HIGHLIGHTS: 

Start your tour by heading to Deir El Amar village in the mountains, then proceed to the palace of Beit Eddine. Once finished, you will visit a local winery in the Chouf mountains.

Deir El Amar:

Deir El Amar is a picturesque village located in the Chouf district of Lebanon, known for its amazing natural beauty and historical significance.

The village is famous for its traditional Lebanese architecture, with well-preserved stone houses, narrow alleys, and charming courtyards that showcase the region’s cultural and architectural heritage. Walking through the streets of Deir el Amar feels like stepping back in time and enjoying heritage.

Beit Eddine:

Built during the 19th century by Emir Bashir II, the palace of Beit Eddine showcases a harmonious blend of Ottoman, Arab, and European architectural styles, featuring well designed facades, ornate interiors, and beautiful courtyards.

Today, Beit Eddine serves as a museum and cultural center, housing a vast collection of artifacts, traditional costumes, and historical documents, offering visitors a glimpse into Lebanon’s rich history and heritage. The palace’s grandeur and stunning surroundings make it a popular destination for tourists and a venue for various cultural events, including the annual Beit Eddine Festival. 

St. Michael Winery:

Using only the very best grapes that Lebanon’s famous Bekaa Valley produces, St. Michael’s Winery offers a one-of-a-kind collection of handcrafted artisanal wines that have wine-lovers continually flocking from all over Lebanon to savor their latest vintage. In addition to wines, the place has managed to distill arguably one of the best Araks in all of the Levant.

Their Arak is completely free of methanol and is distilled with the highest quality anise and stored in traditional Lebanese clay pottery to ensure unrivaled maturity and smoothness of taste. This winery really reflects the traditional wine making procedure in Chouf.

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