Join us on Tuesday February 9th for the occasion of St. Maroun’s holiday, to an unforgettable trip to Aleppo to visit the sacred church of St. Maroun, as well as the famous citadel of Aleppo, and to benefit from some good shopping in the Old Souks.
Trip Itinerary (Monday 8th after midnight- Tuesday 9th early morning)
* 12:30 am - Gathering by dawn at Futuroscope Parking Sin EL Fil- departure at 1:00 am sharp
* 8:30-9:30 am - Tribute to St. Maroun’s memory our first stop will be to visit his church for prayer and contemplation.
* 10:00- 11:30 am - Our second stop will be at the famous citadel of Aleppo.
* 12:00 – 13:30 am - Our third will be in a 5 stars hotel for a premium buffet lunch
* 14:00 16:15 am - Our fourth and final stop will be in the old Souqs (Old Markets)
* 16:30 - Heading back to Beirut.
* 23:30 - Arrival in Beirut to Departure meeting point
Price per person in US Dollars is 75$ all inclusive of: Breakfast, Transportation in a luxurious pullman (with built in WC and TV screens), Supreme Lunch in one of the best restaurants in Aleppo, and Touristic Guidance fees.
What to bring:
* Original passport or new Identity Card (not abstract of registry).
* A jacket to make you feel warm will also be needed.
* Wear preferably tennis shoes (walking comfortable shoes).
Early reservation is highly recommended by confirming your attendance on the amazing trip and calling +9613-330094 to secure your booking.
Payment is to be done in advance.
Historical preview of Aleppo:
Aleppo (Arabic: Halab) is the oldest inhabited city in the world and is Syria’s second largest city. Aleppo is located in northern Syria (350 kms north of Damascus) with an approximate population of 3 million inhabitants. A truly charming oriental city. Aleppo is the city of Architecture where one can find various styles of architectures in it; Aleppo is built entirely from stone.
Religious and historical preview of St. Maroun:
Born in the middle of the 4th century in Syria, St.Maroun became an hermit retiring to Kefar-Nabo" on the mountain of Ol-Yambos. His holiness and miracles attracted many followers, and drew attention throughout the empire. St.Maroun is considered the Father of the spiritual and monastic movement now called the Maronite Catholic Church. This movement had a profound influence in Lebanon, making it the cradle of the Maronite movement .
Historical preview of The Citadel of Aleppo:
The citadel is a grand military landmark in the centre of the old city of Aleppo. It is considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world. Usage of the Citadel hill dates back at least to the middle of the 3rd millennium BC. This citadel has passed through many civilizations such as Greeks, Byzantines, Ayyubids, and Mamluks and sits on a hill in the center of the city and is visible from almost anywhere.
Old Souqs (Old Markets):
Aleppo old souqs extend for more than 10 kilometers known as the most famous souks in the Middle East. Most of these souqs date back from the 15th century and considered as living museums- There you will have the all of the shopping you could want to do from gold and silver, boxes, clothing, fabric and soaps…. Bargaining is encouraged to get much better price;)
