L E B A N O N ' S   M O U N T A I N S
Lebanon’s mountains have become a destination which steadily increases in popularity and significance not only for the locals but also to international tourists. With our mild climate throughout the year, our beaches in summer and beautiful snow covered mountains in winter; we remain the obvious choice for tourism. Especially unique of our country is that in certain months such as March and April, a tourist can enjoy a morning of skiing, then go down for a swim during the same day as our mountains are a mere 15-20 minute drive away from the shores. Why waste your time wondering where to go when Anastasia Travel can provide you with the opportunity to visit Lebanon’s breathtaking slopes which have been developed to the highest extent with the most modern ski equipment & facilities? All this can be provided to you at the most unbeatable prices exclusive to Anastasia Travel. The choice is obvious.

The Cedars
Located in the north of Lebanon, the Cedars are Distant 130 Km from Beirut and it would take about 2 hours by car to reach the resort.
The Cedars resort has a slightly longer season than the others, sometimes beginning early November and often lasting until late April.
The Cedars mountains are equally suitable for alpine skiing and snowboarding, as well as for cross – country skiing. Kids also may start learn skiing on one of the 4 baby – ski, with the help of certified trainers.
4 Different slope levels, all starting at 2150 m, are available and are: 4 snow wire lifts, 4 T- shaped ski lifts, 1 one seat chair lift.

Faraya – Mzaar
Located in the heart of the Mount Lebanon, Faraya is distant 40Km and Ouyoune El Simane 46 Km from Beirut, and it would take about 1:15 hours by car to reach the resort, then turn right.
Faraya is the name of the village just below the actual slopes in Ouyoune El Simane- Kfarzebian , it is the best-equipped and most popular resort of Lebanon.
Skiers, snowboarders, snowmobile addicts, cross – country lovers and paragliders come to Faraya from all parts of the country.

Zaarour
Located to the south of all other resorts, Zaarour is distant 54 Km from Beirut , and it would take about 1:30 hours by car to reach the resort.
Zaarour is the closest resort to Beirut city and one of the smallest ones in Lebanon, but yet offering all kinds of winter outdoor activities. Zaarour is very well known for the excellent opportunity for cross – country skiing over a distance of more that 4 Km on the Sannine mountain .it is well controlled with excellent security measures taken to avoid incidents.
5 slopes are available and served by: 2 snow wire lifts, 3 ski lifts.

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Sightseeing & Excursions                                                           
 AT 01 -Byblos:  (35 Km from Beirut) Byblos gathers over
6000 years of History and culture. Visitors will be astonished of the number of superimposed cultural layers: The Romans have left a monumental fountain, a sanctuary, a colonnade & a magnificent amphitheater. The crusaders, a castle built inside the ramparts of the old city, And St. John church of Roman style.

 AT 02 - Jeita:  (20 Km from Beirut) Jeita grottos have already cut the breath of thousands of visitors. Two grottos superimposed linked by a cable car , sink at thousand meters inside the mountains. The lower grotto could be visited with a bark. The upper grotto could be explored on foot. Stalactites & Stalagmites evoking the fauna and the flora, water falls, lakes and natural columns.

 AT 03 - Harissa:  Visit the magnificent statue of our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa  with its cathedral of a Phoenician boat shape, where we can take the cable cars down to Jounieh enjoying its unique and spectacular bay view.

 AT 04 - Tripoli:  (75 Km north of  Beirut) By visiting  the 2nd Capital of Lebanon, Tripoli, we can admire the castle of St. Gilles, the only remain of the Crusader’s 180 years reign, the church of St Mary of the tour today the great Mosque, the Mamelouk’s  building such as the mosque of Teynal, the one of Abdel Wahed  and the great Mosque of Al’ Achraf. Also in the Mina area, the tours, the Khans & the Hammams with domes.

 AT 05 - Beiteddine:  (45 Km south east of Beirut), the palace of Beiteddine, house of faith, is a  jewel of the Lebanese architecture of the XIX century, with its elegant porches and arcades, fountains, galleries, its monumental doors with various engravings, carried out by the most skilful sculptors of that times.

 AT 06 - Moussa castle:  The Lebanese traditions incarnated in Moussa castle  located in the little town dominating the valley where flows a tributary of Nahr el Damour. It is the real place where we can touch the typical and  traditional Lebanese customs gathered & protected all trough the years .

