There are so many highlights in this fascinating country that it is impossible to list them all here. Our travel consultants will discuss your interests and be able to put a specific itinerary together for you, but below are a few must see’s!
BYBLOS
One of the rare sites to continuously be inhabited dating back to the 6th millennium B.C, and one of the oldest cities in the world, Byblos ancient inhabitants originally called this city, Jubla and later Jebal. The Greeks named it Byblos or “Papyrus” around 1200 B.C, and today a very charming city distinguished by its neighbourhoods dates back to the Middle Ages with numerous historical sites and ruins.
TYRE
Tyre, the Phoenician city, was the queen of the seas. Built on an island Tyre became well known to the people who lived around the Mediterranean Sea for its wealth and prosperity. Famous for its industry of purple-dyed textiles, thus attracting the great conquerors in ancient times, among them, we mention the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar and Alexander the Great.
TRIPOLI
On the sparkling coast of the Mediterranean, Tripoli was a cornerstone for civilisations. Phoenicians, Romans and Byzantines are only the beginning of the city’s rich cultural history, and famous for its crusader fortress, the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles. It is known as the capital of the North and Lebanon’s second-largest city. Thanks to its historical wealth, relaxed lifestyle and thriving business climate, modern and medieval blend effortlessly into a lively and hospitable metropolis.
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