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SUMMARY:Apple Picking Day & Tour
DESCRIPTION:Apple Picking Day & 🚌 Tour at Jord Tannourine \nIt’s about enjoying 🍏 apple picking season in Jouwar (⛰ Jord Tannourine) at 1800 m above sea level. Let us get together\, to learn how it is done\, help locals and get a chance to mingle with villagers\, in order to know better about their lifestyle and traditions. We aim to promote the ecotourism responsible sector in Lebanon. \n📌 EVENT LOCATION : Tannourine Fawqa / Batroun / In the North\n=============== 1800 to 1900 meters above sea level.\n90 km from Beirut. \n⏳ WHEN : Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\n======= \n🕢 ENCOUNTER PLACE : Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge\,\n================== Jal El Dib @ 7:30 AM\nDriving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib\nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM \n💰 FEES:\n======\n25 $ /person or equivalent including  transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, coffee\, 1 kilo of fresh apples\, professional guides\, 5 minutes of warming up\, stretching\, and pictures.\n25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (20 $/person)\nEvery 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip.\nOptional transportation by your own  vehicles 17$ /person \n📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:\n======================== \nThe event will take place at Tannourine (Kilaa El Borj)\, North Lebanon.\nThe impressive remains of a 🏺 Phoenician – 🏛 Roman temple and old village built on ancient foundations still dominate the scene\, giving a view 👓 over Tannourine.\nWe will start our day by meeting the local farmer and picking 🍏 apples; nothing is better than a crisp juicy apple right off the tree\, the whole family can enjoy it.\nOf course\, you will be provided materials for work. Also\, participants can bring with them gloves if they prefer.\nThose who would be interested to buy apples will benefit from a discount.\nAfter\, will hike an easy and pleasing 🚶 trail from 🏘 “Qilaa El-Borj” for 1 hour only\, and discover one of the ⚱️ treasures of Lebanon. The trail 🥾passes through “Sikket Al-Sham”\, and then to El-Jouwar were an amazing forest rich in 🌿 flora and fauna exists. Then we will cross many ruins of old houses and 🏦 Hadrian’s inscriptions till we arrive at Qornet El-Ribaz. There we will enjoy the fresh air and 🔭 watch the beautiful stunning ⛰ mountainous landscape\, with extremely vertical slopes\, which is impressive. \nAfter finishing the trail\, we will gather at Qilaa El Borj 🏛 Phoenician temple and we will have the opportunity to taste and eat 🫓 manaqish 3a saj prepared by local villagers. We can also have our own picnic.\nThen we will make a visit to Tannourine village where we can get the opportunity 📷 to visit St Challita 💒 Old Crusade Church that ages more than 1000 years.\nOn our way back to Beirut\, we may stop in Batroun to drink fresh 🍹 lemonade.\nDon’t let any adventure go by untried. Live your life to the fullest! \n🎒 WHAT TO TAKE:\n============== \nHealthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruit\, water\, cap\, and sunglasses. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes that will be suitable to work in a field\, in the countryside and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches. \n==There will be a breakfast stop along the way== \n☎️ FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:\n========================= \nPlease Call 03 422 493 and by sending an SMS\, or WhatsApp mentions your name\, surname\, and the event you wish to join us on.
