Phoenician Riches - Luxury tour of Lebanon
- Explore the imposing archaeological site of Baalbek which includes two of the largest Roman Temples ever discovered
- Visit the small coastal cities of Byblos and Tyre, two of the oldest inhabited places on Earth and which were used as trading ports by the Phoenicians, a people who traded with Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia and Greece
- Explore the ‘Cedars of God Forest’ and walk among the trees famed in the land of Lebanon since the dawn of civilisation
- Learn to make a home cooked Lebanese meal and taste some of the wine Lebanon is famous for at a chateau in Ksara
- Stay in boutique hotels throughout as well as a working monastery in the Kadisha Valley and mountain retreat near Shouf, the perfect way to unwind on your luxury tour of Lebanon.
- 14-nights’ accommodation in boutique, traditional hotels and in a working monastery in the Kadisha Valley (2-nights – please note this accommodation is of a shared nature).
- Meals as specified in itinerary (B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Services of your Inverted Atlas trip leader and local guides
- International airfares or domestic airfares
- Visa for Lebanon (please note, if you have Israeli stamps in your passport, you will be denied entry to Lebanon)
- Meals not included as per tour itinerary including drinks and mini bar
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Items of a personal nature including but not limited to laundry, souvenirs, porterage etc.
- Travel insurance – please note comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with Inverted Atlas
Full payment due 60 days prior to departure
If cancelled 60 days prior to departure loss of deposit
If cancelled less than 60 days prior to departure no refund
This luxury tour of Lebanon requires a moderate level of physical fitness. You should be able to walk up to 2km over, at times uneven surfaces during sightseeing. In addition, you should be able to use an eastern style squat toilet if necessary (beware if you have knee issues).
You will need to be able to carry your own luggage to and from the coach and on and off the trains and ferries. (Due to OH&S regulations our trip leaders are not able to assist with luggage.)
In addition, you should be in good health, with no major chronic conditions requiring frequent medical attention. This trip often travels through remote locations where the availability of a hospital or even phone reception to call an ambulance is limited. While all our trip leaders are required to have a valid first aid certificate, they are far from doctors and any assistance they are able to provide will be limited to basic first aid. For more information please see our booking conditions.