Lebanon, short cultural itineraries
SAIDA
Start your walk at the fishing port of Saida, visit the historical fortress of the city “The Sea Castle” where you can admire a nice view of the port and old part of the city.
Take the old streets of the souks where workmen still ply their trades. Visit thet “souk el najjarin” where two craftmen still producing handmade wooden shoes and chairs. You can encourage these local craftsmen and buy some of their artisanal distinguished products.
Visit the old orthodox church in the old city and the Khan Al Saboun (The Sidon Soap Museum) that used to be an old soap factory belonging to Audi family. You can admire there the various techniques of soap production, and you can buy from their showroom a variety of local products of soaps scented, oils, lotions and other skin products. If you have time visit as well an old Hammam located in the old city.
The tour in Saida is suitable for all ages.
Needs for the tour : walking shoes, windbreaker, hat, backpack, water bottle of 1 liter min, sunglasses, sunscreen (in summer), camera.
For an organized visit to Saida,
GREEN STEPS
For info and reservation:
03- 95 32 97 Roula (Green Steps)
03-20 70 10 Cedra (Green Steps)
71-72 37 70 Gio (Green Steps)
ANFEH
Discover the hidden part of Anfeh, walk through its historical, archeological and religious sites, admire its picturesque creek of rocky shore shaped in a perfect semi-cercle, where small white and blue houses lay there, like the beautiful greek island Mykonos.
Start your hike at Hreisheh, at the old medieval church Saydet El Natour, where the path will lead us to the famous salt pans of Anfeh; continue to take a trail among olive trees, reaching the hill of St Antoine and the citadel of Anfeh that was a stop for many civilizations.
Then continue your hike to reach the old medieval church of Saydet El Rih where archeological excavations took place, then Tahtel Rih fishing port, where impressive reservoirs, canalizations, stairways, urns and trenches can be seen.
Then take an in-depth tour in the old rural streets of Anfeh, and through the ancient churches lining Anfeh old streets.
This hike in Anfeh is suitable for all ages.
For an organized visit to Anfeh
GREEN STEPS
For info and reservation:
03- 95 32 97 Roula (Green Steps)
03-20 70 10 Cedra (Green Steps)
71-72 37 70 Gio (Green Steps)