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T170000
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SUMMARY:Hike from Aito to Deir Hamatoura - Kousba
DESCRIPTION:Hiking from Deir Mar Semaan in Aito to Deir Hamatoura – KousbaAmazing Trail\, Ruins of Ayto – Pine Forest – Qadisha Valley & River\n This amazing trail will be from Mar Semaan Monastery in Ayto\, where Saint Rafqa spends 27 years of her life serving the monastery\, then to Hamatoura Monastery through a downhill trail full of pine trees\, and finally to the river of Kadisha. HIKE LOCATION : Hamatoura/Kousba/Amioun /In the north============ 750 – 1000 meters above sea level / 84 km from Beirut  \nWHEN : Sunday\, September 20\, 2026=====\n ENCOUNTER PLACE : Mar Maroun Church Parking\, Dora @ 7:30 AM=================Driving directions to Mar Maroun https://dalecorazon.com/contact/Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM FEES:====25 $ including  transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, professional guides\, coffee\, 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 15 $/person DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:======================This hike in Kousba is diversified; you will get the chance to walk along the mountain cliff overlooking the holly valley of Kadisha and the river bank.The track is not hard\, there will be no ascents in the trail. It will be nice to contemplate views at this altitude.The town of Aito has some old ruins\, such as an old tower and a temple. Above the temple stands the Monastery of Saint Simon (Al Amoudi) indicating that this land was a Phoenician place of worship.HIKING LEVEL: 1 to 3 for easy\, 4 to 6 for intermediate\, 7 to 9 for strenuousOur hike will be divided into 2 levels:  \nLEVEL 5 intermediate level (13.5 Km approx.) will start from Deir Mar Semaan. There\, you can take your time and visit the monastery\, as well as St. Rafqa hermitage and museum. The first part of the trail will all be in a huge pine forest. The second part will be on the side of the deep valley of Qadisha which will lead us to Deir Hamatoura. To get to the bus\, we will use the old stairs of the Monastery to get down. This abbey is the “Guardian of the City”. It is built on rocks overlooking great views. The church is the most ancient part\, dating back to the 4th century. \nLEVEL 4 (Approx. 6 Km) From Ayto village to Karm Saddeh\, it will be an easy walk: the first part is downhill\, and the next one is beside the river at Deir Hamatoura. In this hike\, you will have many reasons to keep your cameras handy. From the moment you will start hiking until the moment you stop\, there will be scenes that you want to cherish forever. The second part will begin in the valley by the Company of Electricity in Kousba (hydraulic electric power station). From there you will cross the river of Holy Valley and take an uphill stony staircase that will lead you to Hamatoura Monastery.Greek Orthodox Monks will accommodate you and offer you an explanation about the convent’s history\, lifestyle\, and mission. You can support them by buying handmade foods and icons.Once the visit is done\, we will use the old stairs of the monastery to get down to Qadisha valley and have lunch by the river near the Company of Electricity in Kousba.It will be a nice experience! WHAT TO TAKE:============Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits\, lunch\, water\, a cap\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen. 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:=======================Please Call 00961-03 422 493 or WhatsApp mentioning your name\, surname\, and the event you wish to join us on.https://youtube.com/shorts/TcZvV7oabZU
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SUMMARY:ZAAROUR CORN FULL MOON HIKE
DESCRIPTION:ZAAROUR CORN FULL MOON HIKE\nZaarour is known for its ⛰ green hills\, the ✝️ Cross\, numerous 💧 water ponds\, and the resort. \nWe invite you to a full moon hike with 🌠 stargazing at Zaarour hills & lakes this Saturday 09th of August.\nWe will spend the evening there\, enjoy a clear sky full of stars and end the night by a cozy gathering around the 🔥 bonfire. It’s wonderful. Return to Beirut around 11.45 PM \n📌 NIGHT HIKE LOCATION :\nZaarour / Matn District / Mount Lebanon\n==================== more than 1650 meters above sea level\,\n35 km from Beirut. \n⏳ WHEN :\nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026\n====== \n🕢 ENCOUNTER PLACE :\nSaint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge\,\n================= Jal El Dib @ 5:00 PM\nDriving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib\nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 4:40 PM \n💰 FEES:\n====== \n25 $ /person including transport  (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, professional guides (certified tour operator)\, 5 minutes warming up\, stretching and pictures.\n25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (20 $ /person)\nEvery 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip. \nOptional transportation by your own  vehicles 15$ /person \n📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:\nThe 🌫 amazing scenery that your eyes catch upon reaching these amazing landscapes is indescribable. \nZaarour will be the perfect place for night hike\, will be a moderate\, will walk along the upper part of the west mountain; will have enough time for fun\, photo shooting\, and rest. \nThe origin of the name Zaarour is Syriac and means its Powerful Symbolism\, Destiny\, and Luck.\nThe 19th-century French poet\, novelist\, and statesman Alphonse De Lamartine visited Lebanon and spent some time in Hammana. He described the town and its surrounding valley and mountains as “one of the most beautiful prospects ever presented to the human eye to scan in the works of God”.\nThe hike will take place near the amazing 💧 lakes. We will have many reasons to keep our cameras handy\, there will be 🔭 scenes to cherish forever. \n🌿🥾 HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy\, 4 to 6 for intermediate\, 7 to 9 for strenuous \n🏅 Level 4 +(3.0 Hours approx.) is an easy and pleasing trail.\nOur trail will 🚶 start from Marj El Bakra\, passes between the very known water ponds\, and ascend to the top of a hill ⛰to see a panoramic view. We continue our hike passing by an old village and leading to the most 📷 picturesque spot. There we will enjoy the fresh air and 🔭 watch the beautiful summer 🌅 sunset and enjoy Lebanon in its twilight colors. The stunning mountainous landscape\, with the highest Cross\, is impressive\, will enjoy at night a clear sky full of stars there. \n🏅 Level 3 (2.3 Hours approx.) same as level 4 but more short and is an easy pleasing trail too.\nAfter finishing the trail\, we will gather near a bonfire at Zaarour village and we will have the opportunity to take 🫖 boiling tea and test roasted potatoes cooked by local villagers.\nThat night hike is not to be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. \nDon’t let any adventure go by untried. Live your life to the fullest! \n🎒 WHAT TO TAKE:\nHealthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruit\, a flashlight\, water\, a cap\, and sunglasses. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a flashlight and a light jacket since it gets cold at night. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches. \n☎️ FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:\nPlease Call 03 422 493 or sending an SMS\, or WhatsApp msg mentioning your name\, surname\, and the event you wish to join us on.
