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Lebanon Gourmet Tour
Some go on vacation to an exotic place like Bali or Corfu and end up staying in their hotel throughout their vacation. Can they really say they discovered a new culture or lived an exotic experience that tantalizes the senses and awakens the spirit? Surely there is more to life than just lying on the beach during a vacation. Our world is full of mysterious cultures, new sensations and enlightening experiences that shape who we are and give us a broader, richer and more satisfying insight into our lives. Good food plays an integral role in Lebanese culture and contributes to the well-being and health of our nation.
Every Lebanese grandmother can tell you what fine cuisine is all about and what health benefits it bestows. In a land where the soil is fertile and the sun shines for 300 days a year, Lebanese produce tastes as good as it looks. Age-old cooking secrets, a convergence of cultures and religions, seasonal herbs and first class ingredients are all reflected in the process of Lebanese cooking and its mouth-watering results.
We're proud of our cuisine, wines and culture in a Mediterranean sort of way, and we love to share them with anyone who cares to take the time. Millennia of trading with the east and west by land and sea has instilled a tradition of generous hospitality and great food into the fiery soul of Lebanon.
Last but not least, for those who do appreciate a good wine or novel spirit, Lebanon has been producing fine wines for thousands of years since Roman times. The Lebanese also often enjoy their food with the national drink called Arak and their smooth local beer. All these exciting foods and beverages will be part of Lebanon Gourmet's itinerary, along with a few intriguing surprises that will tantalize senses and spirit equally.
The package is available for 9 days. Book online or email [email protected] for any special request.
Trip itinerary:
Day 1:
- Arrival to Beirut and drive around the city
- Drive to the hotel in Beirut
Day 2:
- Participate in making lunch with Chef Leila
- Visit downtown Beirut and the rebuilt center of the city
- Free exploration of the city in the evening
Day 3:
- Drive to Tripoli
- Visit the ols souks
- Visit the Grand Mosque
- Pass by Abdul Rahman Hallab, or the Sweets Palace of the region
- Drive to Byblos
- Lunch break at Chez Pepe, a legendary fish restaurant
- Drive to Beirut
Day 4:
- Learn about Levantine herbs and spices
- Lunch break
- Head for some local shopping in Beirut or to the Corniche of Beirut by the sea
- Dinner in downtown Beirut followed by dessert
- Coffee break at a traditional coffee house in Gemmayzeh
Day 5:
- Drive to Massaya and learn about Lebanese wine
- Lunch break accompanied with flat country bread baked right before us and the typical Lebanese drink, Arak
- Drive to Baalbeck
- Visit the ruins of the Roman temples and the site's museum
- Drive to Beirut
- Free program in the evening
Day 6:
- Learn about healthy Lebanese food and some cooking tips for making dishes at home
- Lunch break
- Visit the Beirut National Museum
- Share a light evening meal at a trendy Lebanese place in Gemmayzeh
Day 7:
- Drive to Beiteddine, the Druze Palace, with its museum
- Lunch break at Mir Amine Palace
- Free program in the evening, the hotel restaurants in Beirut are highly recommended and include Japanese and Italian food
Day 8:
- Learn how to make a typical Lebanese dish: chicken-rice covered with toasted almonds and pine nuts
- Lunch break
- Visit some souvenirs shop
- Share a farewell dinner at Al Balad restaurant, downtown
Day 9:
- Check out from the hotel at noon
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