Top Beirut Tours by Duration

Some places deserve a whole day to themselves. Baalbek is one of them. This focused private day trip from Beirut takes you straight to the greatest Roman temple complex ever built — no extra stops, no filler, just Baalbek done properly — and gets you back to Beirut in six hours. The Temple of Bacchus alone is larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact after two thousand years. The Temple of Jupiter stands on stones heavier than anything a modern crane can lift. Before you even reach the temples, the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a single limestone block weighing 1,000 tonnes still lying in its ancient quarry — sets the scale of what you are about to see. This is one of those places where the photos do not prepare you. Nothing does. You just have to go.

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.

This small-group tour takes you to some of Lebanon’s most historic and naturally beautiful areas. You’ll learn about Christian monasteries in Qadisha Valley, see the Forest of the Cedars of God, learn its connection to the Bible, and also visit the Glbran Museum in Bcharre. Transportation, an English speaking driver, and lunch will all be included in this tour.

Visit four of Lebanon’s most captivating sights—and a mix of natural and cultural attractions—on this full-day chauffeured tour from Beirut. Explore the winding, history-filled streets of Deir al-Qamar, tour the art collections of century-old Beiteddine Palace, get a peek at hilltop Moussa castle, built by a single craftsman, and head underground for a visit to a limestone cavern.

This is the no-frills version of the Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche day trip — same three destinations, same small group of maximum 12, but without a professional guide and without included tickets or lunch. The most affordable way to cover south Lebanon's 5,000 years of history in a single day from Beirut. South Lebanon is the part of the country most first-time visitors skip — and the part experienced Lebanon travelers consistently say deserves more time. Sidon: a 13th-century Crusader sea castle, the world's only olive oil soap museum, a living medieval souk, and a Silk Road caravanserai. Tyre: a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Al-Bass complex — triumphal arch, colonnaded necropolis street, and a Roman hippodrome built for 20,000 spectators. Maghdouché: the hilltop sanctuary of Our Lady of Mantara, revered by Christians and Muslims for two millennia. Your knowledgeable driver covers the key facts at each stop. You explore at your own pace.

During this journey, you will discover the ancient history of Lebanon through many successive civilizations, from the Phoenicians and the Romans to the Arabs, Turks and Crusaders, and to taste the distinctive Lebanese wines.

Visit the Bekaa Valley on a shared day tour capped at 15 travelers, with round-trip transport from Beirut. Explore the Umayyad ruins of Anjar, the Roman temples of Baalbek, and the Stone of the Pregnant Woman, then take a guided cellar tour at Chateau Ksara and taste Bekaa Valley wine with an English-speaking local guide.

The best way to understand Beirut is to eat your way through it — neighbourhood by neighbourhood, bite by bite. This small-group street food tour with a professional guide takes you through four of Beirut's most characterful districts in four hours, tasting the food that defines each one. Everything included. Nothing to pay at the door. Just show up hungry. Hamra for fresh manouche, kaak, and fatayer straight from the bakery. Rue d'Arménie in Achrafieh for shawarma, falafel, kafta, and fresh-pressed juices from one of Beirut's most vibrant street food streets. Bourj Hammoud — Beirut's Armenian quarter — for soujouk, basterma, Armenian pastries, cheeses, and pickles that you will not find anywhere else in the city. Downtown for Lebanese sweets, fresh juices, and possibly a stop at Hanna Mitri — one of Beirut's most legendary ice cream institutions. The exact stops flex with the group's appetite and interest. The only fixed rule is that nobody leaves hungry.

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.

Seasonal tour — available May 1 to October 31 only. The high mountain road connecting the Cedars of God to Baalbek closes each winter — making this combination impossible for six months of the year and genuinely special for the six it runs. This is the private version of Lebanon's most dramatic seasonal day trip — the route that uses a mountain road open only in summer to connect three destinations that cannot be reached together any other way. A UNESCO World Heritage gorge in the morning. An easy hike through ancient cedar trees at 2,000 metres. A mountain crossing that only opens in May. The greatest Roman temples on earth in the afternoon — with an expert local guide who knows every stone. Private vehicle and knowledgeable driver throughout — your pace, your schedule, nobody else's itinerary. Expert local guide joins at Baalbek. Entrance tickets payable on site. Optional lunch in Baalbek on the return.