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260927T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T170000
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SUMMARY:Ehden– Wadi Qozhaya St Valley
DESCRIPTION:The magic QOZHAYA Valley\, 🚶 trail from EHDEN \nThe view you get to 🔭 see from the top of the valley at Ehden village is beyond imagination. Once there\, you get the feeling of 🕊 peace and tranquility. The spiritual atmosphere reigns over the entire valley. \n📌 HIKE LOCATION : Qadicha Valley – Wadi Qozhaya/Ehden –\n=============== Zgharta Districts\, in the north\n\, 1500 – 1200 meters above sea level\, 39 km from Tripoli. \n⏳ WHEN : Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\n======= \n🕢 ENCOUNTER PLACE : Mar Maroun Church Parking\, Dora @ 7:30 AM\n=================\nDriving directions to Mar Maroun https://dalecorazon.com/contact/\nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM \n💰 FEES:\n======\n25 $ including  transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, professional guides\, coffee\, 5 minutes of warming up\, stretching\, and pictures.\nChildren 25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (20$/person)\nEvery 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip.\nOptional transportation by your own  vehicles 15 $/person \n📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:\n======================== \nEhden is a ⛰mountainous city in the heart of the northern mountains of Lebanon and on the southwestern slopes of Mount Makmal in the Mount Lebanon Range. \nThe name of Ehden comes from Adon\, Adonis meaning “power\, stability and 🕊 tranquility”. It is corroborated by the Arabic root Hdn meaning “steadiness\, calm and fertility”.\nEhden is a famous summer resort and touristic center\, often called “The Bride of Summer Resorts in the North of Lebanon. \nQadisha\, one of the deepest and most beautiful valleys in Lebanon\, is indeed a world apart. “Qozhaya” is of Syriac origin and means “the 🏺 treasure of Life”. The 💒 Monastery of Qozhaya (Deir Mar Antonios Qozhaya – دير مارانطﻮنيوﺱ ﻗﺰحيا) sits on the opposite flank of the Qadisha from Qannoubin Monastery; it was first built at the beginning of the fourth century. It was several times looted\, set on fire and razed to the ground\, but there still remain vestiges dating back to the seventh century. \nThe Monastery is truly a national center of 🕊 prayer\, pilgrimage and tourism. It comprises a corridor\, meeting room\, museum and chapel\, with a mill and a number of hermitages cut into the rock nearby. The story of the Monastery is the story of the Christians in Lebanon and in the Middle East\, the story of cultural\, economical\, social and political development in the Lebanese society and in the region. \nAfter about 1700 years\, the Monastery continues to be a sign of faith and an expression of behavior.\nIt must be mentioned here that the Monastery of Qozhaya possesses a library containing archives\, scholarly compendia and Syriac manuscripts. The first printing press in the Middle East (1584) was placed in this Monastery which still has the Scepter of St Louis\, the King of France (1226-1270).\nAll the above-mentioned wealth\, whether natural or cultural\, pushed the UNESCO to register 💒 Monastery of St. Anthony Qozhaya on the list of International Patrimony under the number 850. \nHIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy\, 4 to 6 for intermediate\, 7 to 9 for strenuous.\n🌿🥾 The hike will be divided into three levels:\n\n🥇 LEVEL 2 (Visits) Saydet El Hosen\, El Midan\, Yousef Beik Karam\, Monastery Mar Antonios Qozhaya. \nWe will start our hiking near an old church “Saydet El Hosen” ⛰hill and will 👓 see from the top Ehden and Qozhay valley. Part of our trail will be along with the LMT. \n🥇 LEVEL 3 (around 5 km) will start from Saydet El Hosen. After the visit\, you will take a downhill easy trail between the pines to Al Midan. From there\, you will continue our path of 3 km downhill to the valley\, crossing an old village with wonderful views.\nFrom there you will take the 🚌 bus to visit the historical 💒 “St. Michael’s Church”. There shrine the mortal remains of the parish priest Yousef Abi Maroun Maatouq (1847-1929)\, a Godly priest whose remains are still whole\, knowing no decay until now.