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Skip the self-drive dangers and relax with a designated driver at the wheel as you check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a winery on this action-packed tour. Immerse in the Bekaa Valley’s rich history as you explore the Roman ruins of Baalbek and the 8th-century Islamic city of Anjar with local experts. After a restaurant lunch, discover the Chateau Ksara winery.

Lebanon is home to many stunning attractions reachable from Beirut as a day trip, but getting there without your own transportation is no easy task. Tick off several of the country’s standout sights during this full-day, small-group tour—door-to-door transfers provided. Highlights include the hilltop Our Lady of Lebanon shrine, stalagmite-filled Jeita Grotto, and the ancient ruins of Byblos.

Visit three of Lebanon’s most celebrated attractions during this small-group, full-day tour from Beirut. Take a cable-car ride and boat cruise through stalactite-filled Jeita Grotto, enjoy panoramic views overlooking Jounieh Bay from the hilltop Our Lady of Lebanon statue, and walk through 8,000-year-old ruins in the archaeological site of Byblos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; admission tickets are purchased separately.

Avoid Beirut airport’s notorious taxi scams and ensure a relaxing start to your Lebanon trip when you prebook this private airport transfer service, direct to your hotel or other address in Beirut. Your driver will hold a sign with your name to avoid any confusion, help with your luggage, and wait for a full hour in case of any issues with your flight.

Discover the enchantment of Tripoli and Batroun, two of Lebanon’s most fascinating cities, on this immersive full-day tour. Stroll through the lively old souks of Tripoli, visit ancient Crusader fortresses, and savor decadent Lebanese sweets perfected since 1881. Then, unwind in the picturesque coastal town of Batroun, where charming Phoenician history meets serene seaside beauty. It’s a day full of culture, history, and unforgettable flavors waiting to be explored.

Escape the bustle of the capital and explore some of Lebanon’s most scenic landscapes during this full-day, small-group excursion from Beirut. Hike through a cedar forest, learn about the poet Khalil Gibran at his namesake museum, and visit the stunning monastery of Deir Mar Antonio. Admission tickets and door-to-door hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Leave Lebanon’s crazy traffic to the experts and relax on this door-to-door guided day tour. First, explore the majestic Jeita Grotto, on foot and by boat; next, tour the Crusader Castle and ancient ruins of Byblos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, ride the Teleferique cable car to the towering shrine of Our Lady of Harissa. Along the way, enjoy a restaurant lunch and shopping time in the Byblos souks.

This small-group tour provides shared transport and a tour leader to take you to visit three landmark sites in Lebanon. You won’t have to worry about navigating your way to the caves of the Jeita Grotto, the shrine and churches in Harissa, Byblos Castle, and more. Note that admission fees will need to be paid on the spot.

Many of Lebanon’s top sights are spread throughout the country, making them difficult to reach without your own transportation. Tick off three popular attractions in a single day—Jeita Grotto, the ruins of Byblos, and the Statue of Our Lady of Lebanon—during this full-day, small-group excursion. Departing from Beirut, it includes door-to-door hotel transfers.

Discover one of Canada's prettiest towns on this self-guided audio tour through Niagara-on-the-Lake's fascinating War of 1812 history. Walk down picturesque Queen Street past iconic buildings, explore Ontario's oldest Catholic church, and stroll through beautiful Queen's Royal Park with stunning lake views. Marvel at Fort Mississauga's historic fortifications, discover Underground Railroad stories at Voices of Freedom Park, and pass through North America's oldest golf course. Your journey ends at the haunted Olde Angel Inn where you might meet the resident ghost. Experience 90 minutes of rich cultural heritage, from early telephone exchanges to royal visits at the Prince of Wales Hotel, while learning lesser-known stories of this charming town that rose from the ashes to become a beloved destination.

Discover the Lebanon of old on this full-day trip from Beirut. Traveling by air-conditioned coach with an expert guide, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Holy (Qadisha) Valley, famous for its early Christian monasteries and churches. Take a guided walking tour around Bsharri, the birthplace of poet Kahlil Gibran, and explore the Gibran Museum and religious sites before an included lunch stop. Then, visit the Monastery of St. Anthony in Kozhaya and admire the magnificent Cedars of Lebanon, where towering cedar trees—once part of the country’s prized ancient forests—still flourish.

