# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hiking & exploring Anjar 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 07:15 am – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Dear explorers,

This time we are taking you to the Bekaa to experience an amazing & adventurous day combining hiking and cultural tour without forgetting tasting the Armenian cuisine. So don't miss this amazing event.

Description of the event:
1- Departure at 7:15 am from Jal Dib
2- Breakfast at Massabki Chtoura
3- Hiking either for 1 hour to the lower cave or to the upper cave for 2 hours + Hima Anjar
4- Exploring Umayyad city site
5- Buffet lunch featuring Armenian specialities in Anjar
6- Captain's Mooneh:  locally sourced organic products
7- Mousa Ler Ainjar Ethnographical Museum
8- Anjar Art Gallery
9- The Armenian Apostolic Church of Saint Paul + Musa Dagh Memorial and Cemetery

Brief description of the event:

First, we will have a breakfast in Massabki Chtoura. 

2- Hiking:
Anjar Eco Park is a natural recreational space located near the historic town of Anjar. Designed to promote environmental awareness and sustainable tourism, it is surrounded by open green landscapes and fresh mountain air.
Visitors can enjoy walking and hiking trails suitable for all ages, and picnic areas are available for families and group gatherings.
The grounds include playgrounds and open spaces for children’s 
activities.

First option: we will have the opportunity to hike around 2 hours between the lower cave and hima anjar which is a small reserve that contains trees, ponds, spring and an old mill. The hike is considered easy and suitable for all ages.

 Second option (Anjar upper cave + Hima Anjar): We will hike for 3 hours to Anjar Upper Cave lies at an altitude of 1.175 meters above sea level, offering alongside reforestation sites some spectacular viewpoints from the western slope of the Anti-Lebanon Mountain range. Also considered as a classic site for bat research, multiple species have been found settling near the entrance, including the Greater Horseshoe Bat, the Lesser Horseshoe Bat, the Mouse-Eared Bat, Schreibers' Bat, and Geoffroy's Bat. These animals are critical for controlling the excessive proliferation of insects and constitute an important part of the local ecosystem. Then we will continue to hima Anjar which is a small reserve that contains trees, ponds, spring and an old mill. The hike is considered advanced and suitable for good hikers.

3- Umayyad city site:
After the hike, we will go directly to the archaeological site of Anjar is a well-preserved early 8th Century A.D. Umayyad city. Founded around 705 A.D., it served as a strategic commercial hub along the trade route between Damascus and the Mediterranean. The site reflects a unique blend of Roman, Byzantine and Islamic architectural elements, featuring colonnaded streets, palaces,
baths, a mosque and fortified walls with gates. Offering a valuable
insight into early Islamic urban planning and standing as a rare example of a planned agglomeration, Anjar became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. 

4- Lunch Armenian cuisine: Lunch buffet featuring Armenian specialties will be organized on the premises of the park. You will have opportunity to taste varieties of delicious food like Ich, potato kebbeh, Lentil mix, jingyal bread, mante + laban, olive bread, cheese bread, pepper bread, suboreg, salads, fruits, soft drinks, ayran)
Coffee + Armenian traditional sweets (bourma + gata)

5- The Armenian Apostolic Church of Saint Paul in Anjar (Armenian: Sourp Boghos) is the largest church in the town and the second largest Armenian Apostolic church in Lebanon. It serves as the primary spiritual, historical, and cultural anchor for the residing Musa Ler (Mousa Dagh) Armenian community.  The official inauguration took place on October 30, 1960; it was presided by Catholicos Zareh I Payaslian of the Holy See of Cilicia.  

• The church’s courtyard contains the important Musa Dagh Memorial and Cemetery. This monument commemorates 18 specific martyrs who died during the historic 53-day resistance in 1915 at Musa Dagh against the Ottoman forces; their original monument in Turkey was destroyed in 1939, making this replacement site the focal point for yearly remembrance ceremonies held every September. In 1998, a bust of the resistance leader Movses Der Kalousdian was erected next to the monument, where his remains and those of his wife were laid to rest. 

