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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.

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.

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.

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 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 is home to dozens of historical sights, but reaching them from the capital typically requires your own transportation. Combine visits to the ancient Roman-era temple complex of Baalbek with a stop at the Ummayad ruins of Aanjar during this full-day, small-group combo tour. Top it off with a tasty all-inclusive lunch and optional wine-tasting in picturesque Beqaa Valley. Tours are capped at 15 travelers to ensure an intimate experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Embark on a captivating journey through Lebanon's rich history, stunning landscapes, and ancient wonders with our exclusive small group tour. Departing from the vibrant city of Beirut, we invite you to join us on an unforgettable expedition to three of Lebanon's most iconic destinations: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos.

Escape the bustle of the capital and enjoy a fast-paced adventure along Lebanon's Assi River during this full-day, small-group rafting excursion from Beirut. Embark on a 2.5-mile (four-kilometer) ride along rapids. Indulge in a tasty all-inclusive lunch and partake in an ATV safari, ziplining, and visits to local landmarks like historic Hermel Palace and Marmaron Cave. Expert-led training is provided, making this experience suitable for all levels.

Get a chance to explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites during this full-day, small-group excursion to Baalbek and Anjar, which includes a wine tasting at the exclusive Lebanese winery Chateau Ksara. Explore Roman and Umayyad-era ruins with a personal group guide. Relax with round-trip, door-to-door vehicle transfers with an English-speaking driver. A tasty sit-down lunch at a local restaurant is included.

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.

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.

Explore some of Lebanon’s most unique coastal historical attractions during this full-day, small-group excursion from Beirut. Explore the crusader-era castles and bustling souks of Sidon, an ancient city founded by Phoenicians. Understand the region’s soap-making history at the Musée du Savon. Stop at a village shrine to the Virgin Mary. Finally, visit the port, UNESCO-protected Hippodrome, and Roman and Byzantine ruins in history-filled Tyre before heading back to Beirut by air-conditioned vehicle.

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.

The ideal overview for first-time visitors, this half-day, small-group tour covers top sights in Beirut by air-conditioned transportation. Ride comfortably in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Visit Martyr’s Square, Mohammad Al-Amin and Al-Omari mosques, and the ruins of Roman baths, with admission tickets to the National Museum of Beirut. Hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Beirut are included.

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.