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Ashley
89 days ago
My friend and I purchased the 'Egypt Express Tour' from Groupon, which was provided by Encounters Travel and I must say, it was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life! We were assigned an agent from Encounters Travel by the name of 'Mariska Knoesen'. She was very professional, proficient, and answered all of my questions and concerns, via e-mail, in a timely fashion. Upon our arrival in Egypt, we were greeted by a friendly team from Encounters Travel, who were all fluent in English. They assisted us with getting Egyptian visas and made exiting the airport easy. In total, it ended up being 9 of us grouped together. Our main tour guide was a gentleman by the name of 'Ashrafbehairy', whom we all referred to as "Ash" for short. HE WAS AMAZING!! We could not have asked for a better tour guide for our trip. He was very humble, kind, and knowledgeable. He accompanied us from Cairo to Aswan and then to Luxor and back to Cairo, via train. We visited several attractions such as the Pyramids, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings (just to name a few). While at each sight, Ash explained its history to us and was able to answer all questions. He assisted with translation (Arabic and English) when needed, got us snacks, provided water, and took me to the shop to get items I desperately needed (sunblock and aloe lol). He even gave everyone a souvenir keychain at the end of our trip. Most importantly, we all felt SAFE! There is so much more I could say about this trip, but I will end by saying that it was honestly a great experience! I highly recommend purchasing this tour.
Visit mountains, monasteries, ancient temples, and more with a guide who ensures guests see everything Lebanon has to offer
What You Get
How to Book
- Choose your package from the drop-down menu.
- After purchasing this deal, follow the instructions on your voucher to book your trip with Encounters Travel no later than 2/7/20.
Know Before You Go
- Additional taxes & fees: $265 fee to travel solo.
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: Lebanese pound
8 Days Exploring Lebanon’s History and Natural Beauty
Flights & Transportation:
- Round-trip airfare from (multiple airports)
- New York (JFK)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Boston (BOS)
- Washington, DC (IAD)
- Chicago (ORD)
- All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950.
- Airline & flight times determined at time of booking
Hotels (7 nights + 1 overnight flight)
- 4 nights of accommodations at Three O’Nine Hotel or similar in Beirut
- 1 night of accommodations at Auberge Braidy or similar in Zahlé
- 1 night of accommodations at Monastery of Qozhaya or similar in Qadisha Valley
- 1 night of accommodations at Aleph Boutique Hotel or similar in Byblos
Attractions & Meals
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch)
- Entrance fees to sites visited
- All sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary included in the package price
- Wine tasting in Ksara Caves
- English-speaking guide for all tours
Tour Itinerary at a Glance
Tucked away on the Mediterranean Sea lies Lebanon. Thanks to Encounters Travel, aspiring travelers have the chance to explore this country with its vast history, beautiful scenery, great food, and friendly people with an expert guide. Travelers fly into Beirut and have a lot of adventure in store.
- Day 1: Arrive in Beirut and meet your guide.
- Day 2: First stop on the tour is Barouk Cedar Nature Reserve that houses over 500 species of plants and 32 species of wildlife. Next, head to Chouf Mountain to see a UNESCO World Heritage village. View the Beiteddin Palace before returning to Beirut for a tour.
- Day 3: Tour south Lebanon by visiting Tyre and Sidon, an ancient Phoenician city and Sidon where we see the Crusader castle.
- Day 4: Travel to Baalbek, home to famous ancient temples and perhaps the most impressive Roman ruins in the Middle East. Then, go to Umayyad city of Anjar, and enjoy a wine tasting at the Ksara Caves.
- Day 5: See the vast cedar trees of Lebanon before going to the village of Becharre, home to novelist Kahlil Gibran. Then visit the Holy Qadisha Valley.
- Day 6: Early risers can join monks in a monastery before going to the Baatara Gorge sinkhole. Then, check out the coastal town of Byblos.
- Day 7: Tour Byblos and Harissa. Also take a cable car to the top of the Basilica. Return to Beirut, stopping to explore the huge Jeitta Grotto on the way.
- Day 8: Spend time in Beirut before flying home.
Call Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950 for Questions About:
- Flying from any airport not listed here
- Extending your trip or traveling on dates not listed here
- The availability of your desired travel dates
- Traveling with kids; all travelers, including kids, must purchase a voucher
- Booking optional tours and upgrades
Visit mountains, monasteries, ancient temples, and more with a guide who ensures guests see everything Lebanon has to offer
What You Get
How to Book
- Choose your package from the drop-down menu.
- After purchasing this deal, follow the instructions on your voucher to book your trip with Encounters Travel no later than 2/7/20.
Know Before You Go
- Additional taxes & fees: $265 fee to travel solo.
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: Lebanese pound
8 Days Exploring Lebanon’s History and Natural Beauty
Flights & Transportation:
- Round-trip airfare from (multiple airports)
- New York (JFK)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Boston (BOS)
- Washington, DC (IAD)
- Chicago (ORD)
- All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950.
