15 Mar 2025

Tour and Dinner - Saida Tour & Iftar - Saida District

  • "Religion is a candle inside a multicolored lantern. Everyone looks through a particular color, but the candle is always there."

    During Ramadan, as you all know by now, we organize a get-together for an Iftar. This year, our Iftar will include a cultural visit to Saida. Saida was one of the most important Phoenician cities and may have been the oldest. There are many landmarks to visit. Our focus will be on the following:

    -Sidon Sea Castle: The Crusaders built it in 1228 AD on a huge rock in the sea whereupon the Phoenicians had previously built a temple.

    -Audi Soap Museum: The factory dates back to the 17th century and is now transformed into a museum.

    -Debbane Palace: Debbane Palace is a historical residence built in 1721 AD and is open to the public for visitors to witness the Arab-Ottoman architecture and details of that era.

    -El Kikhya Mosque: a striking Ottoman-era mosque, famous for its grand architecture, elegant minaret, and rich historical significance in the heart of Saida.

    -Historical Roman Orthodox Church (if open): Its date of construction is unknown. However, it is believed that it was constructed over the debris of an older church.

    -Old Souk: Between the Sea Castle and the Castle of St. Louis stretches the old town and a picturesque vaulted old market.

    -Khan el Franj: was built by Emir Fakhreddine in the 17th century to accommodate French merchants and goods in order to develop trade with Europe. This is a typical khan with a large rectangular courtyard and a central fountain surrounded by covered galleries.

    After such an interesting and cultural tour of the city, we will go for Iftar at a nice restaurant where the tables are set outside in the garden with greenery and water fountains.

    WHERE: Saida
    South Lebanon
    Sea level
    35 Km from Beirut

    WHEN: Saturday, March 15

    MEETING PLACE: 11 AM in the parking of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden. (See map on: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/ParkingMap.aspx


    PRICE: $80 per person including transport, guides, insurance, tour, all the entrances and lunch.
    Kindly get the exact change.
    You can register now at all branches of Antoine Library or on the following link:
    https://www.antoineticketing.com/blocks/2/outdoors-experiences

    WHAT TO GET: Light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen.

    SPECIAL RATES:
    - Children with the age of 10 and younger will have a discount of $5.
    - Children/ Teenagers between the age of 11 and 18 will have a discount of $4.
    - University students will have a discount of $3 provided that they present their university card.
    - Groups with 5 to 9 persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a $2 discount.
    - Groups with 10 or more persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a $3 discount.

    PAYMENT TERMS:
    - Cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged half-price
    - Reservations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged an extra $2.
    (e.g. Cancelling or booking for a Sunday’s event on Saturday will be subject to the above terms)

    ESSENTIAL ECOTOURISTIC RULES & REGULATIONS
    - Smoking is strictly prohibited during the event
    - Always follow the guide on the designated trail
    - Do not go off road without notifying the guide
    - Do not get close to a cliff especially when the guide in charge tells you not to do so
    - Although accidents are covered by the insurance but they remain under the responsibility of the member
    - Sometimes, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the program may occur. Ecotourism rules must be followed, otherwise personal accidents will not be accounted for by the insurance.

    RESERVATION: Every day from 8am till 5pm on 03-917190 or 79-115001. It is preferable to send an SMS or WhatsApp from your mobile, giving your name, surname, and the event you wish to join.

    COLLABORATION:
    - “LIA Assurex” is the exclusive insurance company sponsor of Vamos Todos.

    Regards,
    Vamos Todos
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