AGENDA

Tour at BYBLOS Casa with Dale Corazon - Lebanon Explorers in collaboration with Wonders of Leb. tours!!!

New Tour: Grab this opportunity and open your eyes to lands as never seen before!!!

 TOUR LOCATION                   :  Byblos Caza / Mount Lebanon

=============                          1050 to 1250 meters above sea level.

50 km from Beirut.

 

WHEN                                        :  Saturday, February 25, 2023

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ENCOUNTER PLACE               :  Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge,

===============                      Jal El Dib @ 7:30 AM    

Driving directions to Saint Abda Church:       https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib

Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM

 FEES:                            

12 $ or 780,000 LL/person including transport, professional guides, and pictures.

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (700,000 LL/person)

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (700,000 LL per person).

Optional transportation by your own vehicles 600,000 LL/person

Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged in full amount.

 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

Dear explorers,

Today we will be heading to the sacred mountains of Lebanon, as our trip will be dedicated to spirituality and religious tourism.

The first visit will be Saint Maroun’s monastery Annaya, where Saint Charbel lived.  The saint was a Maronite monk and priest in the 19th century. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians and Muslims.

Saint Charbel was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1965 in the Vatican City, Rome.

Following this visit we’ll head to Lehfed to visit the house of the blessed Estephan Nehme, who was born in the late 19th century, he was a monk known for the many blessings he gave to believers and for the devoted charity work he offered for those suffering from famine in world war 1. Nehme’s beatification took place in Lebanon in 2010 and Archbishop Angelo Amato presided the celebration on the Pope Benedict XVI’s behalf.

Lunch will be served in a traditional restaurant in the village, surrounded by a serene natural setting.

Last but not least, the final visit will be to Our Lady of Elige in Mayfouk, one of the oldest seats of the Maronite patriarchate. The historic old church of the monastery was built in 1121 on the ruins of a pagan temple, which is said to have been dedicated to Eil or Venus-Astarté.

Before moving to Annaya, at age 23, Saint Charbel left home and started walking to the Monastery of Our Lady of Mayfouk to become a novice. The Monastery of Our Lady of Mayfouk (Deir Saydet Mayfouk) was the second seat of the Maronite Patriarch in Lebanon. The ancient stone church is believed to be one of the oldest monasteries in Lebanon.

After the visit, we will pass by women villagers producing natural homemade goods and local preserves.

NB: This tour encourages inner peace, goodwill and faith, what many of us need during this difficult phase happening in the world and specifically in Lebanon.

Keep on exploring!

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”.

Native American Proverb

Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions:

Distancing from each other is a must.

Cover your nose and mouth with your face masks. To keep it on, while we are on the bus. 

Clean your hands often by using hand gel or other.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits, snack, water, MEDICAL FACE MASKS, HAND GEL, cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Wear comfortable clothes & walking shoes, 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 00961-70-986118 / 00961-70-997062 and by sending an SMS, or WhatsApp mention your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.

NOTE:

Members are advised to join our events as their own responsibility. And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.

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