Top Lebanon Archaeology Tours

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, you’ll get a guided introduction to key highlights along the way.

Visit Lebanon’s stunning and history-filled Bekaa Valley during this full-day, small-group tour from Beirut. Travel from the capital by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup and drop-off from any location within the city center. Highlights include the ancient Baalbek temple complex, the Umayyad-era city of Anjar, and a complimentary tasting of local wines at a wine company.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beirut can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors, but exploring with a local guide makes the city easy to understand and enjoy. On this private custom walking tour, your guide contacts you beforehand to learn about your interests, ensuring you visit only the places that truly appeal to you. As you explore Beirut’s lively streets and historic neighborhoods, your guide shares cultural insights, local stories, and everyday perspectives that help you connect with the city on a deeper level. This is a personalized walking tour where you will discover the exterior of major monuments, including museums. However, if you would like to include a museum visit, we can arrange a customized itinerary—just let us know in advance. Ideal for families, solo travelers, and couples, this tour highlights Beirut’s history, hidden gems, and vibrant atmosphere with the help of a knowledgeable local expert.

Discover South Lebanon's most iconic cities in one expertly guided day from Beirut. Journey through 3,000 years of history — Crusader castles, Phoenician souks, Roman ruins, and a sacred hilltop sanctuary revered by Christians and Muslims alike. Visit Sidon's Sea Castle, the world's only Soap Museum, and the grand Khan el Franj. Continue to Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to walk the ancient Roman Hippodrome before a seaside lunch. End the day at Maghdouché, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have rested — with sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast. Small group. Local expert guide. Hotel pickup included.

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.

See the best of Beirut in a short amount of time on this small-group city tour, focusing on Jeita Grotto, the sites in Harissa, and exploring the castle and souk in Byblos. All the logistics are taken care of for you by your guide, so you don’t need to do any planning. Your day starts with hotel pickup, then your guide explains each place you visit. Lunch is also provided to keep your energy up as you tour.

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.

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.

✨ Step off the beaten path and discover a different Lebanon. Join us on unconventional tours that go beyond the usual tourist trails — where every corner hides a story and every encounter feels authentic. Wander through secret archaeological sites, hike along little-known mountain trails, and meet the locals who bring Lebanon’s spirit to life. Whether you seek culture, adventure, or offbeat discoveries, we’ll craft tailor-made itineraries just for you. Taste traditional dishes in tucked-away eateries ️, take part in hands-on workshops , and uncover the vibrant layers of Lebanon’s rich heritage and landscapes. Travel differently. Experience Lebanon in a way few ever do.

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.

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.

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.

Discover three of Lebanon’s top heritage sites on this attraction-packed day trip, departing from Beirut. Explore the stunning, crusader-era sea castle of Sidon, wander through the ruins of bustling Tyre, once a Phoenician settlement, and stop at Our Lady of Awaiting, a Melkite Greek Catholic Marian shrine in Maghdouche.

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.

Get an insider’s introduction to the history-packed ancient city of Baalback on this in-depth, half-day guided tour, which includes a wine tasting and lunch. Wander millennia-old Roman ruins, containing landmarks like the Jupiter and Venus temples. Then, sample regional labels at Chateau Ksara, with door-to-door private vehicle transfers from Beirut.

Visiting Lebanon’s top attractions typically takes several days—or longer. Ideal for busy travelers with limited time to spare, this attraction-packed full-day private tour covers three of the country’s top sights. Explore stalactite and stalagmite-filled Jeita Grotto, the Middle East’s longest cave complex, stroll through the ruins of the 3,000-year-old Phoenician port city of Byblos, and enjoy panoramic views from hilltop Harissa.

Day at Tripoli the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second – largest city in the country. Situated 85 kilometers (53 miles) north of the capital Beirut. Even though the history of Tripoli dates back at least to the 14th century BCE, the city is famous for having the largest Crusader fortress in Lebanon (the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles), and it has the second largest amount of Mamluk architectural heritage on earth (behind Cairo).

Catch this special package and save your time and money ! Discover best destinations in Lebanon in less than 3 days with our professional team. Skip the lines, enjoy a hotel pick-up and drop-off, Lebanese lunch and admission fees included. The 1st day, you will enjoy a guided visit inside the Jeita grotto with a boat ride then a cable car ride to Harissa Our Lady of Lebanon before heading to Byblos Castle for a guided tour. Last stop is a restaurant by the sea to enjoy a Lebanese lunch. The second day will be a guided visit to the archaeological sites of Baalbeck temples, Bacchus & Jupiter temples before heading to Chateau Ksara winery for a guided tour and a wine tasting. A Lebanese lunch will take place at a traditional restaurant. The 3rd day is to discover Beirut the capital in the Citysightseeing bus, hop on hop off with a pre-recorded audio commentary in 7 languages and 2 entrance tickets to 2 museums.

Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage–listed Roman architecture on this Tyre, Sidon and Maghdouche day trip from Beirut. Explore the town of Tyre with your guide and gain insight into life here under Roman rule. Discover the ancient ruins of Sidon Sea Castle, the Castle of Saint-Louis and the 16th-century Great Mosque in Sidon. After a delicious lunch of Middle Eastern specialities in a traditional Lebanese restaurant, head on to Maghdouche. Here, admire top local attractions including the Old Cave and the Al-Saydeh Ancient Church before returning to Beirut.