Bekaa Valley Wine and Agriculture
Explore the Bekaa Valley, the fertile heartland of Lebanon stretching between two mountain ranges, where wine has been produced since antiquity and family wineries now create some of the most respected wines in the Middle East.
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Bekaa Valley Viewpoint
Survey the Bekaa Valley from a hillside viewpoint where the broad agricultural plain stretches toward both the Lebanon range to the west and the Anti-Lebanon range on the Syrian border, the Valley of Lebanon of ancient texts visible in its full extent.
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Ksara Winery
Visit Chateau Ksara, the oldest and most historic winery in Lebanon founded by Jesuit monks in 1857, where wines are still aged in the natural caves cut by the Romans and wine tourism has developed around one of Lebanon most celebrated estates.
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Vineyard Walk
Walk through the vineyards of the Bekaa Valley where Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault, and indigenous grape varieties grow in the high-altitude valley conditions that produce wines of distinctive character.
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Zahle City
Visit Zahle, the capital of the Bekaa and Lebanon's City of Wine and Poetry, where the restaurants and cafes along the Bardawni River are famous for their meze and wine culture, the outdoor dining terraces crowded on summer weekends.
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Agricultural Markets
Browse the Bekaa Valley agricultural markets where fresh vegetables, cheeses, and dried goods from the valley's farms reflect the extraordinary agricultural productivity of this fertile plain watered by springs and rivers from both mountain ranges.
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Mountain View Restaurant
Dine at a Bekaa Valley restaurant with mountain views where the traditional Lebanese table of mezze dishes, grilled meats, and local wine creates one of the great eating experiences of the Arab world in this fertile agricultural heartland.
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