Phoenician Trail – Ibrine to Batroun sunset hike
Phoenician Trail – IBRINE to BATROUN SUNSET HIKE
We invite you to a relaxing sunset hike at Aabrine – Batroun, on Saturday the 13rd of June, to a new area, to drink fresh Lemonade, It’s wonderful!!!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS; 🌳Oak Forest, 📷 Visit to Patriarch Museum, St Charbel Cave 💒 Church, Panoramic 🔭 views, Old 🏺 Phoenician Village & 🥾Trail, 🏛 Roman Hippodrome & 🧺 Landmarks of Batoun.
📌 SUNSET HIKE LOCATION: Aabrine/ Batroun/North
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0 -300 meters above sea level
54 km from Beirut.
⏳ WHEN : Saturday, June 13, 2026
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🕢 ENCOUNTER PLACE : Mar Abda Church parking
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facing the New bridge, Jal El Dib, @ 3:00 PM.
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 @ 2:40 PM
💰 FEES:
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25 $ including 🚌 transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides (certified tour operator), 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (20$/person)
Every 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip.
Optional transportation by your own 🚗 vehicles 5 $/person for the first time.
📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
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First, we will visit the tomb and Museum of Patriarch Elias Hoayek in Sainte Famille Convent.
We will hike together in one group along a downhill easy path.
We will get to walk along the mountain on a Phoenician track overlooking the spectacular Mediterranean Sea, reach breathtaking views exposed to the 🌅 sun. We will walk down from Aabrine to Batroun.cc
The track is not hard. The walk will be around 2.3 hrs. to 3 hrs, we will visit in our way the spring “Ain El Jdide” than “St Charbel cut off” (Mar Charbel Al Mokata3). The views are spectacular every step of the way, till we get Batroun Village.
From there will take the bus to Batroun, to visit the historic “St. Stephan’s Cathedral”. There walking in the old Souk, will go to the “Phoenician fortress and wall” and visit “Our Lady of the Sea” to finish our walk at “Makaad el Mir” by the sea where we will take some magical photos.
As usual, we will end this night’s adventure with a cozy gathering around a drink at Hilmi’s House, its Lemonade Drink prepared by local habitants. Ramadan Kareem!
This sunset hike must not be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
🎒 WHAT TO TAKE:
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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, a flashlight, water, a cap, and sunglasses. 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 +961 03 422 493 and by sending SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname and the event you wish to join us on.