Between the roadblocks and the crazy driving, Lebanon is no place to brave a rental car. Enjoy a professional chauffeur and a certified guide just for your group on this door-to-door tour of two of Lebanon’s UNESCO World Heritage sites: Greco-Roman Baalbek and 8th-century Anjar. After lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), head to Chateau Ksara for a tutored tasting of some fine Lebanese wines.

Enjoy a stress-free day in the heart of nature of Nothern Lebanon. Set out on a scenic drive around Qadisha’s UNESCO-listed holly valley on this private full-day sightseeing tour and enjoy a fully-customizable itinerary. Explore Gibran Khalil museum, stroll between the Cedars of God in Bcharri village and stop at the monastery of Saint Anthony Kozhaya.

Don’t leave your arrival in Beirut to the whims of unpredictable apps or the airport’s notorious taxi scammers. Prebook your private transfer online, in advance, for a time that works for your flight. Your professional driver will meet you at the airport holding a sign with your name, and whisk you direct to your Beirut hotel—no cash, stress, or haggling required.

Get out of the city and explore Lebanon on this private full-day guided tour. Depart from your Beirut hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to Jeita Grotto. In the company of a guide, admire the limestone cliffs of the grotto from a boat. Continue to Byblos and learn about its history as you explore the old castle and souks. After lunch, pause in Harissa and ride a cable car to a statue of the Virgin Mary. Snap photos of the panoramic view.

Explore Baalbek temples and other Bekaa Valley highlights with the company of a knowledgeable tour leader and driver. You will be picked up from your hotel in Beirut in a private modern vehicle and your tour leader will take care of leading the way along all the sites and providing you with information about the local area and recommendations. Our tours offer excellent quality of service and value for money and can be tailored to your interests.

Explore the ancient ruins and winemaking heritage of Lebanon on this full-day trip from Beirut, including lunch. With an expert guide, visit the age-old ruins at Baalbek, a stunning complex of Roman temples and buildings that made up the Roman city of Heliopolis. After a tour of the 8th-century Ummayad ruins at Anjar, finish at the Ksara Caves, a series of ancient caverns used as wine cellars by Lebanon’s oldest winery, Chateau Ksara. Tour the winery and cave cellars before your return to Beirut.

Wine tasting and driving don’t mix—so let your guide take the strain on this impressive full-day tour. Check off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites—the 8th-century Islamic city of Anjar and the Roman temples of Baalbek—and enjoy a wine tasting at the Chateau Ksara winery. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Get off the beaten track without the stress of self-driving on this small-group tour, with pickup from your Beirut hotel. You’ll hike to the Aaqoura Lakes (also spelled Akoura or Aqoura), then visit the Baatara Gorge Waterfall, which drops more than 800 feet (250 meters) into its pothole during the rainy season. End the day in Batroun, famous for its old harbor and St. Stephan’s Cathedral.

Self-driving Lebanon is not for the faint-hearted. Skip the expense and trauma of car hire and join a group of maximum 15 on this guided door-to-door adventure to two charming, historic, but less-visited Lebanese cities: Batroun and Tripoli. In Tripoli, explore khans, hammams, mosques, the Citadel, the atmospheric souks, and even a soap factory; in Batroun, discover the sea wall. For ease, your tour includes an authentic Lebanese restaurant lunch.

Experience the Biblical cities of Tyre and Sidon without braving Lebanese traffic on this private door-to-door day tour. In Sidon, tour the Crusaders Sea Castle, the Khan al-Franj resthouse, and the Soap Museum; in Tyre, admire the majestic Roman ruins that have earned the city UNESCO World Heritage status. Stop at the Our Lady of Mantara shrine in Maghdoucheh on your way home. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

Get under the skin of old Beirut on this convenient guided half-day tour that includes door-to-door transportation. Start by discovering Lebanese history at the National Museum of Beirut. Then enjoy a walking tour of downtown, including the souks, the Roman baths, the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, St. George’s Cathedral, and the waterfront. Finally, drive to Raouche to see the Pigeon Rocks.

Visit two sets of archaeological ruins during this private full-day excursion to Roman-era Baalbeck and 8th-century Anjar. Travel comfortably by private chauffeured vehicle, with free hotel pickup and drop-off within Beirut. Explore each attraction on your own, with complimentary refreshments included. Travelers also receive a free airport transfer voucher to be used within 10 days.