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With tourism slowly awakening again in Lebanon following the 2006 war with Israel, now is the time to visit this fascinating melting pot of different religions and cultures. Beirut, one of the region's most vibrant cities, is surprisingly European in atmosphere - but travel a few miles up the coast and you'll come across tiny villages with people still living off the land as they have done for centuries. Elsewhere, the remains of one of Ancient Rome's most ornate temples at Baalbek are a must see, whilst the coastal towns of Tripoli and Byblos offer medieval souqs, ancient harbours and delicious seafood.
On this excursion you will cross the Mount Lebanon mountain range and drive through the Beqaa plain towards Baalbek, where the spectacular...
Situated about 40km north of Beirut, Byblos can be considered one of the oldest cities in the world. From the time of the Phonecians, it was...
At the end of the 18th century, the Emir Bashir II Shihab decided to build a new palace for himself and his family in the isolated village...
6 Days from £1,805pp upwards
A short stay in arguably the most exciting and fascinating city in the Middle East, with a day to explore the Roman ruins, beautiful mountain scenery and rolling vineyards of the interior.
Always choose local food. Although there are often international options on lots of menus, the local food is always better.
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