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JEWEL OF MEDITERENEAN - LEBANON |
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| Lebanon is a republic on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Southwest Asia. Lebanon’s coastal location, high mountain backbone, and climate have greatly influenced the country’s history, peoples, and economy. The coastal area of present-day Lebanon was settled more than 7,000 years ago and later evolved as the heart of seafaring Phoenicia. To help conduct their sea trade, the Phoenicians developed the first alphabet and colonized the western Mediterranean. In the early centuries AD, a largely Christian population and culture arose, which later blended with - though was not overwhelmed by - Islamic influences. |
Places of Visit
Jeita Caves
The tour through Jeita Cavern includes a boat ride through the lower galleries, the visit to the upper galleries on foot and a film presentation.The lower level is full of the noise of the subterranean river Nahr el Kalb (Dog River). But the roar of the waterfall at the entrance converts to profound silence, as the visitor glides deeper into the cave during the 600 Meter boat ride on a lake formed by the river.The upper gallery is famous for its formations, lit by an effective lighting system. It is entered through a 117m long concrete tunnel. This part has three huge chambers. The first is called White Chamber, the second Red Chamber, due to the colour of the formations. |
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Beirut - the temple ruins of Baalbek
Approximately 86 kilometers northeast of the city of Beirut in eastern Lebanon stands the temple complex of Baalbek. According to theories stated by the mainstream archaeological community, the history of Baalbek reaches back approximately 5000 years. |
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The famous Cedar Mountains
The Lebanon cedar once flourished throughout the Lebanon Mountains of southern Lebanon and Syria. Highly prized for its soft, fragrant wood, this cedar was a valuable export during Biblical times. Lebanon cedars were heavily harvested for hundreds of years, and the few remaining ancient trees are now protected. |
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How to Get There
Fly Emirates! Emirates flies daily to Beirut via Dubai and Emirates holidays offer competitive packages. |
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