DISCOVER LEBANON
Lebanon,
with its Mediterranean climate, is renowned for its hospitality.
Though the country has been scarred by civil war and attacks
from neighbouring Israel, it is still a popular tourist destination
and foreigners don't have to worry about their safety.
There
are numorous historical sites dating from Phoenician, Roman
Byzantine and Crusader times. Beirut is a bustling metropolis,
once known as the Paris of the Middle East, and now as "the
city that will not die".
We
offer
1.
Daily tours and packages
2.
Extended coach tours
1. DAILY REGULAR TOURS AND PACKAGES
PVA1/
Beirut City Tour (4hrs)
Downtown (Solidere), Corniche, Pigeon's Rock & the National
Museum.
PVA2/
Escorted Shopping Tour (5hrs)
The most famous shopping areas and to the artisanat of MOUFTAH
EL CHARK.
PVA3/
The Dog River, Jeita Grotto & Harissa (5hrs)
The commemorative inscriptions in the Dog River; Jeita Grotto
(the lower & upper galleries); and Jounieh to take the
Telepherique (cable car) up to Harissa for a breathtaking
view of the bay.
PVA4/
Deir El Qamar & Beiteddine (5hrs)
The town of Deir el-Qamar (the residence of Lebanese governors
during 16th century) & the palace of Beiteddine, best
example of early 19th century Lebanese architecture with its
museums (costume & weapons of that era) as well as a fine
collection of well-preserved Byzantine mosaics.
PVA5/
Byblos (4hrs)
The world's oldest continuously inhabited city: Byblos with
its fishermen's harbour, the castle, the Church of St. John
the Baptist and the souks.
PVA6/
Tyre, Sidon & Eshmoun (9hrs)
- Lunch Included.
The greatest of the Phoenician city-state, Tyre, which was
declared as a World Heritage Site; Sidon, another Phoenician
town, with its Sea Castle and old covered souks; and on its
northern gate, the Phoenician Temple complex of Echmoun.
PVA7/
Bcharri, Qadisha Valley & the Cedars (9hrs) -
Lunch Included.
Visit the most beautiful mountain landscapes in Lebanon, with
spectacular views of peaks and gorges, where the Qadisha Valley
is, and the red-roofed Hasroun and Bcharri along with the
Cedars of Lebanon nearby, where some trees are over 1000 years
old.
PVA8/
Tripoli, Bcharri, Qadisha Valley & the Cedars
(12hrs) - Lunch Included.
Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli: the old part of the
city which includes sites from the Mamluke era, such as narrow
alleyways, colorful souks, hammams, khans, mosques and theological
schools (madrassah); and the Crusaders' Fortress of Raymond
de Saint-Gilles. Continue to visit Qadisha Valley, Bcharri,
and the Cedars of Lebanon.
PVA9/
Tripoli & Krak des Chevaliers (12hrs)-Lunch Included-UPON
REQUEST.
Cross in to Syria to visit to the Crusader fortress of Krak
des Chevaliers, overlooking the Homs Gap and Beqaa Valley
where its spills the Orontes river onto the plain of Homs.
Followed by a visit to Tripoli.
PVA10/ Baalbeck, Anjar & Winery (9hrs)
- Lunch Included.
Cross Mount Lebanon range and drive through the Beqaa plain
towards Baalbeck, where the greatest Roman treasure, counted
among the wonders of the ancient world. Drive to the caves
for wine tasting (not applicable on Sundays), with a stop
in Aanjar, to visit this historical Omayyad site, located
in the southern part of the plain.
PVA11/
Skiing on the slopes of Faraya-Mzaar (6hrs) - Only
in winter season.
Best developed ski resort in Lebanon, located in a short distance
from Beirut- an ideal place for a one-day skiing trip. There
are 13 lifts on the slopes, including 8 chairlifts. The resort
was given the approval of the International Ski Federation
on 6 tracks: "Refuge". "Jonction", and
3 at "Jabal Dib". Red Cross services are available,
besides a ski school.
PVA12/
A Lebanese Night (5hrs) - Dinner
Included.
Lebanon's nightlife offers an entirely different outlook on
excellent food, but combined with entertainment. This tour
will give you the opportunity to visit one of our favorite
and selected restaurant/night club to enjoy your meal while
watching the belly dancer performing her sensual hip movements
and graceful arm movements, in harmony with the traditional
Lebanese music.
