Roots Reconnected - A 10-Day Homecoming Journey

Roots Reconnected – A 10-Day Homecoming Journey

$1450 / Per person

You’re not just visiting, you’re reconnecting.
Whether you left long ago or grew up hearing stories about your homeland, this journey invites you to walk in the footsteps of your ancestors and rediscover Lebanon in your own way. Feel the pulse of its streets, taste the food shaped by generations, and hear the familiar accents, music, and laughter that feel like home.

From vibrant souks to quiet villages, from zaatar-scented mornings to heartfelt meals around a family table, this experience is about immersion, memory, and connection.
With the freedom to choose your own stay, we handle the rest: the flavors, the stories, and the path back to your roots.
Are you Ready to be back Home?

10 Days

For all ages

Starting from Beirut

Destination:	Beirut, Sidon, Tyre, Chouf, Beqaa, Baalbek, Batroun, Bcharre, Ehden, Tripoli, Byblos, many villages of Mount Lebanon
Pricing:	1450$ / per person – based on a minimum of 6 participants The final price will change for smaller or larger groups.
Flexibility & Customization:	The itinerary order can be adjusted and program details can be customized based on your group’s schedule or preferences. Customization is possible for guests who want to include family village visits or specific requests.
Departure:	Pick-up from Beirut International Airport
Return:	Drop-off at Beirut International Airport
Language:	English, French & Arabic
Included:	Transportation Activities Entrance fees Guiding fees Tour Host fees Organization fees Accommodation (double occupancy) Breakfast All lunches All meals mentioned in program All activities mentioned in program
Excluded:	Accommodation Dinners Personal expenses Insurance
Optional Activities:	Personalized visits to ancestral family villages, relaxing beach time along the coast, boat tour …
What to Bring:	Insurance, Comfortable clothes and shoes, Curiosity, Family stories, Open heart
Additional Notes:	The order of certain activities and the days as listed may change depending on the season; however, all listed regions and experiences will be included but possibly in a different order.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Welcome Home – Arrival in Beirut (The first breath)

Activities:

Airport pickup
Optional short walk around (depending on arrival time)
Welcome dinner at a local Beirut restaurant (For a taste of home)

Day 2: Beirut (A walk down memory lane), Jeita & Harissa

Activities:

Traditional Breakfast
Reconnect with the capital of our country during a morning walk in Beirut Central District, walking by some of the city’s main landmarks and heritage neighborhoods
Guided tour of the National Museum to rediscover Lebanon’s rich history
Walk in Hamra & pause for a Lebanese coffee
Street food lunch: savor iconic falafel and juicy shawarma
Explore the Jeita Grotto, Lebanon’s natural wonder
Experience the serenity of Lady of Lebanon sanctuary and enjoy our favorite breathtaking view of the Mediterranean over the Bay of Jounieh
Sunset Time at Raouche Rocks (Optional Boat Ride)

Day 3: South Lebanon: Souks, Sweets & Seaside Stories

Activities:

Traditional Knefeh Stop in Sidon - One of our favorite in Lebanon
Explore Sidon’s old souks
Learn about traditional soap making and its history
Lunch in Tyre by the old harbor
Let’s go back 2,000 years at Tyre archeological site: Roman Hyppodrome
Optional time to relax at Lebanon’s most beautiful sandy beach

Day 4: Chouf Heritage & Village Flavors

Activities:

Try the Levantine Kaak
A Heritage walk in Deir El Qamar, one of the most characteristic villages in Lebanon
Know more about Lebanon’s history at Beiteddine Palace
Village lunch experience featuring a warm cultural encounter with a welcoming local host: including a homemade meal and a hands-on activity such as mouneh-making.

Day 5: Weaving Stories

Accommodation: Heritage accommodation in Chouf
Activities:

Saj-making session: join a local village grandma to roll, bake, and enjoy freshly made Lebanese flatbread with classic toppings
Learn about one of Lebanon’s oldest traditional crafts (loom weaving, known locally as Nol) from a skilled craftsman
Take in breathtaking mountain views from a hidden village viewpoint
A tasty local lunch
Visit to Mokhtara Palace (if available)

Day 6: Baalbek Bites, Wine & Wonders

Activities:

Traditional local breakfast
Let’s go back more than 2000 years in time with a guided visit at the Baalbek Temples
Try sfiha Baalbakiyye (a Baalbek specialty) fresh from a local bakery
Visit one of the world’s most unique wine caves
Lunch
Wine tasting at one of the most prominent Lebanese Wineries

Day 7: Olive Trails & Heritage in Batroun District

Activities:

Visit to the unique Baatara Sinkhole, Balouu Balaa
An olive trail heritage experience hosted by passionate villagers
Traditional village-style lunch
Optional Activity if time and energy allows: Short hike towards a beautiful waterfall
Stroll through Batroun’s old town and soak in its coastal charm

Day 8: Cedars, Sahlab & Sacred Valleys

Activities:

Stop at Saydet El Nouriyyeh Monastery with a marvelous view overlooking the Mediterranean
Art and legacy: visit Gebran Khalil Gebran’s hometown and museum
Walk through the Cedars of God
Lunch
Tour in the town of Ehden
Stroll and tasting Ehden’s famous Sahlab at Ehden’s Midane
Visit to a monastery in Qadisha Valley (we might cross paths with a resident monk)

Day 9: Markets, Sweets & Ancient Stones

Activities:

Explore the old souks, meet soap artisans and copper artisans, visit the citadel of Raymond de St. Gilles, and the still functioning Hammams
Indulge in Tripoli’s legendary traditional sweets, a real treat!
Tasty Lunch at a winery
Get to know more about Lebanon’s history at one of the world’s continuously inhabited cities, Byblos, with a walk in the old town, harbour and archeological site

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