stopover in Deir el Qamar, a village of white houses and red-tiled roofs. It was the residence of the governors of Lebanon in the 16th-18th centuries. Enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant and then visit the Palace of Beiteddine with its decorated ceilings, colorful marble mosaics, luxurious Turkish baths and Harem suites. Overnight at Golden Tulip Serenada Hamra (4*). |
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Day 3
Beirut Visit the Jeita Grottoes, Lebanon's natural miracle, made up of two separate caves. The caves contain a great concentration of a variety of crystallized formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Then visit the magnificent statue of our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa. You will enjoy the unique and spectacular view of Jounieh’s bay. Continue to Byblos city, one of the oldest cities in the world. Byblos is credited with being the birthplace of the alphabet. Start your visit with a lunch at a local restaurant then a guided visit of the archeological site featuring: the Crusader’s Castle, the Phoenicians temples, the Roman theatre and the royal Necropolis. Visit of the old souk and baptistery of the Crusader church of St. John as well as the old harbor. Overnight at Golden Tulip Serenada Hamra (4*). |
Lady of Lebanon |
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