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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 an insider’s introduction to the history-packed ancient city of Baalback on this in-depth, half-day guided tour, which includes a wine tasting and lunch. Wander millennia-old Roman ruins, containing landmarks like the Jupiter and Venus temples. Then, sample regional labels at Chateau Ksara, with door-to-door private vehicle transfers from Beirut.

Leave Beirut’s crazy traffic to the experts and relax as your private driver takes the wheel for a door-to-door tour of three Lebanon signatures: the Jeita Grotto caves, the giant statue known as Our Lady of Harissa, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Byblos. Please note that entrance fees are at your own expense.

One tour, three completely different versions of Lebanon. The morning is Beirut — seafront, downtown landmarks, a mosque and cathedral sharing the same square, Roman baths in the middle of a rebuilt city, and the deliberately unrepaired Civil War facade that tells you more about this country than a week of reading. The afternoon is the Chouf Mountains — Beiteddine Palace, one of the finest 19th-century palaces in the Arab world, and Deir el Qamar, Lebanon's first capital and one of the best-preserved Ottoman villages in the country. Lunch included in Deir el Qamar. One guide connects it all. This is the tour that answers the question most first-time visitors ask on day one: how do I see as much of Lebanon as possible in a single day without it feeling rushed? The answer is this itinerary, this guide, and a group of no more than twelve.

Beirut is a city of many different sides. Skip the research and join a guide for this small-group tour that takes in sights from Roman times to the modern era. Starting from the waterfront Zaitunay Bay promenade, see sights like Martyrs’ Square, the Mohammad al-Amin Mosque, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. George, the Roman Baths, the Beirut Souks, the Place de l’Étoile, and the St. Nicholas Stairs.

The Bekaa Valley packs more history into a single valley than most countries manage in their entire territory — and this small-group guided day trip from Beirut proves it. A ghost city abandoned 1,300 years ago. The greatest Roman temples ever built. Roman wine caves beneath Lebanon's oldest winery. Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one very good wine tasting — all with a professional guide making sure you actually understand what you are looking at. Solo traveler? Perfect — small group tours are how you meet people. Budget-conscious? This is the best value Bekaa day trip available from Beirut. History lover? Anjar and Baalbek back to back is the most historically concentrated single day Lebanon offers. Wine curious? Ksara's Roman cave cellars are worth the drive alone. There is genuinely something here for everyone — and a guide who brings it all to life.

Join this small group tour to keep costs down, but still see the best highlights of Tripoli and Batroun. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation for an easy start to the tour, then taken by air-conditioned vehicle to several spots in the area, including monuments, mosques, and more. Lunch is also provided to keep you energized for the tour.

Discover the ancient ruins of Sidon Sea Castle, the Castle of Saint-Louis and the 16th-century Great Mosque in Sidon. View the Hezbollah Resistance Museum or the Tourist Landmark of the Resistance​

Visit the ancient city of Byblos and the Jeita Grotto cave system on this small-group tour, which includes round-trip transfers from your Beirut hotel or residence. After spending some time in the Jeita Grotto, the largest cave system in the Middle East, you'll head to Byblos to visit the 12th-century Byblos Castle, wander the Old Souk, and check out Byblos Port.

• This (Semi-Private) Small Group Tour is for 9 Travelers and less. WE DO NOT CANCEL ANY SOLO TRAVELER BOOKING. Save time and money. This is a small customize group-tour and not more then 9 travelers in each vehicle, this Semi-Private Small Group-tour is extremely convenient for any traveler wanting to add it to their itinerary.Taste traditional. • Full day-trip to Jeita Grottos, Byblos, Harissa from Beirut. • Explore Jeita Grottos site by riding the mini cable-car and the boat inside one of the caves and returning back by the mini train. • Explore Virgin Mary Statue in HARISSA by riding the cable-car and the panoramic view of Jounieh bay or by vehicle. • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its fascinating Marina, Souk and the Castle in Byblos. Option to Include all Entrance Fees & Lunch at a restaurant on the sea side of Byblos.

