Sunset hike & tour at Wady Harba

SUNSET HIKE & TOUR :

Jrebta – Berbara / Byblos / In the North
0-450 meters above sea level, 3 km from Kfifan.

WHEN :

Saturday, March 15, 2025

ENCOUNTER PLACE :

Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge, Jal
================= El Dib @ 13:00 PM
Driving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/…/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib
Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 12:40 PM

FEES:

19 $ 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%. (17$/person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (17$/ per person).
Optional transportation by your own 🚗 vehicles 15 $/person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

Come and experience the pleasant moments of hiking along the bank of “Harba valley or Darb Rafqa” and relaxing sunset hike at the marvelous Mediterranean Sea.
The Saint valley, the ruins, and the magnificent green forest mixed with oak and many other plant species makes the valley one of the oldest and best in the area.
This afternoon hike is wonderful. Our journey will start in Jrabta. The name is probably derived from a Greek word, meaning “the cave”, and the Syriac pronunciation Grabta means the village of water. It has the most beautiful Phoenician inscriptions on the rocks representing ancient Phoenician religious rites. The village is distinguished by its narrow mountain roads that make you feel you are inside a tunnel.
We will visit St. Rafqa Monastery, and visit the convent and the museum. The hike will be in Jrabta village at Wadi Harba, the trail is filled with ancient cave churches, ruins, and where the Saints walked like (first Patriarch Saint John Maron, St. Rafqa, St. Hardini…).

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

Level 3- 4: An easy walk (8 km, approx. 2:30Hr) with very light descents. It is ideal for picture taking. The walk will take place at ‘’Darb St. Rafqa’’ or’’ Wadi Harba’’. We will cross the first Patriarch Saint John Maron (685 A.C.) spring and historical caves Church, in wild nature. Afterward, will continue together along a trail offering many scenic spots and leading to the beach, at the end of the trail, we will benefit from an overlooking the spectacular Mediterranean Sea, reach in breathtaking views exposed to the sun. From there we will head up to the bus.
In our return to Beirut, our stop will be in “Byblos” to visit the historical Souk and the old port.
Last, we’ll be ready to have delightful Iftar at a famous traditional restaurant in Byblos.
We promise you a very good & joyful sunset hike; Feel free to book yourself for this event. You will fall in love with these sites.
Ramadan Kareem!

WHAT TO TAKE:

Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, lunch, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes 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 03 422 493 and by sending SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname and the event you wish to join us on.