PVA13/
The Casino du Liban (4hrs) - Dinner Included.
An elegant and only gambling resort in the Arab world.. Four
gambling rooms, which offer a wide variety of games to guarantee
nonstop amusement and entertainment. However, for those who
prefer not to play but watch, there are still something superb
to enjoy: Dinner!
PVA14/
A Day in Damascus (12hrs) - Lunch Included - UPON
REQUEST.
Cross Mount Lebanon, passing through the Beqaa Valley. Proceed
to the Syrian Capital (100km east from Beirut). City tour
of Damascus includes Omayad Mosque; street called Straight,
Ananias Church, St. Paul's Window and Hamidieh Souk.
PVA19/
The Uncovered Treasure of the South (13hrs during
summer, 10hrs during winter when excluding the town of Jizzin)
- Lunch Included.
Passing through Sidon & Tyre to Ras Al Ayn where four
ancient reservoirs lie; then to Tell Rashidiyye, the site
of Palaetyros; proceed to Ras al Bayada, Naqura then turn
east passing through the charming typical Lebanese villages
and tobacco plantations. Proceed to visit Tibnin Crusader,
with its 12th century by Hugues de Saint Omer. Afterthen,
pass by another Crusader castle of Dubiyyeh erected on the
remains of a Roman temple and contunue northeast towards Arnun,
7km southeast of Town Nabatiye. On top of a hill overlooking
the whole area and controlling the road linking the southern
Beqaa to Damascus stands a fortress known to Arab travelers
as Shqif Arnun, Shqif being a Syriac term meaning high rock.
Western travelers call it Belfort or Beaufort. Proceed to
Jezzin, the most famous summer and tourist resort of South
Lebanon for its landscape and waterfalls. Jizzin is excluded
during winter.
Combined
Tours
· Beirut City Tour + Byblos
· Beirut City Tour + Deir El Qamar & Beiteddine
· Dog River, Jeita Grotto & Harissa + Byblos
Please
contact (012) 460 8382 for rates and schedule, or e-mail:
info3@duto.co.za
2.
EXTENDED TOURS
2.1
LEBANON / SYRIA CIRCULAR TOUR (9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS)
Weekly Guaranteed departure, every Saturday, with English-speaking
guide
With minimum 2 participants
Saturday
ARRIVE BEIRUT AIRPORT
Meet at the gate, by our Airport staff who shall provide full
assistance through immigration & custom. Transfer to hotel
in Beirut for dinner & overnight.
Sunday
BEIRUT / BYBLOS / BEIRUT
Breakfast. City tour of Beirut, where the history reveals
a long phase of different invasions. Drive along the seashore
to the picturesque rocks of the pigeons' Rock through Hamra
commercial area to the National museum and the Martyr's Square.
Then drive north to Byblos, the city of the most ancient port
in the world. Visit the old Souks, Old ramparts, citadel,
St. John Church and Roman amphitheater. Dinner and overnight
at the Hotel in Beirut.
Monday
BEIRUT / ANJAR / BAALBECK/ DAMASCUS
Breakfast. Drive to visit Anjar, dated back from Omayyad period.
Continue to Baalbeck, the small town outstanding for its acropolis
considered among the most important Roman ruins ever built.
Continue to Damascus. Dinner & overnight.
Tuesday
DAMASCUS
/ SEYDNAYA/ MALOULA/ KRACK DES CHEVALIERS / ALEPPO
Breakfast. Drive to Seydnaya to visit the Blessed Virgin's
Convent and then to Ma'lula, the honeycomb village. Built
on a very capricious rocky slope. Continue to Krak des Chevaliers,
to visit the famous Crusader Fortress, built in 1110. Proceed
to Aleppo for dinner and overnight.
Wednesday
ALEPPO
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing of Aleppo one of the oldest
cities in the world. Visit the Arabian citadel, Old souks,
The Great Mosque, Archeological museum, old barriers and houses
from the 17th century. Dinner and overnight in Aleppo.
