• Beirut - 9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut

The driver will meet the group at the hotel and proceed north. Jeita Grotto is just 30 minutes away, and the day starts with an underground adventure.

• Jeita Grotto - Jeita Grotto — UNESCO tentative site · New 7 Wonders finalist
  Experience two distinct cave systems. The upper cave is explored on foot, featuring an elevated walkway through stalactites and stalagmites up to 8 meters tall, formed over millions of years into remarkable shapes. The lower cave is navigated by a silent electric boat, gliding along an underground river through serene chambers. This is one of the Middle East’s most breathtaking natural wonders, located just 30 minutes from Beirut. From here, the journey continues east over the Lebanese mountains to the Bekaa Valley, revealing a different kind of ancient world.
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman - Stone of the Pregnant Woman — the quarry that sets the scale
  Before visiting the temples, see the Stone of the Pregnant Woman in the ancient Roman quarry. This single limestone block, 21 meters long and weighing an estimated 1,000 tonnes, was cut 2,000 years ago and remains unmoved. The driver will explain the engineering logic and why this unfinished block is the perfect introduction to the scale of the upcoming temple complex.
• Temples of Baalbek - Baalbek Temple Complex — specialist local guide
  Explore the world’s greatest Roman temple complex with a specialist local Baalbek guide, whose expertise surpasses that of visiting guides. The Temple of Jupiter rests on Trilithon stones, each weighing over 800 tonnes, the largest dressed stones in history. The Temple of Bacchus, larger than the Parthenon and nearly intact, is the best-preserved Roman temple globally. The Temple of Venus completes a complex that took three centuries to construct. The local guide will delve into the architectural, religious, and historical significance of Baalbek, providing the depth this extraordinary site deserves.
• Baalbek - Lunch in Baalbek — included
  Enjoy Lebanese mezze and grilled meats at a local Baalbek restaurant, offering hearty Bekaa Valley cuisine in a town that has been nourishing travelers for two thousand years. This meal is fully included in the tour price, with no additional costs.
• Chateau Ksara - Chateau Ksara — Roman caves, Lebanese wine, founded 1857
  Conclude the day underground once more, but in a different setting. Lebanon’s oldest winery, established by Jesuit monks in 1857, is built above 2 kilometers of Roman cave cellars where wine matures at a naturally constant temperature year-round. The cave tour links directly back to the Roman world at Baalbek, sharing the same civilization and valley but leaving a different legacy. Enjoy a tasting of Ksara’s iconic Cabernet-Syrah blends, crisp Blanc de Blancs, and renowned Sunset Rosé. A day that began in natural limestone caves ends in Roman ones, accompanied by wine.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 6:30–7:30 PM
  Drop-off at the Beirut hotel — from natural limestone caves to the world’s greatest Roman temples with a local expert, and ancient wine caves. From underground to underground, with the world’s greatest temples in between.

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
• Knowledgeable local English-speaking driver
• Specialist local guide at Baalbek temple complex
• Tickets / Admission to Baalbek Temples (if option selected)
• Tickets / Admission to Jeita Grotto (if option selected)
• Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)

• gratuities (optional)
• Tickets / Admission to Chateau Ksara

Explore three of Lebanon’s most remarkable sites — underground, ancient, and viticultural — in a private day trip from Beirut. Jeita Grotto, a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature, features 9 kilometers of stunning limestone caves. Baalbek, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases Roman temples of unparalleled scale, explored with a knowledgeable local guide. Ksara, Lebanon’s oldest winery established by Jesuits in 1857, boasts 2 kilometers of Roman cave cellars, seamlessly linking the afternoon to the morning’s adventures.

From underground caves to Roman temples to historic wine cellars, experience three distinct facets of Lebanese history and geography at your own pace, with expert local guidance where it’s needed most. Enjoy lunch and all entrance fees included — no additional costs on the day.

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