Day Trips from Beirut to Chateau Ksara

Visit the Bekaa Valley on a shared day tour capped at 15 travelers, with round-trip transport from Beirut. Explore the Umayyad ruins of Anjar, the Roman temples of Baalbek, and the Stone of the Pregnant Woman, then take a guided cellar tour at Chateau Ksara and taste Bekaa Valley wine with an English-speaking local guide.

During this journey, you will discover the ancient history of Lebanon through many successive civilizations, from the Phoenicians and the Romans to the Arabs, Turks and Crusaders, and to taste the distinctive Lebanese wines.

Hike in the morning, Roman temples in the afternoon, wine underground at the end — this private day trip from Beirut hits three completely different experiences that have no business being this close to each other. And yet here we are in Lebanon, where a UNESCO cedar forest, the greatest Roman temples on earth, and 2 kilometres of ancient wine caves are all within a single day's drive. Start with an easy 45-minute hike through the Maaser el Shouf Cedar Reserve — ancient trees, mountain air. Cross into the Bekaa Valley and stand beside the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a 1,000-tonne limestone block that was never finished and never moved — before entering Baalbek, where the Temple of Bacchus is larger than the Parthenon and the Temple of Jupiter sits on stones heavier than anything a modern crane can lift. End the day at Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery — walking through Roman cave cellars before tasting wines that have been made here since 1857. A day that earns its tired feet.

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.

Discover the ancient winemaking traditions of Lebanon during this private wine tasting tour to the Beqaa valley. Learn about the mystery of wine, with vines growing as far back as 4000 years. Then, enjoy tastings of local wine varieties at three different wineries, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. This tour is great to get a feel for the wines of Lebanon.

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.

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.

With thousands of years of wine-making history, Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley is among the country’s top wine-tasting destinations. A handpicked itinerary of three wineries is a great introduction to the finer points of Lebanese wine, with included tastings of red, rosé, and white varieties. Round-trip transport from Beirut in a climate-controlled vehicle ensures a stress-free day from beginning to end.

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.

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.

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.