\nAfter the visit you will take the bus to join the level 5 at the 💒 Monastery Mar Antonios Qozhaya in the valley. \n🥈 LEVEL 5 (around 13 km) After the visit to the Diman and Youssef Beik Karam tomb\, you will have a long downhill hike for about 300 meters\, cross the beautiful 💧 waterfalls in the River of the Qadisha\, and many of the ruins 🏛 of old houses\, old cave churches\, stone bridges and ⚱️hermitages until we reach the 💒 Monastery of Qozhaya where the 🍞 lunch break will take. \nWhere you meet the other group at the Monastery and continue together the visit. \n🎒 WHAT TO TAKE:\n============== \nHealthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits\, lunch\, water\, cap\, sunglasses and sunscreen. 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.\n==There will be a breakfast stop along the way== \n☎️ FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:\n========================= \nPlease Call 03 422 493 and by sending SMS\, or WhatsApp mentions your name\, surname and the event you wish to join us on.
URL:https://tourism-lebanon.com/hiking-activity-lebanon/ehden-wadi-qozhaya-st-valley/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T220000
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SUMMARY:Tallet mar Elias sunset hike
DESCRIPTION:TALLET MAR ELIAS 🌅 SUNSET HIKE & 🚌 BCHARRE \nReady for an exciting adventure amidst the hills of Hadchit? \nWe invite you to a relaxing stroll at sunset\, one of the highest at an altitude of 1700 meters\, Cornet St. Elias in Hadchit\, where the landscape is magnificent\, above the clouds 200m. You will pass through the peaks\, giving the impression that you are in the sky. \n🌅 SUNSET HIKE 📌 LOCATION : Hadchit / Bcharre Districts/ In the north\, 1700 meters above sea level. \n⏳ WHEN : Saturday\, October 03\, 2026 \n🕢 ENCOUNTER PLACE : Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge\, Jal El Dib @ 1:30 PM\nDriving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib\nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 1:10 PM \n💰 FEES: \n25 $ /person including transport  (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, professional guides (certified tour operator)\, 5 minutes warming up\, stretching and pictures.\n25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (20 $ /person)\nEvery 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip. \nOptional transportation by your own  vehicles 15$ /person \n  \n📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT: \nThis time we will hike while enjoying the fresh air and watching the beautiful 🌅 summer sunset. So\, don’t miss the opportunity to contemplate the sky and the nature of the region from the hill we are going to be. It is the hill of Hadchit\, “Phoenician 🏛 Temple and cave: This Old Church of St. Elias located at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level. A big white cross stand there overlooking breathtaking views the southern branch of the valley\, Wadi Qannoubine Valley. \nNomination. There are several stories\, namely: Phoenician: (Hadash) new moon or half-moon\, so Hadsheet would mean the “new one” or the “new village”. Syriac: It means one of the six temples that were built by Batlimos the 5th (Ptolemy V).\nOur 🥾trail is easy\, as all sunset hikes. We will walk ascendant for about 5 km to reach the top of the hill;\nThe hike will start from Hadchit Mountain. We will visit the important landmarks and get a clear explanation about them; for example\, The 💒 Historic Monastery of St. Elias. \nThe «rocky hill of Hadchit» is a must to 🔭 see; it is one of the highest in the area\, has panoramic views in all directions\, a most picturesque 🌫 place where the sight and sound of the place will make you forget the city\, your problems\, and everything!\nHadchit is a village\, known by its caves-churches and rich in remains of 🏺 ancient civilizations; we will remark sarcophagi\, old historic churches\, old grape\, olive presses\, and many ⚱️ Nawawiss carved in the rock. \nAfter completing the trail\, we will move by bus to Bcharre to visit the house of Gebran Kahlil Gebran near the Piazza\, and will have the opportunity to seat and eat 🫓 manaqish 3a saj and boilled 🫖 tea\, prepared by local villagers.\n🌿🥾 HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy\, 4 to 6 for intermediate\, 7 to 9 for strenuous \nThe sunset hike will be divided into two levels: \n🥈 LEVEL 4 plus (5 Km) will walk to reach the caves-churches overlooking 🌫 Bcharre and Ehden areas. They were recently built to accommodate people seeking spiritual reflections in silence. From there\, will continue until the Cross\, and offers a very unique 🔭 spectacle in all directions.\n🏅 LEVEL 2 is the same\, but it will just be a visit to all the beautiful sights there like a tour.\nHadchit’s hike and Bharre is not just a hike in very beautiful nature\, and breathtaking views; It is also a cultural tour. \nThis sunset 🌅 hike must not be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. \n🎒 WHAT TO TAKE: \nHealthy 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.\n==There will be a breakfast stop along the way== \n☎️ FOR RESERVATION AND INFO: \nPlease Call 03 422 493 and by sending SMS\, or WhatsApp mentions your name\, surname and the event you wish to join us on
