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ANFEH Santorini- CHEKKA Tunnels on Sat, Oct 14, 2023 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS
October 14, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cultural walking Tour at ANFEH, CHEKKA with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS
This time we will enjoy a hike with a special combination: Anfeh Santorini – Chekka Nabu Museum & the Hidden tunnels, perfect weather conditions and beautiful peaceful scenery.
TOUR LOCATION : Anfeh/Koura – Chekka beach/ Batroun – In the North
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63 km from Beirut.
WHEN : Saturday, October 14, 2023
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ENCOUNTER PLACE : Saint Abda Church parking facing the New bridge,
=============== Jal El Dib @ 7:30 AM
Driving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib
Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM
FEES:
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15 $ /person including transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes 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 20% discount (13 $ /person).
Optional transportation by your own vehicles 11 $/person
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
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Anfeh is an old town that goes to the Canaanite-Phoenician era. It was mentioned as “Ambi” in Tall-El-Amarina letters, in the 14th century B.C. It was also mentioned in the Assyrian engravings during the reign of King Asr-Hadoun (681-669 B.C).
During the Greek-Roman era, Anfeh was mentioned as “Trieres”, which means the ship with three rows of oars.
In the Byzantine Empire, “Trieres” was mentioned in a wider aspect. It was a patriarchal center, and its pastor participated in the Council of Chalcedon in 451 A.C. It was destroyed by the earthquake that hit the Mediterranean eastern coast in the middle of the 6th century (551 A.C).
In the seventh century AC, Anfeh became a part of the Arab empire. It was mentioned in the Hadith of Prophet Mohammed that Anfeh was a strong barrier in the Roman sea. It is also known that Muawiya, the founder of the Umayyad dynasty, built a part of his military fleet in it.
The Crusades occupied Anfeh early in the 12th century. They called it “Nafin” and rebuilt its marine citadel [The Citadel of Anfeh].
In 1289 A.C, Al-Mamaleek lead by Sultan Qalawun obliged the Crusades to withdraw from Anfeh. They destroyed its marine citadel and threw part of its stones in the sea. Afterward, they made Anfeh the center of a district consisting of Al-Koura and Bcharreh areas.
During the Ottoman occupation, Anfeh became the administrative center for the Side of Anfeh that consisted of 13 villages and 14 farms. Later, it became the center of Qaza Al-Koura (district of Al-Koura) during winter, and a Serail [The Old Serail] was built in its southern area.
During the French mandate, Anfeh was an important base. During World War II, a military airport was built in Al-Sawdat, southern Anfeh.
Since the independence of Lebanon, in 1943, Anfeh has been playing a significant role in different social, academic, political, and economic aspects of the country.
Our tour hike, due to its privileged location on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea; will be an easy and beautiful trail at Anfeh. First, we will go and take an easy path leading to “Saidet el Natour”, an old historical monastery, due to its strategic location it was invaded by all kinds of soldiers who passed through this area.
Later on, we will walk in the old village rich in ruins and caves and visit a very old Byzantine church (Our Lady of the wind) and the Citadel of Anfeh located on a peninsula known as “Rass Anfeh” and considered a Crusader residue characterized by its rock-cut channel (Al-Khandaq), we will encounter as well old graves, mosaic pieces, Salinas, wind wheels, hills, caves olive presses, and Phoenician salt pans, where you can take a lot of unforgettable pictures.
A tour inside the castle will take place before proceeding to Nabu, a modern and exceptional museum in Chekka hosting a rare collection of mosaics and historical pieces from the Mediterranean coastline, as well as permanent exhibitions by local artists.
Later will head to Batroun, crossing by Chekka tunnels, (The Hidden Tunnels) which is currently one of the top tourism destinations in Lebanon, overlooking the spectacular Mediterranean Sea, reach in breathtaking views exposed to the sun.
A delicious seafood sandwich lunch will follow in a popular seafood shop/restaurant in Batroun.
On our way back to Beirut, we may stop to drink fresh Lemonade.
Diversified.? Yes! You will encounter a lot of things on this tour!
WHAT TO TAKE:
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Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits, lunch, water, a 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:
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Please Call 00961-70-986118 / 00961-70-997062 and by sending an SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.
NOTE:
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Thank you for not smoking during the trip and following all the ecotourism rules including safety regulations (hikers are advised to join our trips to their own responsibility). And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.
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Best Regards,
Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers