Discovery day · AQ1
Yanouh's Roman temple and early Christian basilica above Qartaba, the Afqa spring when it runs full in early summer, a guided walk through Aqoura's rock-cut churches, Roman road and orchards, and a long lunch on the Laqlouq plateau.
07:30
Depart Beirut
09:30–10:15
Yanouh
The Roman temple and the basilica beside it
A Roman temple and an early Christian basilica side by side in a terraced valley above Qartaba.
10:45–11:30
Afqa (optional)
From May to July: the Adonis river bursting from its cave, and the ruined temple
The source of the Adonis river, bursting from a cave in the cliff beside the ruins of a Roman-era temple; at full flow in late spring and early summer.
11:45–13:45
Aqoura
With a local guide: the rock-cut church of Mar Boutros, the Roman road carved into the rock, the Ain Qura spring and the round irrigation ponds
A high village at about 1,450 m among apple orchards and round irrigation ponds, with the rock-cut church of Mar Boutros, a Roman road carved into the rock and dozens of old churches and chapels.
14:15–16:00
Laqlouq
Long lunch on the plateau
A long mountain lunch on the Laqlouq plateau, on the road home.
19:00
Back in Beirut (approx.)
Based on the full-day rate, the same rate you will see when you book.
Honda Odyssey 7 seater
Up to 6 passengers
$400
BookHyundai H1 Van
Up to 10 passengers
$325
BookMinibus Rosa Mitsubishi
Up to 20 passengers
$380
BookMini Pullman Bus
Up to 32 passengers
$600
BookTransport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.