Arrival Day: Airport Transfer

Beirut International Airport - Welcome to Beirut! A professional driver will transport you to your hotel in the city. Take this time to relax and prepare for your exciting tour the following day.

Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos

Jeita Grotto - The Jeita Grotto is a remarkable system of two interconnected karstic limestone caves, formed over millions of years, and is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. Situated 300 meters above sea level, it has a height difference of 305 meters. The upper cave stretches 2,130 meters and features a stunning array of crystallized formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and more. The lower gallery, 6,200 meters long, lies 60 meters below and is traversed by a serene underwater river and lake.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Located in Harissa, this shrine is one of the world’s most significant sites honoring the Virgin Mary. It features a massive 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, standing 8.5 meters high with a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary extends her arms towards Beirut, offering one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramic views over the Bay of Jounieh.

Churches of Harissa - Harissa is a major Christian pilgrimage site, home to the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. The site features a large bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon, with her arms outstretched. This statue, created at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908, includes a small chapel at its base. Nearby, a grand cathedral made of concrete and glass stands adjacent to the statue. Other churches in the area include the Byzantine-style Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul, the Apostolic Nunciature, and the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches.

Téléferique Harissa - The Telepherique is one of Lebanon’s oldest and most popular tourist attractions. This gondola lift system in Jounieh, 16 km north of Beirut, transports passengers over pine-forested mountains to an altitude of 650 meters, arriving at the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa, offering stunning views of the Bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city.

Byblos - Byblos is one of the oldest Phoenician cities, inhabited since Neolithic times. It has been closely linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years and is directly associated with the history and spread of the Phoenician alphabet.

Byblos Castle - Byblos Castle is a restored 12th-century Crusader castle surrounded by a 10-meter-wide dry moat, located within Byblos’ atmospheric archaeological site. The site contains the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks. The castle offers an impressive view over the ruins from its keep, with Bronze Age dwellings visible below the walls. Inside, there’s a small museum and a room with information panels detailing the city’s history.

Old Souk - Byblos’ old souk is a historic market where visitors can shop for souvenirs and antiques or simply stroll along the cobblestone streets and admire the architecture.

Byblos Port - Byblos Port is an ancient port believed by the Lebanese to be the oldest in the world. Around 3000 BC, it was the most important timber shipping center in the eastern Mediterranean.

Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara

Baalbek - Baalbek is home to the Baalbek temple complex, which includes two of the largest and grandest Roman temple ruins: the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. This Phoenician city, known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period, retained its religious significance during Roman times, attracting thousands of pilgrims to the sanctuary of the Heliopolitan Jupiter. Baalbek’s colossal structures are among the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture.

Temples of Baalbek - The temple complex at Baalbek is located at the foot of the southwest slope of Anti-Lebanon, bordering the fertile Bekaa plain at an altitude of 1150 meters. The city reached its peak during Roman times, with colossal constructions built over more than two centuries, making it one of the most famous Roman sanctuaries and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims flocked to venerate the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, a Phoenician cult of Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus.

Temple of Jupiter - The Temple of Jupiter is a colossal Roman temple, the largest in the Roman world, located at the Baalbek complex in Heliopolis. It served as an oracle and was dedicated to Jupiter Heliopolitanus. Construction likely began around 16 BC and was nearly complete by AD 60. Situated at the western end of the Great Court of Roman Heliopolis, it features columns 30 meters high with a diameter of nearly 2.5 meters, the largest in the classical world. It took three centuries to complete this colossal temple complex.

Temple of Bacchus - The Temple of Bacchus is part of the Baalbek temple complex in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. This site is an outstanding example of Imperial Roman Architecture and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. The Temple of Bacchus is one of the best-preserved and grandest Roman temple ruins, with its fine ornamentation dating to the second century CE.

Temple of Venus - Built in the third century, the Temple of Venus consists of a circular shrine with a square entrance on a horseshoe-shaped platform. The outer façade features five niches, with representations of doves and shells, suggesting the shrine was dedicated to Venus.