Thursday
ALEPPO / ST. SIMEION / APAMEA / HAMA / PALMYRA
Breakfast, drive to visit the imposing cathedral of St. Simeon,
the Stylite which was the grandest of all 5th century Christian
monuments. Continue to Apamea to visit the Greek Roman Byzantine
site of Apamea. Then continue to Hama, one of the oldest cities
in Syria, famous for its wooden waterwheels, proceed to Palmyra
for dinner and overnight
Friday
PALMYRA / DAMASCUS
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Palmyra, Syria's prime attraction
and one of the world's greatest historical sites where the
magnificent remains: the Temple of Bel, the Arch of Triumph,
Zenobia Bath and more tell stories of the reign of Queen Zenobia.
In the Afternoon drive back to Damascus for dinner and overnight.
Saturday
DAMASCUS CITY TOUR
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Damascus, the oldest capital
and continually inhabited city in the world. Visit the Omayyad
Mosque, Saladin's Tomb, the Azem Palace, St. Annania's Church,
Straight Street, St. Paul's Window and the old covered bazaar.
P.M visit of the National museum of Damascus. Dinner and overnight
in Damascus.
Sunday
TRANSFER TO DAMASCUS AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE
Breakfast. Transfer to Damascus Airport including our assistance
during departure formalities. Or possibility for transfer
to Beirut Airport or to Amman to Join the Jordan Guarantee
Departure Programme.
Please
contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za
Included:
* 8 nights Hotel accommodation on half board basis in hotel
category of your choice.
* Transportation and excursion in comfortable modern air-conditioned
vehicle.
* Excellent high-qualified English-speaking guide throughout
the tour
* All entrance fees to sites visited
* Meeting and assistance at Airport.
Excluded:
* Visa fee officially free of charge for Syria. For Lebanon
USD 19.-- Per Person
* Departure tax of USD 5,-- per person at Damascus Airport.
* Lunches, drinks and personal expenses.
* Tips for guide, driver, Hotels, Restaurants
* Obligatory New Year Eve dinner if applicable.
* Separate Transfer from Damascus to Beirut Airport or to
Amman USD 55.-- Per Person
2.2
LEBANON / SYRIA / JORDAN CIRCULAR TOUR (15 DAYS /
14 NIGHTS)
Weekly Guaranteed departure, every Saturday, with English-speaking
guide
With minimum 2 participants
Saturday
ARRIVE BEIRUT AIRPORT
Meet at the gate, by our Airport staff who shall provide full
assistance through immigration & custom. Transfer to hotel
in Beirut for dinner & overnight.
Sunday
BEIRUT / BYBLOS / BEIRUT
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of the capital of Lebanon, Beirut,
where the history reveals a long phase of different invasions.
Drive along the seashore to the picturesque rocks of the pigeons'
Rock through Hamra commercial area to the National museum
and the Martyr's Square. Then drive north to Byblos, the city
of the most ancient port in the world. Visit the old Souks,
Old ramparts, citadel, St. John Church and Roman amphitheater.
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Beirut.
Monday
BEIRUT / ANJAR / BAALBECK/ DAMASCUS
Breakfast. Drive to visit Anjar, the unique fortified city
in Lebanon dated back from Omayyad period. Continue to discover
Baalbeck, the small town outstanding for its acropolis considered
among the most important Roman ruins ever built. Continue
to Damascus for Dinner and overnight.
Tuesday
DAMASCUS / SEYDNAYA/ MALOULA/ KRACK DES CHEVALIERS / ALEPPO
Breakfast. Drive to Seydnaya to visit the Blessed Virgin's
Convent and then to Ma'lula, the honeycomb village. Built
on a very capricious rocky slope. Continue to Krak des Chevaliers,
to visit the famous Crusader Fortress, built in 1110. Proceed
to Aleppo for dinner and overnight.
Wednesday
ALEPPO
Breakfast. full day sightseeing of Aleppo one of the oldest
cities in the world. Visit the Arabian citadel, Old souks,
The Great Mosque, Archeological museum, old barriers and houses
from the 17th century. Dinner and overnight in Aleppo.
Thursday
ALEPPO / ST. SIMEION / APAMEA / HAMA / PALMYRA
Breakfast, drive to visit the imposing cathedral of St. Simeon,
the Stylite which was the grandest of all 5th century Christian
monuments. Continue to Apamea to visit the Greek Roman Byzantine
site of Apamea. Then continue to Hama, one of the oldest cities
in Syria, famous for its' wooden waterwheels, proceed to Palmyra
for dinner and overnight.
