Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut
Join your local host Tania (or her mother and brothers on days Tania is traveling) in their small kitchen for a private hands-on cooking class with welcoming locals. You will learn to make five of the authentic Lebanese dishes that you will be eating together later, such as traditional Lebanese mezza or mloukhieh (vegetable), kibbeh labniyeh (meat balls in yogurt soup) and dessert.
Tania lives in a traditional, modest home with true old world charm. She has immense knowledge about Lebanese food and ingredients and will be more than happy to share it with you! You'll have the chance to chat with her family and learn all you've ever wanted to know about Lebanese culture, cuisine and traditions - Tania's father will even explain to you how he makes his own arak (the Lebanese national alcoholic drink made from grapes and anise seeds).
Your traditional meal will end with Lebanese coffee, a selection of homemade jams and fresh fruits from the family garden - come visit and enjoy!
Lebanon wine tasting tour from Beirut, discover generations of winemakers and taste Lebanese red, rosé and white wines, while learning about each step of wine making. For this tour, we chose for you three wineries located in the bekaa valley, that together will give you an accurate idea of wine production in the Beqaa Valley.
Pickup will be from Beirut, where we begin our wine tasting journey for the day.
Small-Group Tour with Lunch to Qadisha Valley, Bcharre and Cedars
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Beirut and embark on a serene journey with our small group tour to the tranquil countryside, where the majestic beauty of Mount Lebanon awaits. Delight in a visit to the Jubran Museum, immerse yourself in the breathtaking vistas of the Qadisha Valley, explore the serene ambiance of The Cedars forest reserve, and find peace at the Monastery of St. Kozhaya. Indulge in a delectable Lebanese lunch as part of this experience, with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included for a seamless adventure.
Lebanon hiking to Jannet Chouwen lake, you will experience the pleasure of hiking in the majestic nature, mixed forests with oak, pine and many other plant species, until we reach its marvelous lake known as Jannet Chouwen. There, one may relax by the lake under the shade of the trees and enjoy the sound of the water, and others may benefit from the clean transparent water for a swim. So make sure to bring your swimsuit with you and sandals.
Hiking trip is about 3 hours (back and forth), during which we will be resting for some photo shooting in the marvelous wild nature. Jannet Chouwen Hiking trip is Moderate during down slopes and advanced during up slopes.
Discover Baatara Gorge Waterfall droping 255 metres (837 ft) into the Baatara Pothole. Last Visit Batroun old souk and port, overlooking the old harbor / fishermen’s port is the Maronite Saint – Stephan
Note: There's little or no water at Baatara waterfall (JUNE-OCTOBER).