Sayyida Khawla Shrine - The Mosque of Sayyida Khawla in Baalbek, Lebanon, is believed to be the burial site of Sayyida Khawla, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Locals believe she passed away and was buried here when the caravan of Karbala captives passed through Baalbek.

Stone of the Pregnant Woman - The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Along with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. These building blocks were likely intended for the nearby Roman temple complex and are characterized by unparalleled monolithic gigantism.

Anjar - Founded by Caliph Walid I in the early 8th century, Anjar’s ruins reveal a regular layout reminiscent of ancient palace-cities, offering a unique testimony to Umayyad city planning.

Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar - The Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar are a testament to the Umayyad civilization and an example of an inland commercial center at the crossroads of two important routes: one from Beirut to Damascus and the other from Homs to Tiberiade. Discovered by archaeologists in the late 1940s, the ruins include the Umayyad palace walls, harems, a mosque, the Caliph’s great palace, thermal baths, and pillars with Roman architectural elements.

Chateau Ksara - Château Ksara is a wine company in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests, it developed Lebanon’s first dry wine. Château Ksara produces approximately 3 million bottles annually, exporting to over 40 countries.

Qadisha Valley, Bcharre, and Cedars of God

Qadisha Valley - Qadisha Valley is a significant site for early Christian monasteries, set in a rugged landscape. It includes caves, monasteries, and cultivated terraces associated with early Christian activities.

Gibran Museum - The Gibran Museum, formerly the Monastery of Mar Sarkis, is a biographical museum in Bcharre, Lebanon, dedicated to writer, philosopher, and artist Kahlil Gibran. Founded in 1935, it houses 440 original paintings and drawings, Gibran’s tomb, his furniture, belongings from his New York studio, and private manuscripts.

The Cedars of God - The Forest of the Cedars of God, with its 375 trees, is a remnant of ancient forests and one of the few sites where cedars still grow. Highly prized in ancient times, cedar was a valued construction material for religious buildings and is mentioned 103 times in the Bible. The cedar is a national symbol, featured on the Lebanese flag.

Deir Qozhaya - The Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great is located at 950 meters above sea level in the Valley of Qozhaya. Surrounded by pine and oak trees, the valley is rich with fruit trees and extends into the Qadisha Valley, reflecting the history of eremitic life and the quest for holiness in Lebanon. Historians believe the monastery was first built in the fourth century and, despite being looted and destroyed several times, retains vestiges from the seventh century.

Sidon, Tyre, and Maghdouche

Sidon - Sidon, one of the oldest Phoenician cities, was founded in the 3rd millennium BC and flourished in the 2nd. Known for its purple dyes and glassware, it was visited by Jesus. During the Crusades, Sidon changed hands multiple times and was rebuilt after being destroyed.

Khan al-Franj - Khan al-Franj is a key attraction in Sidon, built in the early 17th century by Emir Fakhreddine II as a hotel for ambassadors and a commercial exchange center between Lebanon and France. It became a hub for literature, religion, history, industry, and diplomacy, embodying culture and civilization. The khan features a large rectangular courtyard with a central fountain surrounded by covered galleries.

Soap Museum - Saida - The Soap Museum in Sidon specializes in Levantine soaps. Originally a soap workshop built by the Hammoud family in the 17th century, the museum traces the history of soap making in the region, showcasing its development and manufacturing techniques. Visitors can watch traditional olive oil soap-making demonstrations and learn about “hammam” (bath) traditions. The museum also displays artifacts found during onsite excavations, including clay pipe heads and pottery fragments from the 17th to 19th centuries. The building itself is a 17th-century soap factory with parts dating back to the 13th century.

Debbane Palace - Built in the 18th century in Sidon’s Old City, Debbane Palace is the last remaining Ottoman-era house in a city now dominated by traffic and modern storefronts. Accessed via a narrow stairwell in the crowded souk, the palace is built atop the markets below. Inside, it features reception rooms, stained-glass windows, rare mosaic tiles, and centuries-old stables. It is the only example of an Ottoman palace within urban Lebanon’s city walls.

Basilica of Our Lady of Mantara - بازيليك سيدة المنطرة - Our Lady of Awaiting, or Our Lady of Mantara, is a Melkite Greek Catholic shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, discovered on September 8, 1721, by a young shepherd. The shrine includes a tower with a statue of the Virgin and Child, a cathedral, a cemetery, and a sacred cave believed to be where the Virgin Mary rested while waiting for Jesus.

Tyre - Tyre is an ancient Phoenician port city, home to Elissar, the Phoenician princess who founded Carthage. Known for its purple dye made from murex sea snails, Tyre features two main archaeological sites, “Al-Bass” and “Al-Mina,” highlighting its historical significance. With a beautiful seaside location, Tyre is a popular holiday destination with excellent, clean beaches. Its foundations date back to around 2750 BC, and it has been ruled by Egyptians, King Hiram, Assyrians, Neo-Babylonians, Greeks, Seleucids, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans.

Al-Bass Archaeological Site - Al Bass Archaeological Site is the largest and best-preserved example of a Roman Hippodrome. The sector of Tyre El Bass, the town’s principal entrance in ancient times, includes the remains of a necropolis, a wide monumental causeway dominated by a Roman triumphal arch from the 2nd century AD, an aqueduct, and a 2nd-century hippodrome, one of the largest in the Roman world. The site contains a necropolis with hundreds of well-preserved sarcophagi, an intact Roman road, an aqueduct, and a monumental arch.

Tyre Hippodrome - The Tyre Hippodrome is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tyre, south Lebanon, dating back to the second century AD. It is considered one of the largest and best-preserved Roman hippodromes of its kind in the Roman world.

Ruins of Tyre: The Egyptian Port - Discovered in 1962, the necropolis consists of hundreds of stone and marble sarcophagi from the Roman and Byzantine eras. Some have Greek inscriptions or the names and trades of those buried, such as “wealthy purple dye manufacturer.” Others feature frescoes and bas-reliefs of works from Homer and others.

Ruins of Tyre: The Egyptian Port - Tyre once had two harbors: the Sidonian in the north and the Egyptian harbor in the south. Today, Tyre’s port is a bustling fisherman’s port, with remains of a 750-meter-long mole still visible, and ancient building remnants recognizable in the water.

Beirut, Beiteddine, and Deir El Qamar

Pigeon Rocks in Raouche - Pigeon Rocks, also known as the Rock of Raouché, are stunning rock formations and a popular tourist destination in Beirut. Located at the city’s westernmost tip, these two massive rock formations stand like sentinels to the city.

Manara - Al Manara Corniche, stretching from Ramlet al Bayda to the Saint George marina, is Beirut’s most famous seaside promenade. Lined with palm trees, it offers views of the Mediterranean Sea, the famous Pigeon Rock, and the summits of Mount Lebanon.

Zaitunay Bay - Described as “Beirut’s finest leisure destination,” Zaitunay Bay is a new waterfront promenade with shops and restaurants.

Holiday Inn Hotel - This abandoned Holiday Inn Hotel is a landmark of Beirut’s war history. Built between 1971 and 1974 during Beirut’s economic boom, it was a popular tourist destination until the Lebanese civil war began in 1975. The hotel became a “war zone” during the “Battle of the Hotels,” where over 25,000 combatants fought for control of luxury hotels, including the Holiday Inn and the Phoenicia hotel. Decades after the war, the hotel remains untouched, abandoned, and a reminder of the horrors of war.

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque - The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is the largest mosque in Lebanon, located in downtown Beirut. Opened in 2008, it features four minarets standing 65 meters high and multiple domes made from light blue tiles. The mosque also has multiple arches, several stories high.

Al-Omari Mosque - The Al-Omari Grand Mosque was built during the age of Omar Bin El Khattab in 635 AD, converted to the Church of Saint John by the Crusaders in the 12th century, and transformed back into the city’s Grand Mosque by the Mamluks in 1291. Damaged during the Civil War, the mosque’s refurbishment was completed in 2004.

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George - The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George is the seat of the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut. It is the oldest church in Beirut and one of the oldest in the region, located in the heart of Beirut’s city center. The first Christian temple on this site dates back to the mid-sixth century AD and is closely associated with Beirut’s famous Law School.

Martyr’s Square - Martyrs’ Square, historically known as “Al Burj” or “Place des Cannons,” is a central square in downtown Beirut. It is named after the 6 May 1916 executions of Lebanese nationalists by the Ottomans during World War I.

Place de l’Etoile - Nejme Square, or Place de l’Étoile, is the central square in the Downtown area, home to the Lebanese Parliament, two cathedrals, a museum, and several cafes and restaurants. Notable for its 1930 four-faced Rolex clock and architecture, the square is a recognizable icon of Beirut City worldwide.

Beirut Souks - Beirut Souks is a commercial district in Beirut City Center, featuring over 200 shops, 25 restaurants and cafes, an entertainment center, and a cinema complex. It is the largest and most diverse shopping and leisure area in Beirut.

Roman Baths - The Roman Berytus baths are the largest outdoor site in downtown Beirut. Discovered in 1968-1969, they underwent major renovation in the mid-1990s. Roman Berytus had four major bath complexes, the first created in the early first century under Augustus. The 551 AD Berytus earthquake destroyed all the baths. Today, the Roman Berytus Baths reflect the site’s ancient traditions, with one bath used as an artistic performance and concert space.

Beiteddine Palace - Beiteddine Palace, or ‘House of Faith,’ is a 19th-century palace in Beiteddine, Lebanon, hosting the annual Beiteddine Festival and the Beiteddine Palace Museum. Built by Emir Bashir Chehab II between 1788 and 1818, it served as a government building under the Ottomans and a local administrative office during the French Mandate. In 1943, it became the president’s official summer residence. Heavily damaged during the Lebanese Civil War, parts of the palace are open to the public, while the rest remains the president’s summer residence.

Fakhreddine’s Mosque - Fakhreddine Mosque, with its octagonal minaret, is located in Deir el Qamar, Lebanon. Built in 1493 and restored in the 16th century by Fakhreddine I, it is the oldest mosque in Mount Lebanon.

Saydet El Talle Church - The Church of Saidet et Tallé, or Our Lady of the Hill, is a significant historical and religious site in Deir el Qamar, dating to the 15th century. Monk Nicolas Smisaati built a church on the site over the ruins of a Phoenician temple dedicated to the goddess Astarte, destroyed by an earthquake in 859. According to legend, a Druze Emir in Baakline saw a light from the hill and ordered soldiers to dig there. They found a rock with a cross, moon, and Venus, indicating a past temple dedicated to the moon and Venus, which later became a church.

Free Day in Beirut

Beirut - Enjoy a free day at your own pace. Go shopping for souvenirs, explore Beirut city, or relax at your hotel until your departure the next day.

Departure Day: Airport Transfer

Beirut - Prepare to leave Lebanon after enjoying the three-day holiday package. We hope you visit again soon!

Beirut International Airport - After checking out of your hotel in Beirut, our representative will transfer you to Beirut Airport 2-3 hours before your flight. We wish you a pleasant journey and a safe flight.

• Accommodation for 7 Nights in Beirut city hotel
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• Round Trip Airport Transfers
• Joining other 5 Small Group Tours

• Dinner
• Personal Expenses

Make your mark on the itineraries of Lebanon’s top attractions await with their enchanting beauty in this 7-night holiday package from Beirut. Enjoy the landscapes of Wadi Qadisha, an alluring little village in North Lebanon, frequented by travelers from all over the map and offering eye-opening vistas that will leave you mesmerized by its captivating beauty. Discover the ruins of Baalbek and Tyre, fascinating archaeological sites dating back to the Roman civilization and the most visited sites in Lebanon. Discover the Jeita Grotto, an amazing natural cave known as the jewel of tourism in Lebanon and immerse yourself in the magnificent stalactites. And don’t miss the ‘Paris of the Middle East’, the capital, Beirut, a thriving district for shopping, socializing and sightseeing.

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