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Lebanon Holidays Handcrafted by Corinthian Travel - Make the Most of Luxury Middle East Travel
Lebanon Holidays Handcrafted by Corinthian Travel - Make the Most of Luxury Middle East Travel
Corinthian Travel’s Lebanon tours find the perfect balance between luxury and the opportunity to discover the jewel of the Middle East
Claygate / Esher,
Surrey,
United Kingdom
(prbd.net)
28/04/2011
Corinthian Travel (http://www.corinthiantravel.co.uk) are pleased to announce some new and exciting additions to their luxury holidays to Lebanon. The company offer a range of carefully planned holidays and tours to Lebanon that strike the balance between luxury private travel, and the possibility to temporarily immerse oneself in the rich Lebanese culture and heritage.
In the late 60s and 70s, Lebanon was the prime destination for the rich and famous who made the Lebanese Riviera their first stop, with famous stars such as Bardot taking regular Lebanon tours. Lebanon has experienced a renaissance in tourism and given the stability of the country, more and more people are choosing to take holidays in the region. Lebanon offers a huge geographical diversity and as a relatively small country allows the visitor to visit large sections of the country, taking in the coast, mountains, bustling urban cities and verdant countryside.
At Corinthian Travel, the attraction and scope for creating the best Lebanon holidays was clear and Hugh Fraser and his team have been working hard to perfect their private and escorted Lebanon tours http://www.corinthiantravel.co.uk/Country.aspx?RegionCode=LB&LocID=LEXX0003. The range of Lebanon holidays find the perfect combination of luxurious pampering and the many attractions available to the discerning traveller by:-
• Using the best hotels in Lebanon including Four Seasons, Le Gray and the boutique property Albergo
• Thoroughly enjoying the wonderful world class food. Lebanese cookery has been called the “mother-ship cuisine” by restaurant critic Giles Coren.
• Visiting stunning Roman temples – including ancient Baalbek where visitors can witness temples that are larger and more more complete than the Parthenon at Athens.
• Travelling through breathtaking scenery. Many are surprised by how green Lebanon with fabulous mountains as a backdrop and flowing rivers. Winter and spring Lebanon holidays allow the traveller to see snow capped mountains. Other hidden secrets to unearth on Lebanon tours include the Jeita Grotto, recently nominated to be included on the list of new Seven Wonders of the Natural World, while the scope to take lonely drives through diverse countryside or hiking through remote countryside is endless.
• Feeling the warm embrace that the Lebanese people extend to visitors to their country.
• Sampling and enjoying the many vineyards of Lebanon.
• Experiencing a land of many contrasts where Medieval souqs compete with the latest luxury fashions.
Those considering Lebanon tours with Corinthian Travel are assured that their travel will be laden with luxury as not only are the best hotels booked, but all local transport is with private chauffeur drivers and sightseeing is accompanies by English speaking local guides who can advise on the best places to eat. Corinthian Travel are on hand prior to offer hard to find local information on the best places to eat and visit as Hugh as his team have personally visited Lebanon on many occasions and have had the luck to experience Lebanon for themselves.
The range of Lebanon tours http://www.corinthiantravel.co.uk/Country.aspx?RegionCode=LB&LocID=LEXX0003 offered by Corinthian Travel cover some of the following aspects and another unique factor about the luxury Lebanese holidays is that they can be tailor made to take in the elements that most attract you from:-
• Discover Beirut – The “Paris of the East” – Beirut is a hugely vibrant and exciting city sitting on the Mediterranean sea and boasts a modern take on life, sophisticated, chic and renowned for its bustling cafes, fine restaurants, luxury hotels and nightlife. Stunning architecture abounds with beautiful Ottoman and French Mandate period buildings. For avid culture fans the National Museum houses fabulous collections of antiquities, as does the nearby Robert Mouawad Museum.
• Amazing ancient temples – Lebanon is strewn with many fantastic ancient temples and includes well preserved Greek and Roman sites complete with colonnaded streets, and triumphal arches. These include Baalbek, Tyre, Byblos and Aanjar with lesser known but equally stunning sites such as the Phoenician site of Echmoun, the Hermel Pyramid, and the small temple of Niha.
• Wine Tasting – Lebanon’s love of fine wine and viticulture dates back over 5,000 years and Lebanon tours can take in the vineyards of Ksara, Massaya, Chateau Musar, Clos St Thomas, and Kefraya. Corinthian Travel can create tailor made Lebanon holidays to take on some or all of the vineyards depending on your personal preferences and best time to visit vineyards between late March and the end of October.
• Explore the Natural Beauty of Lebanon – wander through the wonders of Jeita Grotto or discover the verdant, bucolic countryside of Lebanon’s many hiking and walking opportunities. Roam the Qadisha Valley or visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed monasteries along the way.
• Skiing in Middle East? – while not commonly known, Lebanon offers excellent skiing high above the Mediterranean with the Cedars and Faraya Mzaar ski resorts offering stunning natural beauty and the potential to hit the pistes while also sightseeing.
While the turn of phrase “journey” may be sometimes overused today, at Corinthian Travel they are very true to their company mantra and goal of “excelling in luxury private journeys”. Each and every trip to Lebanon and other countries including Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Iran, is meticulously planned to fulfil the travel wishes of the individual holiday goer. Corinthian Travel work exceedingly hard to balance not only all aspects of luxury escorted travel, comfort, relaxation and pampering in the best hotels but also offering a unique way to absorb the region’s rich cultural, historical, gastronomical heritage to create a holiday that leaves lasting impressions, wonderful memories and the desire to return again.
ABOUT CORINTHIAN TRAVEL – PRIVATE LUXURY LEBANON TOURS
Corinthian Travel was founded by Hugh Fraser to provide, expertly planned, imaginative, luxury tours that give a real ‘flavour’ of what he regards as one of the most fascinating corners of the world.
Corinthian Travel specialises in luxury tours to Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran and the company prides itself in providing luxury holidays in these countries to surpass any holiday ambitions you may have. Holidays are designed to take in the culture, history, food and traditions of these countries and are a welcome alternative to mainstream holidays that often fail to fully absorb the destination. Using local experts, Corinthian Travel is an authority on the region and work hard to make your holiday one to remember. The company is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority and is a full member of the Travel Trust Association.
CONTACT
Hugh Fraser
63 Foley Road
Claygate / Esher
Surrey
KT10 OLY
United Kingdom
Tel: + 44 (0) 1372 469 300
Fax: + 44 (0) 1372 463 568
info@corinthiantravel.co.uk
http://www.corinthiantravel.co.uk
About
Corinthian Travel was founded by Hugh Fraser to provide, expertly planned, imaginative, luxury tours that give a real ‘flavour’ of what he regards as one of the most fascinating corners of this world.
Corinthian Travel specialises in luxury tours to Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon and the company prides itself in providing luxury holidays in these countries to surpass any holiday ambitions you may have. Holidays are designed to take in the culture, history, food and traditions of these coun
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