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Shouf Highlights, on Sat, May 28, 2022 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS
May 28, 2022 @ 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tour at SHOUF with Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers in collaboration with Wonders of Leb. tours!!!
TOUR LOCATION : Chouf / Mount Lebanon ============= 900 meters above sea level. 47 km from Beirut.
WHEN : Saturday, May 28, 2022 =====
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 @ 7:45 AM
FEES: ==== 250,000 LL/person including transport, professional guides, and pictures. Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (230,000 LL/person) Groups of 5 and plus get a discount of 10%/person (230,000 LL/person) Optional transportation by your own vehicle 180,000 LL/person There is a 15,000LL Extra Entrance fee to the Beiteddine palace. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged in full amount.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT: ========================= Dear explorers, Today we will be heading to the Chouf region. We will start in Deir El-Qamar, one of the most beautiful villages in Lebanon. It is known to be the capital of the emirs in Mount Lebanon since the Ottoman era. A walking tour of the village will reveal several cultural sites such as our lady of the hill church, Fakherdine mosque, the emir Yousef Shehab palace (now hosting the town’s municipality), we’ll discover beautiful old houses surrounded by stunning nature. Our next destination will be directly supporting sustainable tourism, and that by visiting women local villagers who produce Mouneh and having the chance to buy their natural products. Lunch will be served in a traditional Lebanese restaurant. Then our stop will be the wonderful Beiteddine palace. It was built in the 19th century for Emir Bashir the second and combines Italian and ottoman styles. You will have a guided tour inside the several departments of this wonderful royal palace. Last but not least, Mir Amin palace will be our final destination to discover. It was also built by Emir Bashir the second for his son Prince Amin. It is now running as a hotel and a café on the fascinating palace’s terrace is an option before heading back home. End of the trip. Keep on exploring!
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”. Native American Proverb
Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions: Distancing from each other is a must. Cover your nose and mouth with your face masks. To keep it on, while we are on the bus. Clean your hands often by using hand gel or other.
WHAT TO TAKE: ============
Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits, lunch, water, MEDICAL FACE MASKS, HAND GEL, cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Wear comfortable clothes & walking shoes, 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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