Hiking, Picking grapes and Debs Festival at RASHAYA El-Wady on Sun, Oct 01, 2023 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS

Rachaya El-Wadi           One of the most enchanting place to visit

This time we will enjoy a hike with a special combination: Mhaydseh – Rachaya Al-Wadi village and old Souq – pick some grapes, perfect weather conditions and Debs Festival.  Production of molasses دبس

EVENT LOCATION                       :  Rachaya El-Wadi – Mhaydseh / Rashaya District                                                            

=============                                         

                                                       The township stands at an altitude of 1,360 meters.

                                                       92 km from Beirut.

WHEN                                           :  Sunday, October 01, 2023

=====

ENCOUNTER PLACE                     :  Mar Maroun Church Parking, Dora @ 7:30 AM

===============

Driving directions to Mar Maroun      https://dalecorazon.com/contact/

Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:45 AM

FEES:                            

=====

15 $ /person or equivalent including transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (14$/person)

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (14$ per person).

Optional transportation by your own vehicles 10 $

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

======================     

Join us for a special hike at “Rachaya Al-Wadi” village! Considered by many as one of Lebanon’s most picturesque towns, Rachaya is a jewel in the Bekaa Valley.

Rashaya is a most attractive little town seated on the western slopes of Mount Hermon. The township of Rashaya has always occupied a strategic position overlooking the et-Taim valley which is why the impressive and famous fortress was built. The citadel was in turn Canaanite, Greco-Roman, Arab, Crusader and Ottoman.

This famous town, famous in history and heritage but turned to the future, offers visitors a delightful natural setting, with its high plateau dominating the valley, the terraced gardens, thousand red-brick houses, and its main street once paved in stone (each stone is numbered), now known as the “Souq” (market), leading up to the Citadel of Independence it’s the most important to see. There are four old churches (“Al Saydet”, “Sayedat El Najat” and the oldest church in the region. It is “Mar Mousa el Habashi”, and it is a Syriac-Catholic church.

Mhaidseh village is overlooking Mount Hermon (Jabal El Cheikh – Jabal El Tajalli), the Sacred Mountain of Lebanon. The scenery is great; the scenery is really beyond description.

Almost all its houses are made of red brick and black stone which makes Mhaidseh a famous place.

HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous

Our marches 4 (8 km approx.) easy to medium trail (approx. 2,15Hr); we will start from Mhaydseh village, discover the great landmarks, pick some grapes, take the path s, passing through oak tree. The trail will lead us to the bus and then to Rashaya village. We will walk in the old souk, discover the great landmarks and take a lot of pictures. After visiting the Citadel, we will participate in the Debs festival where we can enjoy our time, eat some delicious food, and discover some new traditions.

For level 3 will visit Mhaydseh, Rashaya village and participate in Debs Festival.

Rashaya’s hike is not just a hike in a very beautiful nature, huge trees, and breathtaking views. It is a cultural tour as well.

WHAT TO TAKE:

============                 

Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits, lunch, water, cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.

==There will be a breakfast stop along the way==

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

=======================

Please Call 00961-70-986118 / 00961-70-997062 and by sending an SMS, or WhatsApp mention your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.

NOTE:

=====

Thank you for not smoking during the trip and following all the ecotourism rules including safety regulations (hikers are advised to join our events to their own responsibility). And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.

You can join our group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/dalecorazon/ (group) and https://www.facebook.com/dalecorazonleb   (Page)

Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/dale.corazon.leb.explorers/#

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dale+Corazon+-+Lebanon+Explorers

Best Regards,

Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers