- Tyre - Tyre is an ancient Phoenician port city and It is the home of Elissar, the Phoenician princess who founded Carthage. It was once famous across the world for its purple dye made from murex sea snails. Two main archaeological sites
- Al-Bass Archaeological Site - Al Bass Archaeological Site is the largest and the best-preserved example of a Roman Hippodrome. The sector of Tyre El Bass, constituting the principal entrance of the town in antique times, comprises the remains of the necropolis, on either side of a wide monumental causeway dominated by a Roman triumphal arch dating from the 2nd century AD. Among the other vestiges are an aqueduct and the hippodrome of the 2nd century, one of the largest of the Roman world. site contain a Necropolis with several hundred well-preserved sarcophagi, an intact Roman road, an aqueduct and a monumental arch.
- Tyre Hippodrome - The Tyre Hippodrome is a UNESCO World Heritage site of the city of Tyre in south Lebanon dating back to the Second century A.D
- Ruins of Tyre - Necropolis - Discovered in 1962, the necropolis consists of hundreds of stone and marble sarcophagi from the Roman and Byzantine eras.
- Ruins of Tyre : The Egyptian Port - Tyre used to have two harbors: the Sidonian in the north and the Egyptian harbor in the south. Today, the port of Tyre is a busy fisherman’s port and the remains of a 750 meter long mole can still be seen, and it is easy to recognize the remains of some ancient buildings in the water.
- Old Souk’s Heritage square - The Old Souk of Tyre has plenty of little shops selling gold, copper, vegetables, fish, meat, clothing and antiques. Delicious sandwiches, foul and hummus are the most popular stops in The Old Souk.
- Private transportation
- Local Guide at Tyre
- English Speaking Driver
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Traveling on your own to the city of Tyre in South Lebanon can be challenging. With this private tour, you can avoid the inconveniences, thanks to your personal driver who communicates fluently in English and provides significant insights and history. You’ll be transported in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pick-up and drop-off for a hassle-free experience. The tour takes you to the archeological marvel that is Tyre on a half-day excursion from Beirut, where you explore Lebanon’s noteworthy ruins that have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This includes visits to the Hippodrome, the Necropolis, among other significant Roman ruins.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