 AT 07 - Beirut:  The pearl of the Orient, mother of Laws, bride of the Mediterranean sea, capital of Lebanon, "Beirut". The History of Beirut starts with the Phoenicians. It reveals a long phase of different invasions. Beirut is under reconstruction. The city becomes probably one of the most beautiful jewels of the world. It’s worthwhile stopping to visit the Pigeons grottoes and the archeological sites of ancient ruins in the central district of the city.

 AT 08 - Cedars & Kozhaya Valley:  Driving north , passing Byblos  &
Al Moussaylaha castle, we take the mountain road to reach this slice of  paradise called Cedars of Lord (120 Km north Beirut) that constitutes one of the most precious relics of Lebanon. Continue to Becharre a neighboring village of the Cedars, that is the birth & resting place of Jibran Khalil Jibran Lebanon’s most famous poet, artist & novelist ,from where you will take a global view of the Saint valley & visit the monastery of Saint Anthony.

 AT 09 - Sidon & Tyre:  Passing Beirut, and driving south via Al Damour,
we reach  the first commercial metropolis of the world (38 Km south of Beirut), Tyre. Today, the city is the most vivid antique place  for those who can contemplate the stones and the marble of the past centuries. Proceed to Sidon (45 Km south of Beirut). Like most of the ancient Phoenician cities, Sidon is built on a promontory faced by an island. The major attraction is the crusader castle of the sea which is connected to the placid  harbor with a short causeway.

 AT 10 - Baalbeck & Kefraya Winery:  Drive through the mount Lebanon, via the Bekaa valley & Zahle to reach  Baalbeck,  the small town outstanding  for its Acropolis considered among the most important Roman ruins in the world. We can discover the great complex  of Jupiter temple, the temple of Bacchus with its decorations and the one of Venus. Continue to Kefraya Winery, to sample many varieties of wine.

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 AT 11 - Byblos & Tripoli:  Take the northern highway to visit the city of the most ancient port in the world called Byblos, where we will visit its crusader castle, its old souk & oldest port. Continue to Tripoli, to discover the Arabic aspect of the city & bye traditional Lebanese sweets.

 AT 12 - Beiteddine & Shouf Mountain:  (45 Km south east of Beirut) We will visit the  palace of Beiteddine, house of faith, which is a  jewel of the Lebanese architecture of the XIX century, with its elegant porches and arcades , etc… Continue to  Deir el Kamar  to discover the Lebanese traditions incarnated in this  little town dominating the valley where flows a tributary of Nahr el Damour.  It is the real place where we can touch the typical and  traditional Lebanese customs gathered & protected all trough the years.

 AT 13 - Jeita grotto & Harissa:  Jeita grottoes have already cut the breath of thousands of visitors. Two grottos superimposed linked by a cable car, sink at thousand meters inside the mountains. Visit the magnificent statue of our Lady of  Lebanon  in Harissa with its cathedral of a Phoenician boat shape, where we can take the cable cars down to Jounieh enjoying its  unique and spectacular bay view.

 AT 14 - Lebanese mountain:  Full day to breath the healthy air and enjoy the spectacular views of the Lebanese villages known for their magical nature and clean environment. A day to discover the typical Lebanese traditions and customs & to taste some pure Lebanese specialties.

 AT 15 - Pilgrim day:  Visit the holly land of Lebanon starting by Rafka monastery, Hardine the city of Lebanon’s new saint called Al Hardini, than continue to Al Nourieh Monastery overlooking Chekka bay & Tripoli city with the nicest view.

 AT 16 - Fun Shopping day:  Visit the Lebanese most famous Souks, in order to buy souvenirs, and all other merchandise with best prices & good qualities.

 AT 17 - Full day to Damascus:  Take the international road, Beirut/Damascus, through the Bekaa Valley, Via Chtoura and Zahle, pass the Lebanese Syrian border, and proceed to Seydnaya to visit its monastery, continue to Maaloula to visit its historical church & valley. Head to the Syrian capital Damascus, to visit its most interesting site(Omayad Mosque, the straight street, Ananias church, St. Paul’s window and Hamidieh souk).

AD 01:  A typical Lebanese dinner with an exceptional oriental program and extra menus (Mezze + Barbecue + Open regular bar) and transportation in A/C vehicles.
Restaurants will be: Awtar, Bazerkan, Zad el Kheir, Al Mawardi or similar.

 AD 02:  International dinner with European ambiance & special shows. Menus will be according to each restaurant specialty. Restaurants will be: Amore y Libertad, Zenith, Alecco’s, Taj Mughal, Jeeper’s, Options, Velvet, After Eight or similar.

 AD 03:  Calm dinners without entertainment in many luxurious restaurants chosen carefully for their special location and extra menus. Restaurants will be: Fakhreddine, Burj el Hamam, Casino du Liban, Mhana or similar.