6- Captain's Mooneh:
Captain's Mouneh is our next destination, a charming store dedicated to providing high quality, locally sourced organic products that reflect the rich culinary heritage of Anjar. Artisanal items and homemade preserves are carefully selected to ensure the best quality possible.
One of the highlights of Captain's Mooneh is its commitment to
sustainability and supporting local farmers; This approach contributes to the local economy and promotes eco-friendly practices. The store often features seasonal products, so there's always something new to discover, whether it's organic condiments, healthy snacks or unique regional delicacies.

7- Mousa Ler Ainjar Ethnographical Museum:
Following Captain's Mouneh, The Mousa Ler Ainjar Ethnographical Museum is a unique heritage institution; It preserves and showcases traditional Armenian rural life and craftsmanship. Authentic household tools and farming equipment
are on display, along with various artifacts and relevant pieces.
The collection emphasizes self-sufficiency and community values,
whilst also documenting the history of Armenian settlement in Anjar.
The educational purpose and cultural preservation role are thus
highlighted by providing an intimate insight into Armenian culture in Lebanon.

7- Anjar Art Gallery:
We cannot finish our tour without visiting the art gallery of Anjar which reveals the rich cultural diversity of the Beqaa region; It
offers a unique meeting point between art, history, society and heritage.
The establishment showcases works by local and regional Lebanese artists which include painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media.
The aim is to promote cultural dialogue and creative expression at a space that often hosts temporary exhibitions and artistic events.
It serves as a platform for emerging talents as well as established artists.

Keep on exploring! ?

Early reservations are highly recommended by confirming your attendance to the event; Call Daniel on 70-196750 (whatsapp-viber-sms-messenger) or through accessing our website www.vincalibanotica.weebly.com and also VINCA LIBANOTICA page, group and instagram.

N.B.:
- Date: Sunday June 14, 2026
- Destination: Anjar
- 80 kms away from Beirut
- meeting point in jal dib & downtown Beirut
- Plz don't smoke during the event
- Breakfast stops in Anjar
- we can pick up people on our way
- Lunch buffet with Armenian specialties at Anjar eco park 
- Follow the guide instructions

Meeting points:
1- @ 7:15 am: jal dib near DHL and Banque Libano Francaise facing the Canadian embassy (we can pick our hikers that live on our way)
2- @ 7:30 am: near Al Amine Mosque downtown Beirut.

Departure: 7:15 am from Jal dib (plz be on time)
                   7:30 am from Al amine mosque Beirut (plz be on time)

Breakfast stops on the road

Required materials: comfortable clothes, backpack, hat, 3L of water, running shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, healthy snacks.

Fees:  25 USD or equivalent to the LBP market rate (including transportation, touristic guide Alain Feghalie, guidance , but does not include medical insurance)

Lunch Armenian Buffet: 20 USD (Ich, potato kebbeh, Lentil mix, jingyal bread, mante + laban, olive bread, cheese bread, pepper bread, suboreg, salads, fruits, soft drinks, ayran)
Coffee + Armenian traditional sweets (bourma + gata)

Entrance fees to Anjar Umayyad site city:
- Lebanese: 100,000 LBP
- Foreigners: 800,000 LBP
- Arabs: 400,000 LBP

Group of 6 will benefit from 1 free invitation

For info and reservation, call:
Daniel Salameh 70 196 750

KEEP EXPLORING, STAY HEALTHY AND THANK YOU FOR NOT SMOKING ON OUR TRIPS.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/damascus/hiking-and-exploring-anjar/200030197795822
- **Event Categories**: art, trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, food-drinks, exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Damascus
- **state**: DI
- **country**: Syria
- **location**: `Anjar, Béqaa, Lebanon
- **lat**: 33.709222416849
- **long**: 35.922220718141
- **full address**: `Anjar, Béqaa, Lebanon, العجمي لتأجير السيارات, طريق المنارة مجدل عنجر, مجدل عنجر, لبنان, Damascus, Syria

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hiking & exploring Anjar  being held?
  - **A:** Hiking & exploring Anjar  takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 07:15 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at `Anjar, Beqaa, Lebanon, العجمي لتأجير السيارات, طريق المنارة مجدل عنجر, مجدل عنجر, لبنان, Damascus, Syria.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hiking & exploring Anjar ?
  - **A:** Hiking & exploring Anjar  is organized by Vinca Libanotica.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hiking & exploring Anjar  is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Damascus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hiking & exploring Anjar  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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