Escape the capital and visit three of Lebanon’s most renowned attractions during this history-filled, half-day guided tour. Learn about the country’s modern formation and enduring traditions at the stunning Palace of Beiteddine, see the unique residence constructed by a single craftsman at Moussa Castle, and visit 14th-century Fakhreddine's Mosque in the traditional village of Deir el Qamar.

This Byblos, Jeita Grotto, and Harissa day trip from Beirut showcases the best of Lebanon’s most fascinating cities. A must-do guided tour, this trip is ideal for first-time visitors, history lovers, and travelers interested in learning more about the ancient cities of the world. Learn how some 24 successive civilizations in Harissa have made it one of the top archeological sites in the country and get an up close look at the stunning caverns of Jeita Grotto. This tour also includes a stop in Byblos—widely recognized as one of the oldest cities in the world—and a traditional Lebanese lunch.

After a flight, it can be exhausting to wait in transport lines at the airport, so avoid the hassle with this comfortable and convenient private transfer service. Simply choose a date and time to suit your travel plans, then meet your driver at Beirut International Airport. The transfer is for just your party to your Beirut city hotel.

Beirut is one of the world’s most vibrant capitals, but the city can be challenging for travelers to explore on their own. Ideal for anyone short on time, this half-day, private city tour ticks off Beirut’s highlights in just a handful of hours. From Martyr’s Square, the Beirut souks, mosques and an orthodox church—you’ll see it all by comfortable, private transportation, with the rest of the day to spare.

Insure an easy arrival with this private arrival transfer from Beirut International Airport to Hotel. This convenient and professional service, which includes private vehicle and friendly, professional driver is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, guaranteeing a hassle-free arrival at your Beirut hotel.

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.

Discover the treasures of southern Lebanon on a tour to Sidon, Tyre, and Maghdouche. Delve into the ancient charm of Sidon, explore the “Queen of the Seas” in Tyre, and visit the revered Lady of Awaiting shrine in Maghdouche. Enjoy a personalized experience on a small-group tour with lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transfers included.

Lebanon's capital and its most magnificent mountain palace — together in one full day, with all tickets and lunch included and nothing extra to think about. This small-group tour begins with a panoramic morning in Beirut — the seafront, the historic downtown, the mosques and cathedrals that define the city's layered identity — before heading into the Chouf Mountains for Beiteddine Palace and the perfectly preserved Ottoman village of Deir el Qamar. It is the ideal single-day introduction to Lebanon for first-time visitors — covering the country's most iconic urban landmarks in the morning and its most beautiful mountain destinations in the afternoon, guided throughout by a professional expert who brings every stop to life.

Explore Beirut at your own pace during this private, customizable walking tour. Get an insider’s introduction to the vibrant Lebanese capital. Tick off the city’s main attractions or discover lesser-known local hotspots with your guide. Enrich your visit with local knowledge and personalized recommendations, leaving you confident to navigate on your own. Choose between two or six-hour itineraries.

Make the most of your time in Lebanon by visiting two history-filled cities in a single day during this full-day private day trip from Beirut. First, explore the ruins of souks, the port, and temples in the picturesque coastal Phoenician city of Byblos. Then, head to Tripoli to visit landmarks from Mamluk and Ottoman times, plus hammams, marketplaces, and the city’s soap factory.

Though packed with important sights, Beirut can be a tough city for first-time visitors to navigate on their own. Get a personalized introduction in just half a day during this private tour of the city’s top attractions. Itineraries are flexible and can be customized to each traveler’s interests. Optional highlights include the National Museum of Beirut, Martyr’s Square, Al-Omari Mosque, and the Pigeon Rocks of Raouche.

Historic and charming, Tripoli is Lebanon’s second city. Discover it without the stress of self-driving or piecing together public transit on this private half-day door-to-door tour with a leader to keep everything on track. You’ll discover the vast fortress of Citadel Saint Gilles, Mamluk mosques, Crusader ruins, Ottoman-era hammams, and the city’s atmospheric souks and port.

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.

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.