Explore The Treasures of Tripoli

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Dear Friends,

Summer is not over yet... And we have a great destination for you!

TRIPOLI.. The second-largest city in the country.

Holding the only islands in Lebanon and having the largest Crusader fortress, also it has the second largest amount of Mamluk architectural heritage on earth (behind Cairo)!

It is a MUST visit!

THE PROGRAM (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

EVENT DETAILS:

We will start our day by a breakfast stop in Jbeil and then head to explore the treasures of Tripoli.

We will take our first stop to see the citadel of Tripoli and the museum inside it. After that we will head to El Mina and take a boat ride to the palm island. Tables, chairs and parasols will be reserved for us. and you will have some free time to swim or snorkel in the crystal clear water, enjoy the sun, eat, drink and take a walk on the island. Later the boat will pick us back to El Mina where the bus will be waiting to take us to the old railway station. A small visit where you can take wonderful pictures before we pass by a local Lebanese shop to taste some sweets and take back home with you!

1- Citadel and Museum: It was built in 1103 by Raymon De Saint-Gilles the Count of Toulouse and Crusader commander. It's a citadel and fort on a hilltop in Tripoli, Lebanon. It was set on fire by the Mamluks in 1289 and suffered from the holocaust and stood abandoned for the next eighteen years.

The citadel houses the "Northern Lebanon & Akkar Museum" that has a remarkable numismatic collection covering most periods from Greek to Ayyoubians.

2- Palm Islands Nature Reserve: The Palm Islands Nature Reserve consists of three flat, rocky islands and the surrounding sea area, located 5.5 km offshore and northwest of El Mina. The overall area of the reserve is 4.2 square km, it has been designated as a Mediterranean Specially Protected Area and were also identified as a Ramsar Wetland of Special International Importance and have been identified as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. The islands are a haven for endangered green turtles, rare monk seals and a resting and nesting grounds for migratory birds.

3- Old Railway Station: The Tripoli railway station began operating in 1911 and was connected to the Syrian city, Homs, with a single track. It formed the terminus of the Orient Express line in the twenties, thirties and forties of the last century. Tripoli station was connected to the central station of Beirut (Mar Mikael) in 1945.

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:

Wear your swimming suits under your clothes.

Bring with you a backpack, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, water shoes or sandal, swimming suit or shorts, towel and another pair of clothes, Snorkeling gear if available.

Water, healthy snacks and food for the island.

ID or Passport, Insurance Card (If available).

Positive energy and a smile :)

MEETING POINTS & TIMES:

- 8:00 am Hadath, Beside Karout Mall

8:15 am the bus will leave***

- 9:00 am Jbeil, Wooden Backery

(Breakfast Stop 30 min.)

*** Please be punctual

*** In case of cancellation you will be charged half the price.

SERVICES & FEES:

55,000 L.L. (50,000 L.L. Groups with 4 or more persons)

Covering:

- Transportation

- Citadel & Museum Entrance

- Boat Ride to the Island and back to Al Mina

- Private Location with tables, chairs & parasols

- Train Station Visit

- Guidance

- Photography

- First Aid Kit

* Fees do not include food

RESERVATION:

- FULL AMOUNT SHOULD BE PAID TO SECURE YOUR RESERVATION (LIMITED PLACES).

- Last day for reservation Friday September 7

- Early reservation is highly appreciated.

- Last minute cancellation will be charged full price.

- You can send us the money from any OMT or Western Union point (Contact us for details)

- You can buy tickets online from ihjoz

- For reservation you can call us or send a message or whatsapp on: 70 333 970

REGULATIONS:

We commit to share sustainable and responsible tourism.

Ecotourism rules and regulations must be respected.

Sometimes, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the program may occur.

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Stay Wild And Never Stop Exploring

WILD EXPLORERS LEBANON

70 333 970

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