• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut
  Your private English-speaking driver will pick you up from your hotel in Beirut and travel east along the Damascus highway. The journey ascends through the Lebanese mountains before revealing the breathtaking Bekaa Valley below, nestled between two mountain ranges with the snow-capped peaks of the Anti-Lebanon visible on the horizon.
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman - Before entering the temples, visit the ancient Roman quarry on the outskirts of Baalbek to view the Stone of the Pregnant Woman. This massive limestone block measures 21 meters in length and weighs an estimated 1,000 tonnes, remaining exactly where it was cut 2,000 years ago. It is one of the heaviest objects ever crafted by human hands in ancient times. Standing beside it and realizing the Romans intended to move even larger stones sets the stage perfectly for the wonders awaiting at the temple complex.
• Temples of Baalbek - Temple of Venus & the wider complex
  Explore the temple complex, including the graceful circular Temple of Venus and the broader archaeological site, featuring the Great Court, Altar Court, and propylaea gateway, before heading south toward Ksara.
• Temple of Jupiter - Enter the grandest temple of the Roman world, constructed on a platform of megalithic stones so immense that three of them, known as the Trilithon, each weigh over 800 tonnes. These are the largest dressed stones ever used in construction in human history. Six of the original 54 columns still stand at 22 meters tall. Your driver-guide will explain the remarkable engineering mystery that continues to puzzle archaeologists — how the Romans moved and lifted stones of this magnitude with ancient technology.
• Temple of Bacchus - Visit the Temple of Bacchus, larger than the Parthenon in Athens and almost entirely intact. Its towering carved doorway, ornate ceiling coffers, and 42 standing columns make it the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. Most visitors consider this the highlight of Baalbek — a complete Roman temple standing as it did two thousand years ago, preserved in a state that seems almost miraculous.
• Chateau Ksara - Arrive at Chateau Ksara, Lebanon’s oldest and most renowned winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 and now the country’s largest wine producer. The highlight is the remarkable Roman cave cellar system, stretching 2 kilometers beneath the winery — a network of ancient tunnels discovered by the Jesuits in the late 19th century where wine ages at a naturally constant temperature year-round. Walking through these caves is as much an archaeological experience as a wine one. The tasting that follows showcases Ksara’s iconic Cabernet-Syrah blends, its crisp Blanc de Blancs, and the beloved Sunset Rosé — wines that have firmly established Lebanese viticulture on the world stage.
• Shouf Biosphere Reserve Barouk Cedar Forest - From Ksara, a scenic mountain road ascends south through the Lebanese ranges into the Chouf Mountains — one of the most dramatic drives in Lebanon, crossing from the Bekaa Valley floor to the high mountain ridge. Arrive at the Chouf Cedar Reserve, the largest nature reserve in Lebanon and home to the country’s most extensive surviving cedar forests, a UNESCO-recognized natural heritage. Walk among ancient cedar trees, some over 1,000 years old, in a landscape of extraordinary stillness and beauty. These are the descendants of the great forests that built Phoenician ships, Solomon’s Temple, and Egyptian palaces. Standing among them, at altitude, with the Bekaa Valley visible far below, is one of the most memorable experiences any visitor takes home from Lebanon.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:00 PM
  Enjoy a scenic drive back to Beirut with drop-off at your hotel, completing a full day that traversed three of Lebanon’s most extraordinary landscapes: the Roman Bekaa, the wine valleys of Ksara, and the ancient cedar forests of the Chouf.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
• Stop at the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — Hajar el Hibla
• Brief explanation about each site

• Lunch (your driver can recommend the best options en route)
• Gratuities (optional)

Experience three of Lebanon’s most iconic attractions in one remarkable private day trip from Beirut: Roman splendor, ancient wine, and a revered cedar forest. This tour heads east into the Bekaa Valley, where you can marvel at the magnificent Roman temples of Baalbek. Next, visit Chateau Ksara, Lebanon’s oldest winery, established by Jesuit monks in 1857, for a guided tour of its cellars, which stretch through 2 kilometers of ancient Roman cave tunnels, and enjoy a tasting of their finest wines. The journey continues along a picturesque mountain road heading south through the Lebanese ranges to the Chouf Cedars, a UNESCO-protected grove of ancient trees, some over 1,000 years old, located in the heart of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve.

Explore three UNESCO-associated sites, each offering a unique landscape. Travel in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver over nine hours, journeying from the valley floor to the mountain summit, immersing yourself in the rich heritage of Lebanon.

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