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Baalbek Tour: Explore Roman Ruins and Wine Tasting
4.9
8 Ratings
Baalbeck
Experience the grandeur of Baalbek’s colossal structures and indulge in a wine tasting at Chateau Ksara on this half-day private tour in Lebanon.
Experience the grandeur of Baalbek’s colossal structures and indulge in a wine tasting at Chateau Ksara on this half-day private tour in Lebanon.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Temples of Baalbek - Situated at the base of the southwestern slope of Anti-Lebanon, the Baalbek temple complex borders the fertile Bekaa plain at an elevation of 1150 meters. Baalbek flourished during the Roman era, with its monumental structures, constructed over more than two centuries, making it one of the most renowned sanctuaries of the…
- Temples of Baalbek - Situated at the base of the southwestern slope of Anti-Lebanon, the Baalbek temple complex borders the fertile Bekaa plain at an elevation of 1150 meters. Baalbek flourished during the Roman era, with its monumental structures, constructed over more than two centuries, making it one of the most renowned sanctuaries of the Roman world and a prime example of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims flocked to the sanctuary to honor the three deities, known as the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, a primarily Phoenician worship (Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus).
- Stone of the Pregnant Woman - The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a crafted Roman monolith located in Baalbek, Lebanon. Alongside another ancient stone block nearby, it ranks among the largest monoliths ever quarried. These two building blocks were likely intended for the adjacent Roman temple complex and are noted for their unparalleled monolithic gigantism in antiquity.
- Chateau Ksara - Chateau Ksara is a distinguished winery located in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, with a storied history beginning in 1857 when it was established by Jesuit monks. Celebrated for its exceptional wines, the winery grows a variety of grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Chardonnay. Chateau Ksara has played a pivotal role in revitalizing Lebanon’s wine industry, drawing both local and international visitors. The winery provides guided tours, offering insights into the winemaking process and cellar exploration. Its wines have garnered widespread praise and have won prestigious awards at international competitions. As a symbol of Lebanese winemaking heritage, Chateau Ksara continues to enchant wine lovers and remains a leading destination for wine tourism, thanks to its beautiful setting in the scenic Beqaa Valley.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Whether your time in Lebanon is brief or extensive, this half-day tour offers an excellent glimpse into some of the country’s highlights. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off as you journey from Beirut to Baalbek in a comfortable, air-conditioned car or minivan, ensuring both safety and comfort throughout the trip. With the guidance of a…
Whether your time in Lebanon is brief or extensive, this half-day tour offers an excellent glimpse into some of the country’s highlights. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off as you journey from Beirut to Baalbek in a comfortable, air-conditioned car or minivan, ensuring both safety and comfort throughout the trip. With the guidance of a knowledgeable local, delve into the history of Baalbek, renowned for its colossal structures representing the pinnacle of Imperial Roman architecture. Conclude the tour with a delicious Lebanese lunch and a tasting of red, white, and rosé wines at Château Ksara.
Location
Temples of Baalbek
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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451nixd
Jun 30, 2024
Tailor-made tour - Very accommodating to very specific and last-minute requests. Knowledgeable of the places and the environment. Kind
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Donna_d
Aug 7, 2022
Both the guide and the... - Both the guide and the driver were friendly and helpful. I learned a lot about Lebanon and Baalbek. It was a wonderful half-day!
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Markso9709ho
Jul 17, 2022
A journey to the heart and soul of Lebanon - We drove from Beirut to Baalbek and the rich history of Lebanon is everywhere you look. The knowledge that is shared is so personal and you can hear the love the tour has for the land.
Baalbek is breath taking and can only humble you with its beauty and story.
You feel safe and almost at home the gentle nature of the guides. They speak with such insight and passion you can see and hear how much the enjoy the experience as much as you.
Everything is taken care of and you don’t feel like an outsider. The trip is really easy and a once in a life time experience.
If you love history and culture this is the perfect trip for you.
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Carrieej4237mt
Jul 2, 2022
5 stars - Fantastic experience. Our driver/guide Hassane was AWESOME! We don’t speak Arabic and were so grateful for Hassane arranging everything for us and having excellent conversation the whole day! He was funny and interesting to talk to. Our guide at Baalbek, Assoud (spelling may be incorrect), was sooo knowledgeable and sweet. We learned so much and the pacing for all the ruins felt perfect to us. He also kindly took the touristy pictures I wanted! Hassane did as well at the winery :). The lunch spot far exceeded our expectations - from the food to the location to the vibe to the service. It was an unexpected highlight! The wine caves were really cool and to learn the history before tasting really added to the experience. The overall vibe at the winery was excellent! Next time we will leave more room in our bags for wine to take home. :) We felt comfortable and engaged the entire experience. Highly recommend.
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Adelac502
Dec 4, 2021
Amazing half-day Trip to Baalbek - This was a great tour to one of the most interesting site in Lebanon. We had great time exploring Baalbek with our excellent guide Charbel and the lunch was excellent. Thank you for a very nice tour
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Lydia
Aug 27, 2019
Made our trip in Lebanon! Vital to see all that this country has to offer - We had such a wonderful experience with Kamel for three days that more fully colored our Lebanon trip. Kamel was wonderfully enthusiastic, warm, informative and gracious, always making us feel safe and in good hands. He energetically provided answers to our many questions and genuinely wanted to make our trip / experience of Lebanon the fullest and best it could be. Day 1 we went to Baalbek temples (absolutely extraordinary, as good if not better than the Parthenon of which we visited days before), then kindly took us to Zahle even though it was not included in the trip (where my family is from) then Chateau Ksara (oldest winery in Lebanon). We enjoyed the day so much we decided to do the Cedars of Lebanon and Beittedine Palace.. both incredible, the latter comparable in scope and magnificence to Al Hambra in Spain. Our last day in Beirut, Kamel took us to Tripoli to see the Roman castle that has been touched by so many disparate and diverse Civilizations and then to the old souk in Tripoli (an unforgettable experience). Without these three wonderful days we would have been ignorantly unaware of all the flavors that Lebanon has to offer. Prices are also exceptionally good when you compare to regular $100/day for driver. Absolutely a must. Thank you Kamel for our extraordinary time with you!
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Gustavo
May 30, 2019
Private tour to Baalbek - Friendly driver. On time and very attentive. Baalbek is a must see and the private tour is ideal if you don't have much time.
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