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Two of Lebanon's most iconic coastal towns — one ancient, one buzzing — in a single private day from Beirut. Byblos is one of the oldest cities ever built, with 7,000 years of history packed into a single walk through a Crusader castle, a stone-paved souk, and an ancient fishing port that is still very much alive. Batroun is 3,000 years old and feels like it discovered craft beer and good vibes somewhere along the way — the perfect place to end the day with fresh seafood, a cold drink, and zero agenda. History in the morning, coastal hangout in the afternoon. Entirely private. Entirely your pace.

Visit Harissa, Byblos, and Jeita Grotto in just one day on this small-group tour from Beirut, which includes lunch and admission tickets. You'll explore the subterranean caves at the Jeita Grotto, take a gondola ride to the Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine on the Téléferique Harissa, and visit the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos with its 12th-century Crusader castle.

Explore Lebanon’s rich cultural and natural heritage during this six-day, small-group tour. From ancient temples and Roman ruins to picturesque valleys and historic wineries, you’ll experience the best that the country has to offer. Highlights include Umayyad-era Anjar, the Phoenician city of Byblos, stunning Qadisha Valley, the Cedar of God forest, and crusader ruins in coastal Sidon. Door-to-door transportation with airport pickup is provided.

Enjoy the sort of access to locals that’s only usually possible with a tour as you join your host, Tania, for a home-cooked Lebanese meal with her family. Experience authentic Lebanese dishes, many based on produce from the family’s garden: perhaps lentils, meatballs, or stuffed vine leaves. Wash dinner down with a couple of glasses of local spirits and unlimited soft drinks, and finish with coffee and garden fruits.

Discover some of Lebanon’s most important historical cities on an 8-hour group tour from Beirut. Perfect for history-buffs who are short on time, the comprehensive itinerary is made possible by comfortable all-inclusive transportation from your city hotel. Experience the blended cultures of Tripoli. Head to the coastal city of Batroun where you can see Orthodox churches and the Phoenician sea wall. End with a visit to the pilgrimage site of Our Lady of Nourieh.

Explore the remains of two of antiquity’s major cities within Lebanon’s scenic Beqaa Valley during this full-day private excursion to Baalbek and Anjar. See millennia and centuries-old ruins from Roman and Umayyad times. Top off both visits with a stop at a regional wine company for a chance to purchase some local vintages. Tours include air-conditioned vehicle transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore Lebanon in Private Vehicle and Guide! Book one of our vehicles with a Driver and a professional guide for a Full day tour to discover any site in Lebanon within 8 hours. You can choose to go to Baalbeck, or to Byblos, or for a full day tour in Beirut, or on a Wineries tour...; Customize your tour and choose the time you need for pick up and the time you need to return during the day (excluding night).

Lebanon has been producing wine for over 6,000 years — longer than France, longer than Italy, longer than almost anywhere on earth. The Bekaa Valley, sitting at 1,000 metres above sea level between the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges, is where that ancient tradition lives today. On this private full-day tour, you will visit three of Lebanon's most celebrated wineries — Chateau Ksara, Chateau Kefraya, and Chateau Saint Thomas — for guided cellar tours and wine tastings that reveal why Lebanese wine is earning serious attention from critics worldwide. This is not a bus tour. Your private vehicle, your group, and your own guide mean the day moves at your pace — lingering longer where the wine is exceptional, pausing for the mountain views, and finishing with an optional lunch in Zahle, the undisputed food and wine capital of the Bekaa Valley.

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.

Visit three of Lebanon’s most important attractions . Explore the Jeita grotto and enjoy a boat ride through stalactites & stalagmites then take a cable car ride with a breathtaking panoramic view over Jounieh bay from the hilltop of Our Lady of Lebanon statue before heading to Byblos Castle through 8,000-year-old ruins in the archaeological site. Our friendly and attentive team makes your trip enjoyable and memorable while learning all the hidden secrets during your guided tour to the most visited sites in Lebanon and tasting the traditional and well-known Lebanese food. We pay attention to all details and specially your safety and your well-being.

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.

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.

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.

Soak up the sights of the Qadisha Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, without risking life and limb at the wheel. Exploring with a driver/guide in a group capped at 15 travelers, visit pretty Bcharré village and the Gibran Museum, which honors a Lebanese poet, and see the ancient trees known as the Cedars of God. Your door-to-door package includes a restaurant lunch.

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.

Selected among the top 20 finalists of the world natural wonders, Jeita grottos are not to be missed. Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine located on the Peak of Jounieh Mountains overlooking the beautiful city bay. The Ancient city of Byblos the richest archeological site in Lebanon with recreation areas, open air cafes, excellent local foods and bars. Start your day with a pickup from your address in Beirut and head over to the enchanting & mysterious Jeitta grottos, a short drive away from Beirut, you'll then reach Harissa by cable car. The Sanctuary of "Our Lady of Lebanon" overlooks the City bay. Next is Byblos or Jbeil, the oldest inhabited Phoenician city of the Mediterranean where the alphabet was born. Your guide who's always there for you will enrich your historical information. A nice coffee/lunch break is optional. Then, proceed to visit the oldest coastal city of the Mediterranean, the old souks, shops, bars, and the old Phoenician port before returning back to your hotel.

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 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.

Discover Lebanon's heritage on our Small-Group Tour around Beirut, Beiteddine, and Deir El Qamar. With lunch and tickets included, explore iconic sites and hidden treasures with expert guides. Immerse yourself in history, culture, and culinary delights for an unforgettable experience.

Visit many of northern Lebanon’s most renowned attractions without breaking the bank during this budget-friendly, small-group tour from Beirut. Explore the religious heritage and archaeological sites of Qadisha Valley, learn about the poet and artist Khalil Gibran at the Gibran Museum, visit a UNESCO-listed cedar forest, and step inside Deir Qozhaya, a monastery dating back to the 7th century.

Take your taste buds on a journey around some of the Lebanon’s best drinking haunts on this private wine tour from Beirut. Visit iconic wineries of the Beqaa valley, where the fertility of the soil explains the variety of vine yards and the high quality of the wine produced.

Swap the bustle of the capital for the serene landscapes of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley region during this private, half-day excursion to Baalbek. Relax with front-door pickup and drop-off from any location in Beirut. Travel with an English-speaking driver in an air-conditioned private vehicle. Explore the millennia-old, UNESCO-protected Roman temple complex with your family, friends, or travel companions—without the rush of a guided group visit.

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.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Lebanon's captivating landscapes with our Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Saint Charbel from Beirut. Delve into the depths of the mesmerizing Jeita Grotto, a natural wonder adorned with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Then, ascend to the hilltop sanctuary of Harissa, where the iconic Virgin Mary statue overlooks the panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the vibrant city below. Finally, immerse yourself in the spiritual aura of Saint Charbel's Monastery, paying homage to Lebanon's revered saint. With personalized attention and expert guidance throughout the day, this exclusive tour promises an enriching exploration of Lebanon's cultural and natural treasures.