URL:https://tourism-lebanon.com/hiking-activity-lebanon/tallet-mar-elias-sunset-hike/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261004T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T163000
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CREATED:20250320T155217Z
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SUMMARY:Niha\, Ferzol Hike
DESCRIPTION:NIHA – FERZOL Hike & TAANAYEL\nThe ruins at Ferzol village are from a prehistoric empire that has been carved into the mountain as Cappadocia in Turkey. Wow!!! \nHIKE LOCATION :\nNiha – Ferzol. Bekaa region.1100 meters above sea level\, 8 km North of Zahle. \nWHEN :\nSunday\, October 04\, 2026 \nENCOUNTER PLACE :\nMar Maroun Church Parking\, Dora @ 7:30 AM \nDriving directions to Mar Maroun https://dalecorazon.com/contact/\nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 7:45 AM \nFEES:\n25 $/person including transport  (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, professional guides (certified tour operator)\, coffee\, 5 minutes warming up\, stretching\, and pictures. \n25 years younger will have a discount of 20%. (20$ /per person) \nEvery 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip. \nOptional transportation by your own  vehicles 15 $/person \nThere is a 100.000LL Extra Entrance fee to the Temple and another extra fee to Tannayel. \nDESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:\nCome and experience the adventure of hiking along with the charming village of Niha Bekaa and Ferzol. The word ‘Niha’ means a place of rest\, as it was once the Roman emperor’s summer place in Baalbeck. Niha is known for the 4 citadels dating back to the Roman Empire were constructed between the 1st and 3rd century AD\, with some even further back to the Byzantine and Phoenician eras. The citadels are grand\, which can be compared to those at Baalbeck\, albeit on a smaller scale. \nThe hike will begin from Niha where we will visit the well-preserved lower temple.\nAfter this\, we will divide into two groups: easy and intermediate. \n🌿🥾 HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy\, 4 to 6 for intermediate\, 7 to 9 for strenuous/advanced \n🥈 Level 5 (approx. 3:30Hr) will continue to walk a bit uphill until they reach the upper temple El Hosn of Niha\, which is still upright but in very good condition. Stunning panoramic views of the Bekaa valley can be enjoyed from up there. Then the trail becomes a downhill walk all the way to Ferzol. \nOnce in Ferzol\, we will all go to Al-Habis to see ancient ruins and caves dating from the Canaanite\, Phoenician and Roman eras. The ruins are from a prehistoric empire that has been carved into the mountain as Cappadocia in Turkey\, famous for allegedly housing all the gold treasures of that empire! On the other side\, we will see the king’s chair\, wine presses\, and many historical remnants. \n🥈 Level 3 (approx. 2:30Hr) The same trail as level 5\, the difference is; will reach the upper temple El Hosn of Niha by bus. \nWe will have time to rest in the stunning nature of Ferzol before walking back to our bus and continuing back to Tannayel. \nSo our last stop will be at Domaine de Taanayel for a tour around the beautiful lakes and forest. This visit supports sustainable tourism in the area\, as Domaine is a partner with one of the best conservation and development NGOs in Lebanon\, Arc en Ciel. \nWHAT TO TAKE:\nHealthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits\, lunch\, water\, cap\, sunglasses and sunscreen. 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.\n==There will be a breakfast stop along the way== \nFOR RESERVATION AND INFO:\nPlease Call 00961- 03 422 493 and by sending SMS\, or WhatsApp mentions your name\, surname and the event you wish to join us on.
URL:https://tourism-lebanon.com/hiking-activity-lebanon/niha-ferzol-hike/
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