After breakfast, mass at St. Paul's Church and continue to Shahba, Qanawat, Suwieda and Bosra to visit the Amphitheater and the Cathedral of St. Sarkis and Church of Monk Bahira, Continue to Eza'a to visit the famous Church of Mar Sarkis. Back to Damascus, Dinner, O/N.

After breakfast, hiking down and continue to Palmyra to visit the Museum of Palmyra, Bel Temple, Collonade Street and both Tower and Undergrand Tombs.

Palmyra and continue to Homs for a mass at the Church of Virgin Mary Belly. Drive to Crac des Chevaliers and visit Mar Georgeos Church in the valley, continue for dinner and overnight in Aleppo.

After breakfast, mass at St. Simeon. Return to Aleppo for S/S to visit the Museum of Aleppo. Citadel of Aleppo, Great Mosque, Khan El - Wazir and the famous Bazaars, including the Armenian Church of the 40 matyrs.

Departure to Aleppo airport.

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Arrival Damascus Apt and transfer to hotel.

After breakfast, mass at St. Paul's Church and continue to Shahba, Qanawat, Suweida & Busra to visit the Amphitheater and the Cathedral of St. Srkis and Church of Monk Bahira, Continue to Ezra'a to visit the famous Church of Mar Srkis. Back to Damascus, dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, mass at Anania's Chapel and city tour Damascus to visit the National Museum, Takieh Suleimanieh, Handi Craft Bazaar, Umayyad Mosque, the Street Called Straight ( mentioned in the Bible ), Azam Palace and the covered Bazaars.

After breakfast, mass at the Latin Church and continue to visit the Nun's Church in Sidnaya and Ma'aloula to visit the Church of Mar Sarkis and 
Shrine of St.Takla. Continue to Mar Mousa, mountain hiking and overnight at the enclave of Mar Mousa ( hiking for two hours ) .

After breakfast, hiking down and continue to Palmyra to visit the Museum of Palmyra, Bel Temple, Collonade Street and both Tower and Underground Tombs.

Palmyra and continue in Crac des Chevaliers, visit Mar Georgeos Church in the valley and drive to visit Castle Blanc Church in Safita for a mss,
Dinner and overnight in Safita.

Safita / The Cathedral in Tartous / Amrit / Latakia , Dinner and O/N.

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Arrival Beirut Apt and transfer to Hotel.

F/D excursion starting with the city center of Beirut St. Geroge ( Maronite ) dates back to early 19th century and built on top of a Roman Temple; St. George ( Greek Orthodox ) dated from the Ottoman Era which was built on an ancient Byzantine church of St. Anastase, and St. Elie Church ( Catholic ). View the ancient ruins uncovered by the reconstruction project of old center. 
Proceed afterwards along the coastal road north to Bkerki to meet the Maronite Patriarch and visit
Harissa where the stature of Notre-Dame du Liban.

A full day excursion to northern Lebanon starting with a visit the Greek Orthodox maoastery of Belmont dated 1157 and built on top of a Byzantine church. Visit the old city with charming souks and bazaars, and the Crusader's Citadel of St. Gilles. Proceed east and climb towards Ehden then to the Convent of Saint Anthony of Qozhaya, a church 900 m above sea level built in the rock ( hiking for two hours ) . It contains a very old machine which in 1610, printed the first book in Aramean, Which is the language of Christ. Overnight in Bcharre ovre looking the Qadisha Valley.

Drive to the Cedars wood, the emblem of Lebanon where some trees are 1500 years old. 
Descend to the Valley of the Saints ( Qadisha Valley ) to visit the ancient monasteries, then to the Convent of Deir Qannoubin which is the oldest and the most important convent founded by Theodosious the Great, from 379 to 395 A.D. Drive back to Beirut and overnight .

Drive South to visit Qana of Galilee, located at the distance described in The Gospel.
Stone jars wre discovered, they were similar to the jars described in the Gospel, namely the ones which contain water and Christ turned it into wine. Visit the place and then proceed to Tyre, a city where St. Paul stopped by and stayed for seven days. Visit its ancient ruins and the remains of the Cathedral which consists of some huge monolithic columns in pink granite from Assousn. Then drive to Maghdoucheh to visit the sanctuary of Saydet el Mantara ( or Our lady of Care ) then passing through the Phonecian town of Sidon and visit St. Savious Monastery before returning to Beirut for overnight.

20 min drive east of the capital, drive to the town of Beit Mary, 730 m above sea level, where the Maronite Convent of Deir El Qalaa and the bordring ruins. The Convent's church was built in the XIII century on the remains of a Roman Temple. Proceed to Broummana to visit the 
Residence of Emir Haidar Abillamaa ( appointed caimacam of the Christian ruled from 1842 to 
1854 ); this residence became since 1885 a school for sisters of Charity. One Kilomater and half north, stands the Monastery of Mar Chaays, founded in 1700. Drive then to Choueir village and visit the Church of Mar Chouaia and the iconostasis offered by the Prince of Valachie in the beginning of XVII century. Proceed to the village of Khounchara where the Greek-Cathoic convent under the name of Saint Jean of Choueir or saint Jean of Khounchara . It is there where the first printer of the Arab word printed the book of Abdallah Zakher ( the balance of time ) in 1734. The 
convent has three churches among them the church of Saint Jean-Baptist, where the beautiful icons such as the icon of Saint Nicolas sculpted in the XVIII century. Back to Beirut for overnight.

This day will include a visit to Baqaa-Hermel Area where the caves of Saint Maroun near Assi ( Orontes ) River. Visit the place then drive to the ancient site Baalbeck and return to Beiut. 

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