Explore Lebanon's cultural and natural wonders on our Private Full-Day Tour from Beirut. Journey through the revered Qadisha Valley, the ancient Cedars of God, and the monumental ruins of Baalbek. Led by experienced guides, delve into history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes. Join us for an unforgettable day of discovery.

Visit Lebanon's Cedars of God, the Temples of Baalbek, and the Monastery of Qozhaya in just one day on this small-group tour from Beirut. You'll drive through beautiful countryside, stopping to see ancient cedars and paying a brief visit to the Qozhaya Monastery before heading to Baalbek. Here you'll take a tour with a local guide to the town's Roman temple ruins before making your way back to Beirut.

Visit two of Lebanon’s top destinations during this full-day private tour to Byblos and Tripoli. Browse centuries-old souks, where tailors, jewelers, perfumers, and soap-makers have peddled their wares since the 14th century. Explore both ancient and modern sides of coastal Byblos. Air-conditioned vehicle transfers are included with round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Beirut.

Get out of the city and see Lebanese towns and countryside on this private full-day tour. Depart from your Beirut hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. In the company of a guide, visit the town of Kozhaya and learn about its history. Stop in Bsharre and visit the Khalil Gibran Museum. Experience Lebanon’s nature in the Cedar Forest.

Explore the highlights of northern Lebanon during this full-day, small-group excursion. Visit the lavish and whimsical Palace of Dreams in Bakhoun, spend time at a tranquil mountain lake in Oyoun es-Samak, see million-year-old stalactite formations in Zahlan Grotto, and enjoy a sky-high swing ride from the panoramic lookout of Jabal al-Arba’in.

Explore the remains of the ancient Phoenician port city of Byblos during this private half-day tour from Beirut. Learn about the legends and history surrounding the Mediterranean region in ancient times from a designated tour guide. Highlights include souvenir and gift shops in the cobblestoned Old Souk, the ancient port, and the 12th-century Byblos castle. Round-trip, door-to-door transfers from Beirut are included.

Explore Lebanon’s stunning natural heritage and off-the-beaten-track cultural attractions during this full-day private tour. Visit centuries-old Christian monasteries in Qadisha Valley, learn about acclaimed writer and artist Khalil Gibran at the Gibran Museum, see hundreds of cedar trees in the Cedars of God forest, and explore stunning Deir Qozhaya monastery. Hotel transfers from Beirut are included.

Venture to the less-visited southern regions of Lebanon on this history-packed sightseeing tour. Visit two seaside ancient sites, including Saida—home to a traditional soap factory and centuries-old sea castle—and Sidon, where you’ll have time to explore a Roman-era hippodrome and quaint fishermen’s port. Tours include an optional lunch stop for a chance to taste the catch of the day.

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.

Take a full-day trip to the amazing cities of Baalbek, Zahle and Chateau Ksara winery and immerse yourself in a captivating world of Lebanese history. The city of Baalbek is the most famous preserved ancient sites which includes two of the largest and grandest Roman temple ruins: the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. Our friendly and attentive staff make your trip enjoyable and memorable. You will live an experience you will never forget. They pay attention to all details, your well-being, your comfort and your safety in order to make you feel happy and comfortable.

Many tourists prefer to visit the touristic landscapes and sites of the country by comfortable cars and not by coaches and busses as they feel free to organize their trip itinerary and make it flexible based on their desires and wishes and to be restricted within others’tour itinerary as for time to be spent in the touristic site or as for the food dishes the are to have in certain restaurants reserved in advance . Accordingly , we highly consider the needs of our guests and tourists to make them fully satisfied

With crazy traffic, not to mention road blocks, Lebanon’s second city is not a self-drive destination. See the sights without the stress, direct from your central Beirut address, on this private tour. You’ll visit the Citadel Saint Gilles and its Crusader castle, the Mamluk-era Al-Mansouri and Taynal mosques, plus souks, hammams, the port, and more, with a stop at the celebrated Hallab 1881 candy store too.

Lebanon is famed for its natural and historical attractions, but sights are spread out, making them tough to cover in a single day without private transportation. Visit stunning Baatara Gorge Waterfall, the underground cave complex of Jeita Grotto, and the Phoenician era-ruins of ancient Byblos during this private full-day combo excursion. Door-to-door transportation from Beirut is provided, leaving you free to enjoy the sights.

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