- Airline & flight times determined at time of booking
Hotels (7 nights + 1 overnight flight)
- 4 nights of accommodations at Three O’Nine Hotel or similar in Beirut
- 1 night of accommodations at Auberge Braidy or similar in Zahlé
- 1 night of accommodations at Monastery of Qozhaya or similar in Qadisha Valley
- 1 night of accommodations at Aleph Boutique Hotel or similar in Byblos
Attractions & Meals
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch)
- Entrance fees to sites visited
- All sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary included in the package price
- Wine tasting in Ksara Caves
- English-speaking guide for all tours
Tour Itinerary at a Glance
Tucked away on the Mediterranean Sea lies Lebanon. Thanks to Encounters Travel, aspiring travelers have the chance to explore this country with its vast history, beautiful scenery, great food, and friendly people with an expert guide. Travelers fly into Beirut and have a lot of adventure in store.
- Day 1: Arrive in Beirut and meet your guide.
- Day 2: First stop on the tour is Barouk Cedar Nature Reserve that houses over 500 species of plants and 32 species of wildlife. Next, head to Chouf Mountain to see a UNESCO World Heritage village. View the Beiteddin Palace before returning to Beirut for a tour.
- Day 3: Tour south Lebanon by visiting Tyre and Sidon, an ancient Phoenician city and Sidon where we see the Crusader castle.
- Day 4: Travel to Baalbek, home to famous ancient temples and perhaps the most impressive Roman ruins in the Middle East. Then, go to Umayyad city of Anjar, and enjoy a wine tasting at the Ksara Caves.
- Day 5: See the vast cedar trees of Lebanon before going to the village of Becharre, home to novelist Kahlil Gibran. Then visit the Holy Qadisha Valley.
- Day 6: Early risers can join monks in a monastery before going to the Baatara Gorge sinkhole. Then, check out the coastal town of Byblos.
- Day 7: Tour Byblos and Harissa. Also take a cable car to the top of the Basilica. Return to Beirut, stopping to explore the huge Jeitta Grotto on the way.
- Day 8: Spend time in Beirut before flying home.
Call Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950 for Questions About:
- Flying from any airport not listed here
- Extending your trip or traveling on dates not listed here
- The availability of your desired travel dates
- Traveling with kids; all travelers, including kids, must purchase a voucher
- Booking optional tours and upgrades
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Feb 7, 2020. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 2/7/20 or promo value expires
- Limit 1 per person, may buy 6 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, inclusions/airfare/airline subject to availability
- Maximum refund on cancellation of $250: 55-42-day cancellation required for $175 refund; 28-41-day cancellation required for $125 refund; 14-27-day cancellation required for $62.50 refund; 14-day to departure for no refund
- Airfare non refundable and non changeable after booking
- Must be 18+ to check in, 12+ to travel
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- Not all tours are handicapped accessible, please contact Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950 to confirm
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U
- S
- Check the State Department’s website for entry/exit requirements
- US citizens can obtain a free Lebanon visa on arrival in Beirut airport, government employees should obtain their visa in advance
- Travelers are responsible for holding a valid passport with at least 6 months validity after their return home
- Travel insurance is mandatory, purchase a comprehensive policy from Encounters Travel for $79 or arrange your own
- Days 4-6 of the itinerary may be adjusted slightly during winter months subject to road conditions
- Hotels listed are preferred properties but alternatives of the same standard may be used on some dates
- Encounters Travel's [booking conditions apply](https://www.encounterstravel.com/us/p/booking-conditions) to all bookings after vouchers are redeemed
- Same-sex room shares with another traveler may be available on request
- $265 fee to travel solo
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
- Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings
About ✈ 8-Day Lebanon Guided Tour with Hotels and Air from Encounters Travel
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Ashley
2 ratings|1 review
My friend and I purchased the 'Egypt Express Tour' from Groupon, which was provided by Encounters Travel and I must say, it was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life! We were assigned an agent from Encounters Travel by the name of 'Mariska Knoesen'. She was very professional, proficient, and answered all of my questions and concerns, via e-mail, in a timely fashion. Upon our arrival in Egypt, we were greeted by a friendly team from Encounters Travel, who were all fluent in English. They assisted us with getting Egyptian visas and made exiting the airport easy. In total, it ended up being 9 of us grouped together. Our main tour guide was a gentleman by the name of 'Ashrafbehairy', whom we all referred to as "Ash" for short. HE WAS AMAZING!! We could not have asked for a better tour guide for our trip. He was very humble, kind, and knowledgeable. He accompanied us from Cairo to Aswan and then to Luxor and back to Cairo, via train. We visited several attractions such as the Pyramids, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings (just to name a few). While at each sight, Ash explained its history to us and was able to answer all questions. He assisted with translation (Arabic and English) when needed, got us snacks, provided water, and took me to the shop to get items I desperately needed (sunblock and aloe lol). He even gave everyone a souvenir keychain at the end of our trip. Most importantly, we all felt SAFE! There is so much more I could say about this trip, but I will end by saying that it was honestly a great experience! I highly recommend purchasing this tour.
haley
Top reviewer
19 ratings|8 reviews
Super organized holiday. Amazing guides and pretty nice accommodations. Dahab is not to be missed! Luxor is also incredible.
NasefuaCheerfully
Helpful reviewer
6 ratings|2 reviews
They have been great speaking to me about my future travel plans: both online and over the phone.
Patrick
Helpful reviewer
1 rating|1 review
Great price and customer service
Shaikawanah
Helpful reviewer
8 ratings|2 reviews
Royal Air Moroc was a great airline. As far as the rooms booked for this trip. I was not pleased at all. The rooms were extremely small. Our shower did not work. There was no air conditioner and the list goes on. I would not recommend encounter to anyone.