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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.

Enjoy a fully private and flexible experience with a local guide, combining Sharm El Sheikh’s top landmarks with hidden viewpoints most tours miss. Travel in comfort, avoid crowds, and customize your pace. Plus, upgrade your tour with an optional visit to the iconic Farsha Café for a truly unforgettable atmosphere and views.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience one of Sharm El Sheikh’s most complete desert adventures, combining excitement, culture, entertainment, and astronomy in a single unforgettable evening. Choose between an ATV quad bike or dune buggy ride and explore the stunning Sinai Desert with a stop at the famous Echo Mountain for panoramic views and memorable photos. Discover authentic Bedouin traditions with a camel ride, freshly baked Bedouin bread, traditional herbal tea, and a delicious open-buffet BBQ dinner. As the sun sets, enjoy live Oriental and Egyptian folklore performances before ending the evening with a guided stargazing experience. Away from the city lights, observe the night sky through a telescope and learn about stars, planets, and constellations from experienced guides. With hotel transfers, professional guides, desert adventure, cultural experiences, dinner, entertainment, and stargazing all included, this tour offers exceptional value and a truly unique Sinai Desert experience.

Cover three of Lebanon’s most captivating sites on this full-day, private combo tour, departing from Beirut. Explore the crystallized limestone caves of Jeita Grotto, learn about the ancient Phoenicians in the thousands-year-old coastal city of Byblos, and travel by cable car for stunning panoramic views over Beirut and Jounieh Bay. Tours include private, chauffeured vehicle transfers.

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.

Discover Lebanon's wonders on our Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto & Byblos! Marvel at the stunning underground beauty of Jeita Grotto, then explore the ancient city of Byblos.

Visit historic gems of the Lebanese coast on a full-day tour from Beirut to Sidon, Tyre, and Maghdoucheh. Combining transport and tours saves time for sightseeing, so you can soak up even more fascinating history. From the colorful Sidon Souks to the UNESCO-listed monuments of Sidon.

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.

Explore the Lebanese cities of Harissa and Byblos, plus see the Jeita Grotto, on this private day tour from Beirut. Your seasoned and professional English-speaking guide shows you around one of the oldest cities on earth and takes you to one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders. Gain insight into the history of this historical place, get an up-close look at the Statue of the Virgin Mary in Harissa, and venture into one of the area’s most well-known and well-preserved archeological areas. It’s a one-day tour that hits all the hot spots and is sure to leave you with a new appreciation of this ancient land.

Escape the bustle of the capital and discover three of Lebanon’s most enriching history-packed sites on this three-for-one, small-group combo tour. Explore the one-time summer palace of the Umayyad dynasty, see some of the region’s best-preserved Roman ruins, including temples to Jupiter and Venus, and taste multiple wine samples in the oldest winery in Lebanon. Tours also include a local restaurant lunch.

See more of Lebanon in less of the time when you book this 3-day combo tour package, with 2-way transfers from your Beirut hotel and a group leader to explain the basics of each site before you visit. You’ll cover Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos, Sidon, Tyre, Maghdoucheh, Anjar, and Baalbek. Lunch is included on one day but entrance fees are excluded.

Discover some of the most celebrated locations in northern Lebanon during this small-group, full-day excursion. Travel comfortably by private, climate-controlled vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Highlights include a drive through ancient, monastery-filled Qadisha Valley, a stop in the skiing hub of Bcharre (birthplace of poet Kahlil Gibran), the Cedars of God forest, and the hilltop monastery of Deir Qozhaya.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.