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Journey of Faith: Exploring Harissa &St Charbel on a Private Tour

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Journey of Faith: Exploring Harissa &St Charbel on a Private Tour

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Highlights

Embarking on a private tour to Harissa and Saint Charbel is like delving into a tapestry woven with spiritual and cultural threads. Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Lebanon, these sacred sites offer a profound journey for those seeking solace, reflection, and a deeper connection with history and faith. As you traverse through the winding roads and verdant hillsides, you'll uncover the stories of devotion, miracles, and the enduring legacies of these revered destinations. Join me on a pilgrimage of the heart as we explore the timeless beauty and spiritual resonance of Harissa and the sanctuary of Saint Charbel.

Itinerary

  • The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The shrine of our Lady of Lebanon is one of the most important shrines in the world honoring the Virgin Mary and located in Harissa, a key Christian pilgrimage site in Lebanon. The shrine is highlighted by a huge, 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of God. It is 8.5 m high and has a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary stretches her hands towards Beirut overlooking the Bay of Jounieh in one of the most attractive panoramic views in the world.
  • Churches of Harissa

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Harissa is a key Christian pilgrimage site with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon The pilgrimage site is a large, 15-ton bronze and a painted white statue of Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban, with her arms, stretched. The statue was made at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908. Inside the statue's base, there is a small chapel. As well, A huge cathedral built of concrete and glass stands adjacent to the statue. Among other churches of various Christian denominations in the vicinity of Harissa are the Byzantine-style, Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul, located south of the statue and built between 1948 and 1998, the Apostolic Nunciature (Papal Embassy), as well as the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches
  • Téléferique Harissa

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The Telepherique is one of the oldest and most visited tourist attractions in Lebanon It is a gondola lift system located in Jounieh, a city in Lebanon, 16 km north of Beirut that transports passengers above the pine-forested steep mountain, to an altitude of 650 meters, arriving at Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa offering breathtaking views of the bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city.
  • Saint Charbel Tomb

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Saint Charbel also known as Mar Charbel. Born in May 8, 1828 and Died in December 24, 1898, his original name is Youssef Antoun Makhlouf from Bekaa Kafra in northern of the Mediterranean country of Lebanon. He was a Maronite Catholic monk and priest. In 1925, Pope Pius XI proposed Saint Charbel beatification and canonization. In 1954, Pope Pius XII signed a decree accepting a proposal for the beatification of Charbel Makhlouf, now Saint Charbel is venerated as a saint.

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Private transportation
English Speaking Driver
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle

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Lunch
Gratuities

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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