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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.

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​

Escape the bustle of the capital and discover centuries of hidden histories on this heritage-packed day trip. Enjoy a mix of cultural and natural attractions during multiple stops, traveling between locations in your own chauffeured vehicle. Highlights include an ancient cedar forest, the Gebran Khalil Gebran gallery, and a visit to a 14th-century forest hermitage deep in a sacred valley.

Combine a visit to two of Lebanon’s most celebrated cultural attractions with a short hike through a protected cedar forest during this full-day, small-group excursion from Beirut. Visit the picturesque city of Deir Al Qamar, famed for its well-preserved traditional architecture. Head to the ornate 19th-century Beiteddeine Palace for a self-guided tour. And spend time exploring the Shouf Cedars Forest Reserve on foot during an immersive nature walk.

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.

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.

Let your guide be the designated driver while you sip, swirl, and slurp to your heart’s content on this door-to-door day tour of the cellars and vineyards of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. Learn about the rich history and covetable flavors of Lebanese wine with tours and tastings at three different wineries: Château Kefraya, Château St. Thomas, and Château Ksara.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don’t leave your departure from Beirut to the whims of unpredictable apps. Prebook your private transfer online, in advance, for a time that works for your flight. Your professional driver knows the city’s traffic patterns and will whisk you direct from your Beirut hotel to the airport—no cash or haggling required.

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.

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.

Escape the bustle of the city on this full-day wine tasting tour from Beirut, which takes you into the heart of the scenic Beqaa Valley. Head to stunning Zahle for an in-depth introduction to one of the world’s oldest wine-producing regions, active since the Phoenicians first cultivated grapes five thousand years ago. Tours include a visit to the caverns of Chateau Ksara.

This full-day tour of Beirut, Beiteddine and Deir El Qamar takes you through some of the most popular towns and sites in Lebanon. Immerse yourself in the cultures, traditions and landscapes of this diverse land as you make your way through traditional villages and landmarks like the Martyrs’ Statue, Mosque of Emir Fakhr Eddine and the stunning Beiteddine Palace with your friendly and informative local guide.

History and archeology enthusiasts won’t want to miss this exciting full-day tour from Beirut. You’ll visit a number of the most important historic sites in Lebanon. Explore Roman ruins at Baalbek, the palaces and souks of 8th-century Anjar, and taste wine in the Lebanese wine-making center of Ksara. Learn about Lebanon’s diverse and long history while having fun and seeing the sights.

Hit three of Lebanon’s top attractions—and escape the bustle of the capital—on this three-for-one, small-group day trip from Beirut. Hop a boat to explore stalactite-filled Jeita Grotto, cover seven thousand years of history in picturesque Byblos, and take a cable car in Harissa to the panoramic statue, Our Lady of Lebanon. Tours also include door-to-door transfers and lunch.

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.

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.

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.

Mountains in the morning, coast in the afternoon — this small-group day trip from Beirut packs Lebanon's most dramatic natural scenery into eight hours without breaking a sweat. Start at Baatara Gorge — the jaw-dropping three-bridge waterfall that stops everyone in their tracks — then discover the high-altitude lakes of Aaqoura, tucked away in the Lebanese mountains where most tourists never venture. Finish the day in Batroun — one of Lebanon's most chilled coastal towns, with a Phoenician sea wall, stone streets, and some of the best fresh seafood on the Mediterranean. Three completely different vibes. One great day. Perfect for solo travelers, backpackers, and anyone who wants to see the real Lebanon beyond the usual tourist trail.

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.