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SUMMARY:Rachaya El Wadi Hike – A Journey Through Heritage and History With Vamos Todos
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the Heritage of Rachaya El Wadi ️\nNestled at the foot of Jabal El Cheikh (Mount Hermon), Rachaya El Wadi is a town steeped in history and culture—famous for its red-tiled stone houses, ancient souk, and iconic landmarks like the Citadel of Independence and the 18th-century Mar Moussa al Habashi Church, one of the region’s oldest Syriac-Catholic churches.\nHike Overview\n\n\nStarting Point: Emm Chratit tree – make a wish and begin the day exploring the village.\n\n\nHighlights:\n\n\nPublic garden\n\n\nOld souk\n\n\nOrthodox monastery\n\n\nCitadel of Independence\n\n\nMar Moussa al Habashi Church\n\n\n\n\nHike Levels\n\n\nLevel 3 (Moderate):\n\n\nSuitable for beginners\n\n\nExplore the village and return by bus\n\n\n\n\nLevel 5 (Challenging):\n\n\nIncludes scenic agricultural trails\n\n\nHike back to meet the rest of the group\n\n\n\n\n️ Lunch\nA homemade village-style meal will be served by a local Women’s Association, featuring traditional, healthy dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. Homemade products will also be available for purchase in support of the community.\n\nLocation: Rachaya El Wadi, South Bekaa – 1350m altitude, 85 km from BeirutDate: Sunday, July 6Meeting Time: 8:30 AM at Sagesse School parking lot, Jdeideh (opposite the public garden)Breakfast stop on the way\nPrice:\n\n\n$65 per person (includes transportation, guides, insurance, and lunch)\n\n\n$35 without lunchExact change is appreciated.\n\n\nRegistration:\n\n\nAvailable at all Antoine Library branches\n\n\nOr book online: Antoine Ticketing\n\n\nFor reservations (8 AM–5 PM):+961 3 917190 / +961 79 115001SMS or WhatsApp with your name, surname, Lebanese number (if any), email, address, and the event name.\nWhat to bring & full regulations:Vamos Todos Website\n️ Insurance sponsor: LIA Assurex\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAsk ChatGPT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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LOCATION:Bekaa
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