As USAID’s Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) project is working to raise the profile of the district and improve its tourism offering, let’s explore captivating Shouf with their diverse packages. Immerse yourself in nature, culture, and tradition, creating unforgettable memories in this stunning Lebanese region.
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1-day tour: Embrace Lebanese traditions
Embark on an exceptional journey to experience the heart of Lebanon’s traditions, lifestyle and breathtaking beauty. Start your day with a hands-on bread-making experience, savoring a delicious breakfast infused with local flavors. Then, unleash your creativity during a terrazzo workshop followed by a captivating hike through the Shouf Biosphere Reserve.
To delve into the region’s rural past, sip traditional mate and embark on a scenic donkey ride through fertile agricultural fields. Refuel with a delectable lunch featuring regional delicacies. Finally, conclude your adventure in a remarkable natural setting adorned with exquisite handcrafted sculptures, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of Shouf’s cultural richness.
https://www.destinationshouf.com/packages/details/1-day-tour-lebanese-traditions
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1-day tour: Explore the Shouf District
Discover the Shouf district with a full-day adventure seamlessly combining history, culture and nature. Experience pottery making, explore a historical and cultural museum, and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Then, wander around the stunning Shouf Biosphere Reserve. There, you can participate in numerous activities, including hiking and horseback riding. End your day on a high note with bird watching.
https://www.destinationshouf.com/packages/details/1-day-tour-shouf-district
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1-day tour: Be a farmer and explorer
Experience a fulfilling day in rural surroundings. Engage in agritourism, learn about sustainable farming and pick fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits. You can even try your hand at beekeeping. Your day will include a rejuvenating hike in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, a delicious lunch, cycling and a serene sunset.
https://www.destinationshouf.com/packages/details/1-day-tour-be-a-farmer-maker-climber
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2-day tour: Back to basics
Day 1: Start with a farm-to-table experience, where you’ll taste fresh products, pick vegetables and fruits, collect eggs and prepare a feast. Take part in some adventurous activities, including winemaking. After lunch, visit a museum then spend the night camping.
Day 2: Begin with a bread-making experience and breakfast. Visit a local family for a warm welcome with traditional Lebanese dessert and mate. Hike through the Shouf Biosphere Reserve and have lunch. Dive into the world of honeybees with an introduction to beekeeping and taste honey. Conclude your journey with a visit to another museum.
https://www.destinationshouf.com/packages/details/2-days-tour-back-to-basics
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2-day tour: Away from the city
Day 1: Visit historical and cultural sites, explore traditional Lebanese handcrafts, enjoy a traditional lunch featuring regional specialties, pick fresh produce at a farm and camp under the stars.
Day 2: Engage in grazing activities, taste goat milk, visit a local family, hike in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, learn about beekeeping and explore other historical and cultural sites.
https://www.destinationshouf.com/packages/details/2-days-tour-away-from-the-city
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2-day tour: History of Lebanon
Day 1: Explore historical, museum and cultural sites. Delve into eco-tourism with traditional handcrafts, and learn about sustainable wild plant foraging. Discover more about beekeeping and stay at a welcoming guesthouse.
Day 2: Start the day with a saj and manouche preparation experience followed by a hike in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve. You can then visit some historical and cultural sites before having a traditional lunch. Deepen your understanding of local wine-making through cellar and vineyard tours and tastings.
https://www.destinationshouf.com/packages/details/2-days-tour-history-of-lebanon
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2-Day tour: Rural discovery
Day 1: Begin your journey with a visit to the Bshetfine weaving loom, where you can explore the rich history of local handcrafts. Next, immerse yourself in the local culture with a visit to Fakhuret Khaled, a hub of historical and cultural significance. In the afternoon, engage in a hands-on pottery activity at Bkerzay, followed by lunch. In the late afternoon, you can enjoy a gentle hike before resting your head for the night at Bkerzay Village d’Hôte.
Day 2: Start your day by exploring the historical and cultural sites of the region. Deepen your connection to the past with a visit to traditional architecture houses, including the 16th-century Hussein Hamadeh Palace. In the afternoon, get hands-on with a soap-making activity at Khan El Kasser and indulge in a traditional lunch by the Baakline river. Conclude your day by exploring the Saint Elias Church and a visit to Khalwa.Top of Form
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3-day tour: From the sea to the cedars
Day 1: Enjoy a day at one of Lebanon’s most beautiful resorts, followed by a homemade marsaban experience.
Day 2: Explore history and art, discover old Lebanon, visit cultural and museum sites, have lunch and learn about the wine-making process. Spend the night at a guesthouse.
Day 3: Begin with breakfast and a bread-making experience, then hike in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve. Dive into a farm-to-table experience, visit cultural sites and enjoy a horse-riding adventure. End the day at a serene spot, where you can admire a stunning sunset before a delightful dinner.
https://www.destinationshouf.com/packages/details/3-days-tour-sea-cedars
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3-day tour: Sunset and sunrise
Day 1: Learn about responsible grazing methods, taste goat milk and visit a local family to discover the customs and traditions of Shouf. Explore historical and cultural sites, enjoy horseback riding and camp under the moonlight.
Day 2: Learn how to make bread, visit more historical sites and hike in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve. You’ll then explore the world of beekeeping before the lively nightlife begins.
Day 3: Conclude with a homemade marsaban experience and a sunny day at the beach.
https://www.destinationshouf.com/packages/details/3-days-tour-sunset-sunrise
For more information regarding these packages, you can contact the Destination Management Office on +961 5 350 152/ +961 5 350 153 +961 5 350 154 or visit the website destinationshouf.com.
This article is part of a joint project to promote tourism destinations across Lebanon, launched by the Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) activity, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Hospitality Services. The content of this article is the sole responsibility of Hospitality Services, and does not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
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