• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Hotel pickup
  The guide meets the group at the Beirut hotel and travels east on the Damascus highway, crossing the Lebanese mountains into the Bekaa Valley. Anjar is approximately an hour away.
• Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar - Anjar — the overlooked Umayyad city
  Constructed in the early 8th century by Caliph Walid I, who also commissioned the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Anjar was abandoned just decades later and never reoccupied. It features colonnaded streets, a palace with over 40 towers, a mosque, and bathhouses, all still standing. It is the only complete Umayyad palatial city remaining in the Levant and is one of the most underrated archaeological sites in the Middle East. Most tour groups overlook it, but the guide ensures the group understands why it should not be missed.
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman - Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a scale check before the temples
  This single limestone block, 21 meters long and weighing 1,000 tonnes, was cut 2,000 years ago and remains in the quarry where it was abandoned. The guide explains its significance and how standing next to it adjusts one’s perspective on what awaits at the temple complex just five minutes ahead.
• Temples of Baalbek - Baalbek Temple Complex — where the guide truly shines
  The Temple of Jupiter rests on Trilithon stones, each weighing over 800 tonnes, the largest dressed stones in human history. The Temple of Bacchus, larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact, is the best-preserved Roman temple on earth. The Temple of Venus completes a complex that took three centuries to build. Without a guide, Baalbek can be overwhelming, but with the right one, it becomes the most unforgettable site in Lebanon. The guide covers the architectural, religious, and historical aspects of Baalbek, making every column and courtyard meaningful.
• Zahle - Lunch in Zahle or Baalbek — included
  Enjoy Lebanese mezze and grilled meats, either in Baalbek or at the riverside restaurant terraces of Zahle, Lebanon’s most renowned food destination, depending on timing and group preference. Fully included.
• Chateau Ksara - Chateau Ksara — Roman caves beneath Lebanon’s oldest winery
  Established by Jesuit monks in 1857 above 2 kilometers of Roman cave cellars, the same Roman civilization explored in the morning at Baalbek, now underground and aging wine. The cave tour comes first, featuring ancient tunnels with a naturally constant temperature year-round, followed by a tasting of Ksara’s Cabernet-Syrah blends, Blanc de Blancs, and Sunset Rosé. The guide connects the experience between Baalbek and Ksara, making the afternoon feel like a seamless continuation rather than a separate stop.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 6:00–7:00 PM
  Drop-off at the Beirut hotel. A ghost city, the world’s greatest Roman temples, and ancient wine caves — the Bekaa experienced to its fullest.

• Tour Leader
• Local guide
• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant

• Gratuities (optional)

The Bekaa Valley is Lebanon’s most historically rich day trip from Beirut, yet many visitors only experience a fraction of its wonders. This guided small-group tour offers a comprehensive exploration: visit a ghost city often overlooked by tour buses, marvel at the greatest Roman temples ever constructed with a knowledgeable guide, and explore 2 kilometers of Roman wine caves beneath Lebanon’s oldest winery. Three stops, each representing a unique chapter of the valley’s history, with lunch included.

Anjar — the only remaining Umayyad palatial city in the Levant, constructed by Caliph Walid I and deserted within decades. Baalbek — a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the Temple of Bacchus, which surpasses the Parthenon in size. Ksara — established by Jesuits in 1857, with Roman cave cellars that seamlessly link the afternoon to the morning. The guide expertly weaves these three remarkable stops into a unified narrative.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.