Top Things to do in Bekaa Governorate
What to do and see in Bekaa Governorate, Bekaa Governorate: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Bekaa Governorate, Lebanon including Chateau St Thomas, Coteaux Du Liban, Chateau Rayak, Chateau Ksara, Sayyida Khawla Shrine.
Restaurants in Bekaa Governorate
1. Chateau St Thomas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Established in 1990 by Said Touma and his family on a hill overlooking the Bekaa valley, Chateau St Thomas estate is a vineyard spreading over 65 ha & a wine storehouse for fermentation and ageing. Winery is open from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm for winery tour, visit of St Thomas chapel & wine tasting.
2. Coteaux Du Liban
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Coteaux Du Liban is a small modern-family owned winery located in Zahle and founded in 2000 by Nicolas Abou Khater. The winery aims to produce high-quality wines, reflecting the true identity of Zahle's exceptional terroir as well as the family's passion and philosophy in wine and arak production. Tours and tasting sessions are free upon reservation one day or few hours before the visit.
Reviewed By Andrew11101982 - London, United Kingdom
We had a fabulous experience at the Coteaux du Liban. The owner gave us a fantastic overview of the history of the winery and how her husband had grown the winery up. You could feel his passion coming through her and the impact this has on the wines they produce. She was very hospitable during our visit in spite of us arriving without booking in advance. We tasted some fabulous wines that afternoon, and the whole experience was highly recommended - this is a definite winery to go to in Lebanon, and I would thoroughly recommend to anyone to go. A fantastic tasting all around! I would definitely recommend booking up, as we were lucky the owner was around when we visited, but if you book up then you won't be disappointed!
3. Chateau Rayak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By sirenat9
The wine tasting at chateau Rayak was a great experience, because It is authentic, family owned, and with a great variety of organic quality wine..Plus you get to fill your own glass from the barrels. Much recommended :)
4. Chateau Ksara
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4.5 based on 271 reviews
Chateau Ksara, the country's oldest winery, founded in 1857 by Jesuit Fathers. In August 1973, sold to a consortium of Lebanese businessmen Chateau Ksara's motto is "Modernity in Tradition". It is an idea that captures perfectly our position as Lebanon's oldest winery and the pioneering spirit that has kept Chateau Ksara at the forefront of Lebanon's wine industry, for over 156 years. Today's wine drinkers are both informed and discerning, and therefore we are committed to producing quality wines - varietals and blends made from our 25 local and international varieties - that will satisfy all palates and suit all occasions. Not only are our wines made to the most exacting standards with state of the art equipment, they also reflect the terroir of the Lebanon's historic Bekaa Valley, an area that has been making wine for over 2,000 years. It is a legacy that we respect with every bottle we make. Brand values The name of Chateau Ksara has become associated with the three core values: tradition, nobility and modernity. These are emphasized through name and lineage (tradition); through a high-quality product (nobility) and the tremendous innovative advances made since 1991 (modernity). Visit one of the world's most beautiful Wine Cellars 7 days per week from 9a.m till 6 p.m
Reviewed By Yucef-GB - Beirut, Lebanon
Famous for it's underground wine caves,the tour is informative and fun and the wine tasting part is the best part if the whole visit...
5. Sayyida Khawla Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By jfazeli - Kittery Point, United States
The “Grand Mosque” is really not the right name. It is a Shia shrine, not a mosque, built over the grave of one of the young daughters of Hussein, the third Imam (or saint) in Shia Islam. The correct name is Seyedeh Khawleh Shrine. Worth a visit regardless of religion if you happen to be in Baalbek. You won’t be asked for ID, but you maybe searched. Visitors are segregated by sex and female visitors are required to wear a hijab (cover their hair) and cover arms. Wearing a legging doesn’t count for modest attire, as one visitor ahead of us found out-The female guards offered her something to put on before they let her in. Best times to visit are morning hours up to 10 am and after 7-8 pm to avoid the noon crowds. There is no fees to enter. Leave your shoes at the door in designated area. If you are given a ticket you are not expected to pay the attendant but you can make a donation. Locals and visitors throw money at the grave site inside the shrine, but it is not a requirement. Don’t film others, but you are free to film or take pics of the site and yourselves without attracting too much attention, just don’t over do it, as the site is primarily a religious site, and definitely no photos or video at the entrance in front of the guards.