Friday
PALMYRA / DAMASCUS
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Palmyra, Syria's prime attraction
and one of the world's greatest historical sites where the
magnificent remains: the Temple of Bel, the Arch of Triumph,
Zenobia Bath and more tell stories of the reign of Queen Zenobia.
In the Afternoon drive back to Damascus for dinner and overnight.
Saturday
DAMASCUS CITY TOUR
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Damascus, the oldest capital
and continually inhabited city in the world. Visit the Omayyad
Mosque, Saladin's Tomb, the Azem Palace, St. Annania's Church,
Straight Street, St. Paul's Window and the old covered bazaar.
P.M visit of the National museum of Damascus. Dinner and overnight
in Damascus.
Sunday
DAMASCUS / CHAHBA / BOSRA / AMMAN
Breakfast. Drive to Chaba and Bosra. Bosra was a major metropolis
of the Roman Empire and a prosperous crossroads for trade.
Its' importance, nowadays, lies in housing the still preserved
Roman Theater, which hosts Arab and International performers
during the Bosra Art Festival. Continue to Amman via the Syrian
- Jordanian border. Dinner and overnight in Amman.
Monday
AMMAN / DESERT CASTLES / DEAD SEA / AMMAN
Breakfast. Full day tour to the Desert Castles, built by the
Omayyad Caliphs of Damascus in the 8th century A.D. as hunting
lodges. Wildly varied in architectural style: Qasr Al-Kharraneh,
Qasr Amra and Qasr Al-Azraq. Continue to the Dead Sea - the
lowest spot on earth. Time for bathing and relaxing. Dinner
and overnight - Amman.
Tuesday
CITY TOUR OF AMMAN / JERASH / AMMAN
Breakfast. Full day tour through Amman, the ancient and modern
capital of Jordan, originally built on seven hills and from
the top of the citadel, one of the highest hills, you can
have a splendid view of the old city. Visit the Citadel, Roman
Theater, Archeological, Folklore Museums, and King Abdullah
Mosque. Drive north of Amman to visit Jerash, the most beautiful
and preserved Roman city in existence. Dinner and overnight-Amman.
Wednesday
AMMAN / MADABA / MOUNT NEBO / KINGS' HIGHWAY / KERAK / PETRA
Breakfast, full day visit through King's Highway, the ancient
Silk Road; stop in Madaba, home of the most famous Byzantine
Mosaics and most of all the 6th century map of the holy places
in the biblical world. Continue to Mount Nebo, with its spectacular
view of the Holy Land. Then to Kerak to visit the Crusader
Castle from the 12th century. Proceed to Petra for dinner
and overnight.
Thursday
PETRA
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing of the unique "rose-red"
city of Petra, half as old as time, built by the Arab Nabateans
who hewed their monumental tombs, palaces, temples and treasury
from the desert rock's sandstone in its' natural hues of rose
and gold. Dinner and overnight in Petra.
Friday
PETRA / WADI RUM / AQABA / WADI ARABA / AMMAN
Breakfast. Drive to Wadi Rum the valley of the moon, with
a visit by Bedouin Jeeps for 2 hours. Continue to Aqaba for
break at the Red Sea. P.M. drive via Wadi Araba and Dead Sea
Coast to Amman for dinner and overnight.
OR possibility of extension in Aqaba on the Read Sea or Extension
in the Dead Sea
Saturday
TRANSFER TO AMMAN AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE
Breakfast. Transfer to Amman Airport including our assistance
during departure formalities
Included:
* 14 nights Hotel accommodation on half board basis in hotel
category of your choice.
* Transportation and excursions in comfortable modern air-conditioned
vehicle.
* Excellent high-qualified English-speaking guide throughout
the tour
* All entrance fees to sites visited and one short horse-ride
in Petra * 4x4 in Wadi Rum for 2 hours.
Excluded:
* Visa fee for Lebanon & Jordan USD 34.-- and for Syria
officially free of charge for the time being
* Departure tax of USD 8,-- per person at Amman Airport.
* Lunches, drinks and personal expenses.
* Tips for guide, driver, Hotels, Restaurants
* Obligatory New Year Eve dinner if applicable
***
There are strict regulations in Syria regarding passports
with visas and stamps for Israel ***
Please
contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za
Updated:
January 2006
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