• Baalbek - Baalbek is renowned for its temple complex, which features two of the largest and most magnificent Roman temple ruins: the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. This Phoenician city, where a triad of deities was worshipped, was known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period. It maintained its religious significance during Roman times, when the sanctuary of the Heliopolitan Jupiter drew thousands of pilgrims. Baalbek, with its monumental structures, is one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its peak.
• Temples of Baalbek - The temple complex at Baalbek is situated at the base of the southwest slope of Anti-Lebanon, adjacent to the fertile Bekaa plain at an elevation of 1150 meters. The city of Baalbek reached its zenith during Roman times. Its monumental constructions, built over more than two centuries, make it one of the most renowned sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims flocked to the sanctuary to venerate the three deities, known as the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, an essentially Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus).
• Sayyida Khawla Shrine - The Mosque of Sayyida Khawla in Baalbek, Lebanon, is built on the site where Sayyida Khawla, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is believed to be buried. The people of Baalbek believe that when the caravan of captives from Karbala passed through Baalbek, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, named Khawla, passed away and was buried there.
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman - The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a crafted Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Along with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. The two building blocks were likely intended for the nearby Roman temple complex and are characterized by a monolithic gigantism that was unmatched in antiquity.
• Anjar - The city of Anjar was established by Caliph Walid I at the start of the 8th century. The ruins display a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testament to city planning under the Umayyads.
• Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar - The Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar provide an exceptional example of the Umayyad civilization and serve as a good representation of an inland commercial center, located at the crossroads of two significant routes: one leading from Beirut to Damascus and the other crossing the Bekaa and leading from Homs to Tiberias. The site of this ancient city was only discovered by archaeologists in the late 1940s. The ruins of Anjar include the walls of the Umayyad palace, harems, a mosque, the great palace of the Caliph, thermal baths, and many pillars that incorporate elements of Roman architectural style.
• Chateau Ksara - Château Ksara is a wine company located in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests, Château Ksara developed the first dry wine in Lebanon. The company produces approximately 3 million bottles annually, and its wines are exported to over 40 countries.

• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• Professional Guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Entry/Admission - Anjar (if option selected)
• Entry/Admission - Temples of Baalbek (if option selected)
• Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)

• Gratuities
• Entry/Admission - Chateau Ksara

Discover the enduring charm of the ancient world with the Roman Empire of Baalbek, through this exclusive small group tour. A local guide will familiarize you with the grand temples dedicated to Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus. Along the expedition, explore the singular Umayyad site established by Caliph Walid I in the early 8th century. Subsequently, indulge in the taste of authentic Lebanese wine at one of the country’s oldest and renowned wineries. Immortalize your journey through pictures and savor a native Lebanese lunch. The comfort of a small group and doorstep pickup and drop-off service ensures a personal and relaxed trip.

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