Relaxed day · BT1
A slow morning in old Batroun, from the fishing harbour to the sea wall and the souk, a glass of Hilmi's lemonade, a long lunch on the port, and the sculptors' village of Rachana on the way home.
08:30
Depart Beirut
10:00–12:00
Old Batroun
Coffee by the harbour, St Stephen's on the water, the sea wall and the vaulted souk, at an easy pace
The old port town: the fishing harbour, St Stephen's Cathedral on the water, the long sea wall cut from an ancient quarry, and the vaulted sandstone souk.
12:00–12:30
Hilmi's lemonade
Fresh lemonade in the souk
Batroun's best-known traditional lemonade, made by the same family for generations.
12:45–14:45
Batroun
Long seafood lunch on the port
Long seafood lunch on the port or by the sea in Batroun.
15:15–16:15
Rachana
The Basbous brothers' sculptures along the village lanes, and their museum-studio when an appointment is confirmed
The village of the Basbous sculptor brothers, with their stone, wood and metal works along the lanes and Anachar Basbous's museum-studio.
18:30
Back in Beirut (approx.)
Based on the 10-hour rate, the same rate you will see when you book.
Honda Odyssey 7 seater
Up to 6 passengers
$300
BookHyundai H1 Van
Up to 10 passengers
$280
BookMinibus Rosa Mitsubishi
Up to 20 passengers
$270
BookMini Pullman Bus
Up to 32 passengers
$400
BookTransport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.