 

Rates are per person on H/B Basis in US Dollars
Tour no	Tour's description	Duration	2-3 pax	4-5 pax	6-9 pax	10-14 pax	15-20 pax	Optional lunch
AT 01	Half Day Byblos Citadel	2 hrs 30	49	38	48	33	28	--
AT 02	Half Day Jeita Grotto	3 hrs	58	48	56	43	38	--
AT 03	Half Day Harissa	2 hrs	47	37	44	32	27	--
AT 04	Half Day Tripoli city	3 hrs	50	41	49	32	31	--
AT 05	Half Day Beiteddine Palace	3 hrs	49	39	48	37	30	--
AT 06	Half Day Moussa Castle	3 hrs	48	38	48	36	28	--
AT 07	Half Day Beirut city tour	2 hrs 30	44	49	47	32	31	--
AT 08	Full Day Cedars & Kozhaya Valley	08 hrs	58	32	42	24	22	16
AT 09	Full Day Tyre Monuments & Sidon Citadel	08 hrs 30	59	48	54	43	38	16
AT 10	Full Day Baalbeck Temples and Wine tasting	07 hrs 30	53	43	52	39	33	16
AT 11	Full Day to Byblos & Tripoli	07 hrs	56	47	54	42	37	16
AT 12	Full Day to Beiteddine & Shouf Mountain	05 hrs	50	39	48	36	24	16
AT 13	Full Day to Jeita Grotto & Harissa	05 hrs	61	52	60	48	27	16
AT 14	Full Day Lebanese Village	05 hrs	42	33	41	28	22	16
AT 15	Pilgrim Day: Rafka, Nourieh & Hardini	06 hrs	42	33	41	28	22	16
AT 16	Fun Shopping day	07 hrs	42	33	28	22	20	16
AT 17	Full day Damascus city	12 hrs	128	94	86	58	50	16

 

Rates are per person in USD
Tour no	Tour's description	Duration	21-25 pax	26-30 pax	31-35 pax	36-40 pax	41-45 pax	Optional lunch
AT 01	Half Day Byblos Citadel	2 hrs 30	26	22	22	19	19	On Request
AT 02	Half Day Jeita Grotto	3 hrs	36	32	32	28	28	On Request
AT 03	Half Day Harissa	2 hrs	24	21	21	17	17	On Request
AT 04	Half Day Tripoli city	3 hrs	28	26	26	21	21	On Request
AT 05	Half Day Beiteddine Palace	3 hrs	27	24	24	20	20	On Request
AT 06	Half Day Moussa Castle	3 hrs	27	22	22	19	19	On Request
AT 07	Half Day Beirut city tour	2 hrs 30	29	27	26	24	24	On Request
AT 08	Full Day Cedars & Kozhaya Valley	08 hrs	21	20	22	24	16	16
AT 09	Full Day Tyre Monuments & Sidon Citadel	08 hrs 30	36	32	32	16	28	16
AT 10	Full Day Baalbeck Temples and Wine tasting	07 hrs 30	32	28	28	28	24	16
AT 11	Full Day to Byblos & Tripoli	07 hrs	33	31	31	24	27	16
AT 12	Full Day to Beiteddine & Shouf Mountain	05 hrs	27	24	24	27	20	16
AT 13	Full Day to Jeita Grotto & Harissa	05 hrs	39	37	37	20	32	16
AT 14	Full Day Lebanese Village	05 hrs	20	17	18	32	14	16
AT 15	Pilgrim Day: Rafka, Nourieh & Hardini	06 hrs	20	17	18	14	14	16
AT 16	Fun Shopping day	07 hrs	16	14	13	11	11	16
AT 17	Full day Damascus city	12 hrs	38	36	34	32	32	14

 

Dinner's no	Dinner's description	2-3	4-5	6-9	10-14	15-20	21-25	26-30	31-35	36-40	41-45
AD 01	Oriental dinner with program	74	70	67	61	58	57	56	53	51	47
AD 02	International dinner with program	81	76	72	69	68	67	61	59	56	54
AD 03	Lebanese dinner in Luxurious restaurants	81	76	72	69	68	67	61	59	56	54

• Rates are per person in US dollar, valid from 1 January 2001 till 31 December 2002

• All tours are inclusive of guide assistance, entrance fees and transportation in
  A/C motor coach with 2 TV & video, toilet and mini bar.

• During dinners, transportation is included.

• Guide assistance will be applicable for groups of minimum of 6 persons.

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