30 Nov 2025

Hiking & Wine Tasting - Khenchara Hike & Wine Tasting - Al Maten District

  • Khenchara Hike & Wine Tasting – Adventure and Culture in the Metn Region

    Overview:
    • Organized by Vamos Todos in partnership with the Municipality of Khenchara Al-Jwar.
    • The event combines eco-tourism, hiking, cultural exploration, and wine tasting.
    • Khenchara Al-Jwar is renowned for its springs, small museums, wineries, and historic churches.

    Hike & Cultural Highlights:
    • Four scenic trails offer immersion into the village’s rich culture and heritage.
    • Start at the Moukarzel Hotel, one of the oldest establishments with panoramic views of Mount Sannine, Jabal el Kneise, and Beirut.
    • Trek through pine forests to the main water spring, Ain el Smaydiyye, located next to the first winery.
    • Visit the Beit Ayal spring and a grape molasses press near an ancient, unidentified tomb.
    • Explore Sheer el Habes ("Prison Cliff"), historically used by the Ottoman Empire for hostages.
    • Culminate at the St. Jean Monastery, exploring underground churches and tasting Couvent St. Jean wines.

    Optional Extension:
    • Add 2.5 km of uphill and downhill trekking to visit a centuries-old water mill.

    Closing & Local Delicacies:
    • Gather in the village square to savor and purchase Qurban, a local sweet bread specialty.

    Experience:
    • A day full of adventure, history, culture, and local flavors, suitable for all participants.

    WHERE: Khenchara
    30 km from Beirut
    900 m above sea level

    WHEN: Sunday, November 30

    MEETING TIME: 8:00 AM. Departure at 8:15 AM sharp.

    MEETING PLACE: Parking of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden. (See map on: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/ParkingMap.aspx).
    There will be a breakfast stop along the way.

    PRICE: $40 per person including transport, guides and insurance.
    You can register now at all branches of Antoine Library or on the following link:
    https://www.antoineticketing.com/blocks/2/outdoors-experiences

    RESERVATION:
    Available daily from 8 am to 5 pm at +961 3 917190 or +961 79 115001. For faster response, please send an SMS or WhatsApp with your name, surname, Lebanese phone number (if available), email, address and event you'd like to attend.

    WHAT TO BRING:
    Please visit this link: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/Homepage.aspx#section-equipmentneeded

    REGULATIONS & PAYMENT RATES:
    Please refer to this link: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/Homepage.aspx#section-regulations

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

    Best regards,
    Vamos Todos
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