Private Wine Tasting Tour - Bekaa Valley
BEKAA VALLEY WINE TOUR
POSSIBLE START: 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM
DURATION: ~ 8 HOURS
AVAILABILITY: EVERY DAY
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1 PAX: $195
2 PAX: $130
3 PAX: $100
4 PAX: $90
5 PAX: $80
6 PAX: $75 -
Inclusions: Transportation in a modern vehicle, English speaking driver, standard wine tasting options, admissions, excellent lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant, water, wi-fi.
Excluded in the price: Personal expenses, Gratuities to the driver
SAMPLE ITINERARY
9:00 am - pick-up from hotel in Beirut
10:10 am - Arrive at Chateau Ksara
11:40 am - Arrive at Chateau Saint Thomas
14:00 pm - Arrive at Chateau Kefraya
(Lunch)
- Visit vineyard by “train”
16:20 pm - finish winery
17:30 pm - return to hotel in Beirut
Overview: Lebanon is the only Arab country that has a thriving wine production. The vineyards in the Bekaa valley stretches as far as the eye can see. Wine production in Lebanon dates back to the Phoenician times as early as 2,500 BC with the use of indigenous grapes. Today, the most common grape types planted are French grape varieties introduced in the Bekaa Valley by the Jesuit fathers. Lebanese wine today is enjoyed all over the world and is revered for its taste.
In this private tour you will discover 3 wineries in the Bekaa valley:
Chateau Ksara (can be substituted with another winery if visited as part of Baalbek tour) - Chateau Ksara is Lebanon's oldest and largest winery. It was founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests and used natural caves dating back to the Roman period to cellar the wine.
Chateau Saint Thomas - visit the small family run winery for a more intimate experience. Chateau Saint Thomas is known for their pioneering in the reintroduction of indigenous grape varieties in some of their wine selection. On Sundays Chateau Saint Thomas closes, and so it is substituted with Chateau Riyak.
Chateau Kefraya - Lebanon’s second largest winery, there you will enjoy the scenic views of the mountains and vineyards.
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