Tour Lebanon—Learn its Heritage, Cuisine and Agriculture

“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the

real ones after all.”

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Imagine yourself in an olive grove on a hill by the Mediterranean, the

same grove that our great grandfathers cultivated hundreds of years

before us. Imagine strolling down a cedar grove that has stood in

defiance for thousands of years beside snow-capped mountains, and

stopping on the way by a 900-year-old monastery tucked in a cliff

away from invaders. And how about uncorking a bottle of wine from

the same cellars the Romans used to age their noble wines and

enjoying it with Lebanon’s incredibly delicious mezza or walking the

cobblestoned streets of Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world

where the Phoenicians sailed their ships throughout the

Mediterranean basin. If that captures your inner peace, look no

further than the experiences of Roots.

Maalouf Olive Grove, Kfarhazir, Koura

Lebanese mezza

The Roman wine cellar at Chateau Ksara Maalouf’ Olive Mill, Kfarhazir, Koura

Olive Harvest is proud to bring you the authentic experiences of “Roots”, where agri-tourism, history and heritage meet. In November 2017*, Roots will be launching its first agri-tourism trip to Lebanon. Participants will be able to take part in agricultural experiences that have existed and sustained families for thousands of years. As a Roots guest, you will be able to witness and take part in agricultural practices such as olive harvesting and the making of liquid gold (olive oil), olive oil soap, arak (Lebanon’s famous liquor), pomegranate molasses and flower waters, just to name a few. In addition, you will be feasting on Lebanon’s authentic dishes, and visiting several historical and tourist sites. * see enclosed itinerary for tour description.

Hamatoura Monastery, Kousba Cedars of Lebanon, Bcharre

Ancient Seaport, Byblos Downtown Beirut

This is a fully guided seven-day tour, scheduled in early November. Prices will cover round trip travel from Boston Logan airport (BOS) to Beirut international airport (BEY), transportation within Lebanon, accommodations at Roots Bed and Breakfast in Koura, fee entrances to all sites, and all meals including fine dining and wine.

Space is limited to 10 people only for our first trip, so please sign up early. This program is created and conducted by Chafic Maalouf, olive grower/miller and founder of Olive Harvest LLC. I look forward to sharing the Roots of Olive Harvest with you.

Chafic Maalouf

Roots Offered by

Olive Harvest

Agri-tourism, Heritage and

Culture of Lebanon

Bcharre, North Lebanon

Olive Harvest LLC

43 Broad Street, B306 Hudson, MA 01749

Tel: (508) 269-0801

Email: chafic@oliveharvest.com www.oliveharvest.com