Relaxed day · AE1

Saint Charbel at Annaya

A quiet day at the monastery and hermitage of Saint Charbel in the hills above Jbeil: the tomb church and the small museum, the paved path up to the hermitage where he spent his last years, and lunch among the pines.

07:45–17:00Some walkingAll yearBest for families, seniors
From $270 per vehicle

The day

  1. 07:45

    Depart Beirut

  2. 09:15–10:45

    Annaya

    The tomb church, the old church of Saint Maron and the museum of Charbel's vestments and belongings

    The monastery of Saint Maron at Annaya, where Saint Charbel lived as a monk and is buried: the tomb church, the old monastery church and a small museum of his vestments and belongings.

  3. 11:00–12:15

    Hermitage of Saints Peter and Paul

    Up the paved path to the hermitage: the chapel, his cell and the view

    The hilltop hermitage above the monastery where Charbel spent his last 23 years: a small chapel, his cell and the view to the sea, reached by a quiet paved path.

  4. 12:30–14:15

    Annaya

    Lunch among the pines

    Lunch among the pines by the monastery, or in the villages just below.

  5. 17:00

    Back in Beirut (approx.)

Estimated price

Based on the 10-hour rate, the same rate you will see when you book.

  • Honda Odyssey 7 seater

    Up to 6 passengers

    $300

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  • Hyundai H1 Van

    Up to 10 passengers

    $280

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  • Minibus Rosa Mitsubishi

    Up to 20 passengers

    $270

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  • Mini Pullman Bus

    Up to 32 passengers

    $400

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Transport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.

Good to know

  • Worth booking ahead: Annaya: Lunch table for the group
  • Season: All year
  • Walking: Some walking
  • Confirmed when you book: opening days and hours, guides and the lunch table. They can change at short notice, so we check them for your date.

Make it yours

  • To hear Mass at the hermitage: Walk up first for the 10:00 Mass, then visit the monastery
  • Less walking: Ride up the narrow road to the hermitage instead of taking the path
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