A Day in KOURA

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This town on the coast of Lebanon used to be a shipyard for the construction of Phoenician vessels, and was famous for its saltpans - some of which are still being used today… Also in this town, we will visit a prehistoric cave, a byzantine church, the site where a great crusaders’ castle once stood and we will have lunch right next to the sea… Because what’s a summer day without a bit of salt water? Have you guessed where TourLeb is taking you on June 15^th, 2014?

A week before the real beginning of summer – and Fathers’ day-, we take you on a tour in Koura where we will discover Qasr Naous, a Roman temple in Ain Akrine, before we spend the rest of the day in Enfeh.

Please gear up with walking shoes, caps, and sun screen.

Women should make sure they have a scarf and a long shorts/skirt as we will be visiting a convent and a church.

Also, have your swimming suits, in case you feel like getting a tan while having lunch.

The day will end at approx.7:00 pm. The day will be interactive and prices will be won.

Prices:

LBP 120,000

LBP 75,000 (children under 12 years old)

Free for children under 5.

If you are a group of more than 6 adults, the 7th person gets a 50 % discount on the day.

The price includes: Pullman with A/C and driver, local lunch (Mezza+fish), Entrances to all sites, 2 tour guides, one local guide, games and contests, prizes, water for everyone.

Meeting points:

8:30 am: Philips, Sami-el-Solh;

8:45 am: Geant, Dora;

9:00 am: Chez Paul, Maameltein.

TEL: 70 48 45 45

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Cette ville côtière fut un lieu de construction de navires phéniciens et était renommée pour ses marais salants – dont certains sont encore utilisés. C’est là que nous allons visiter une cave préhistorique, une église Byzantine et le site d’un fort croisé. C’est aussi là que nous allons déjeuner – au bord de l’eau, pour bien prendre la mesure de l’été – et de la fête des pères – une semaine à l’avance.

Alors, avez-vous deviné où TourLeb vous emmène le dimanche 15 juin 2014 ?

Nous vous emmenons visiter le temple Romain de Qasr Nawous et la ville de Enfeh.

La journée se terminera vers 19h00.

Veuillez prévoir des chaussures de marche confortables, des chapeaux et de l’écran solaire.

Les femmes devraient prévoir un foulard et une jupe ou un short long pour les visites des lieux saints.

Prévoyez aussi des maillots de bain, au cas ou l’envie de piquer une tête vous prendrait lors du déjeuner.

La journée se déroulera sous forme de jeux d'étapes avec des prix à gagner.

Prix : 120 000 LL(adulte)

75 000 LL(enfants de moins de 12 ans)

Gratuit(enfants de moins de 5 ans)

Si vous êtes un groupe de plus de 6 adultes, la 7eme personne recevra un 50% sur la journée.

Incluant : Un Pullman climatisé avec chauffeur, un déjeuner, les entrées à tous les sites, un guide local, 2 accompagnatrices, un jeu, des prix pour les gagnants, de l'eau pour tout le monde.

Points de rencontre :

8h30 : Philips, Badaro

8h45 : Le Geant, Dora

9h00 : Chez Paul, Maameltein

TEL 70 48 45 45

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Ever since we moved to Montreal fifteen years ago, we heard it all concerning Lebanon (from Lebanese and non-Lebanese alike): "But isn’t it a dangerous place to go to?" "I have never been in this region, it is not Lebanon" "You ski in Lebanon?" "You have the sea?" "Oh! You can do extreme sports in Lebanon?" "You have Roman Ruins?" "No way! There is no such thing in Lebanon!" We heard it all, we tell you.

Having visited many different countries, we have come to realize how hard it is to truly experience a country in a short time. It is even harder when the trip is organized and when you are on the roof of a bus with 30 people who are all passing comments and judgment.

We travelled many destinations between these two extremes and came to realize that there is a huge demand for customized/personalized travel.

This is why, after having offered this service on a “freelance” basis, we decided to make it a business with all the necessary tools used to promote it and to develop it.

We know Lebanon from East to West, each and every nook and cranny. We have visited all of the country, many times, and we have enjoyed almost all that it has to offer. So when we recommend something it’s not just because they say it’s nice, it's because we have tried it and know, for a fact, that it’s worth it.

We have contacts all over the country, so accommodations, transportation, activities, food and lodgings have no secrets for us, no matter where in Lebanon you want to spend the night. From the 5 stars hotel to the "modestest" camping site, to bed and breakfasts or guesthouses, we take good care of you.

“We” means Nada Raphael and Joelle Sfeir.

Nada Raphael is the founder of Tourleb. She is its thinking head and its beating heart.

With a very diverse resume and a heart that beats for her native country, she brings to tourleb her unwavering love for Lebanon and all that it holds.

Her knowledge of the country stemmed from her book “Hyphen Islam-Christianity” published in 2009. She also is a journalist, a DJ, a film director (she has her production company and has released many documentaries), and a photographer (with many photo exhibits behind her, presented in Canada, Europe and Lebanon of course).

Nada Raphael’s right and left hands is Joelle Sfeir, with whom she has worked on many previous projects of which “Hyphen Islam-Christianity” (Joelle co-wrote and co-directed the project).

Joelle Sfeir studied Land development but has been working for 10 years in communications, editing, copywriting and writing, and event organizing in Lebanon and Canada.

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