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LEBANON ITINERARIES
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HIGHLIGHTS OF LEBANON - 6 Days.
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Itinerary
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DAY 01 |
ARRIVE BEIRUT, LEBANON
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Today, you arrive in Beirut, Lebanon. Upon arrival, you will be
met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day
will be at leisure.
Radisson SAS or similar
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DAY 02 |
BEIRUT / JEITA GROTTO / BYBLOS / BEIRUT
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This morning your sightseeing begins with a tour of Beirut,
once dubbed "the Paris of the Middle East". Enjoy many favorites
sights, including the National Museum and the Corniche, a scenic
coastal road lined with shops and restaurants; you also view the
famous Pigeon's Rock. Leaving the city, continue to the Nahr al-Kalb
(or "Dog River") to see mountainside carvings left by conquering armies
from as early as 1200 BC. Your next stop is the Jeita Grotto, a series
of caves famous for their 7,000-year-old rock formations. Arrive in
Byblos in time for lunch, followed by a sightseeing tour of one
of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, before returning
to Beirut for the night.
Radisson SAS or similar (B, L)
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DAY 03 |
BEIRUT / BCHARRE / TRIPOLI / BEIRUT
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After breakfast you drive north through some of Lebanon's
most beautiful scenery toward the Cedars of Bcharre, the last
remaining grove of biblical cedars (some more than 1500 years old)
in the country. The small Christian village of Bcharre itself is built
into the mountainside; its main claim to fame is as the birthplace of
19th century author Khalil Gibran. After lunch in Bcharre, continue
on to Tripoli, Lebanon's "second city", to visit the St. Gilles Citadel,
built by a Frankish Crusader; to see the magnificent 14th century
Taynal Mosque; and to browse for bargains in the colorful "souk".
Radison SAS or similar (B, L)
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DAY 04 |
BEIRUT / DEIR AL - QUAMAR / SIDON / BEIRUT
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Drive into the glorious Chouf Mountains, a region of lush green valleys,
rivers and waterfalls. After a visit to the village of Deir El Qamar,
dating from medieval times, travel on to the Beitieddine Palace,
a magnificent example of Lebanese architecture complete with
a huge courtyard, central fountain and ornate arcades. Now a museum,
the Palace houses a unique exhibition of Byzantine mosaic floors in its
former stables. After lunch at the Mir Amin Palace, drive further south to
seaside Saida to visit a 12th century sea castle and shop in the souk before
returning to Beirut.
Radisson SAS or similar (B,L)
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DAY 05 |
BEIRUT / BEKAA VALLEY / BEIRUT
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The fertile Bekaa Valley contains one of Lebanon's great mysteries;
the city of Aanjar, built by Syrian Umayyads in the 7th and 8th centuries.
Why it was built here, and what happened to its people, no one knows.
First uncovered in the 1950s, excavations were halted during the war,
but buildings like the Calife's residence and the mosque convey the classical
flavor of the place. Then it is on to the fabled winery of Ksara, for a tasting
and a visit to the storage caves. After lunch in the town of Zahle, known
for its traditional "mezze" dishes, proceed to Baalbeck, to see the Roman temples
of Jupiter, Bacchus and Venus.
Radisson SAS or similar (B, L)
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DAY 06 |
BEIRUT / DEPART
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After breakfast, you are transferred to the airport and
assisted with check-in for your homebound flight.
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2007 RATES
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$950.00 per person double occupancy - based on 2 people
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$850.00 per person double occupancy - based on 3 people
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$763.00 per person double occupancy - based on 4 people
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$705.00 per person double occupancy - based on 5 people
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$666.00 per person double occupancy - based on 6 people
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$223.00 single room supplement
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$269.00 holiday surcharge - per person double occupancy
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$204.00 holiday surcharge - single room supplement
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PRICE INCLUDES |
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All accommodations as shown in the itinerary based on twin bedded rooms with private bath facilities (Radisson SAS, Safir Heliopolitan or Crowne Plaza)
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All transfers per the itinerary
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Sightseeing as shown in the itinerary
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Handling of 2 bags per person
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Arrival and departure transfers
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All gratuities except for your driver/guide
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All the entrance fees per the itinerary
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Meals as indicated: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch & D = Dinner
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Services of an English Speaking driver/guide
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Government imposed taxes
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PRICE EXCLUDES
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International air: International air: USA/Beirut/USA - please ask your booking agent for details
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Items of personal nature such as laundry, phone calls etc.
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All alcoholic beverages unless indicated
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Insurance - please ask your booking agent for details
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Cost of passport or visa
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Departure taxes
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Anything that is not listed under inclusions
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CANCELLATION PENALTIES
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If cancellation is received up to 130 days prior to departure, 20% of the total tour price is forfeited
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If
cancellation is received 129 – 90 days prior to departure, 35% of
the total tour cost is forfeited
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If
cancellation is received 89 – 60 days prior to departure, 40% of
the total tour cost is forfeited
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If
cancellation is received 59 to 30 days prior to departure, 50% of
the total tour cost is forfeited
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If
cancellation is received 29 days or less before departure, 100% of
the total tour cost is forfeited
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