• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Departure from your Beirut hotel
  Your expert guide will meet you at your hotel and travel south along the stunning Mediterranean coastal highway towards Sidon — a delightful and scenic journey of approximately 45 minutes.
• Crusaders Sea Castle - Sidon Sea Castle — a stunning Crusader fortress by the sea
  Start at Sidon’s most iconic and picturesque site — a 13th-century Crusader fortress situated on a small island just off the coast, linked to the mainland by a charming narrow stone causeway with the Mediterranean glistening beautifully on both sides. Explore its vaulted halls and enjoy the magnificent sea views from the ramparts. Your guide vividly brings to life the captivating history of the Crusaders, Mamluks, and Phoenicians who all contributed to this remarkable city’s story, in a warm and engaging manner that appeals to visitors of all ages.
• Sidon Souks - The souk of Sidon is the hub of all retail and craft industry activities.
  The souk is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways filled with small kiosks, shops, cafes, street vendors, butchers, grocers, shoemakers, tailors, and jewelers.
• Soap Museum - Saida - Sidon Soap Museum — intriguing & unique
  Explore the world’s only museum dedicated to the ancient craft of olive oil soap-making — a Sidonian tradition practiced continuously for over a thousand years. Located in a beautifully restored khan in the old city, the museum traces the entire journey from olive grove to finished soap cake in a way that is genuinely charming and enjoyable for visitors of all ages. Your guide explains the history of this remarkable tradition and its significance to Sidon’s identity and trade.
• Khan al-Franj - Khan el Franj — the exquisite Silk Road caravanserai
  Conclude your time in Sidon at the elegant 17th-century caravanserai built by Emir Fakhreddine II for the European merchants who traded here along the Silk Road. Beautiful arcaded courtyards, vaulted galleries, and carved stone facades make this one of the finest Ottoman buildings in Lebanon — and your guide shares the remarkable story of Fakhreddine and the thriving trade that once passed through these very walls.
• Al-Bass Archaeological Site - Al-Bass Archaeological Complex — Roman Tyre
  Arrive in Tyre and enter one of the most impressive Roman archaeological sites in the Mediterranean world. The Al-Bass complex opens with a magnificent triumphal arch still standing after two thousand years, leading to a beautifully preserved colonnaded street flanked by ancient sarcophagi. At the far end, the remarkable Tyre Hippodrome — one of the largest ever built in the Roman world, seating up to 20,000 spectators for chariot races on its 480-meter track. Your guide brings the full story of Roman and Phoenician Tyre to life within this extraordinary landscape of ancient stone in a clear and memorable way for everyone in the group.
• Tyre - Lunch in Tyre — included
  Enjoy a wonderfully relaxed lunch at a local Tyre restaurant — fresh Lebanese mezze and beautifully grilled seafood served steps from the Mediterranean with the ancient city as your backdrop. Fully included in your tour price — nothing extra to pay. One of the loveliest lunch settings in Lebanon.
• Basilica of Our Lady of Mantara - بازيليك سيدة المنطرة - Basilica of Our Lady of Mantara — a beautiful and peaceful finale
  Conclude the day at one of Lebanon’s most serene and spiritually meaningful destinations — the hilltop village of Maghdouché, where Christian tradition holds that the Virgin Mary waited in a cave while Jesus preached in Sidon. The name Mantara means “the one who waits” in Arabic — and this beautiful cave sanctuary has welcomed pilgrims for centuries, cherished equally by Christians and Muslims. The Basilica of Our Lady of Mantara stands above the ancient cave, and the wonderful panoramic views over the southern Lebanese coast make this a truly lovely and deeply moving final stop. Your guide shares the history and significance of this special place in a warm and respectful way that touches visitors of all backgrounds.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM
  Your guide and driver will comfortably return you to Beirut with drop-off at your hotel — completing a truly wonderful full day through the ancient, beautiful, and spiritually rich south of Lebanon, with every meal already taken care of.

• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• Professional, knowledgeable guides
• Small group sizes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)

• Gratuities
• Tickets / Admission to Historical Sites
• Food or drinks unless specified

South Lebanon boasts some of the most enriching historical and spiritual sites in the Middle East. This small-group guided tour from Beirut showcases the finest of these locations in a comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable day, complete with a professional guide and lunch included.

In Sidon, one of the world’s oldest cities, visitors can explore a romantic Crusader sea castle, an authentic medieval souk, the world’s only soap museum, and a stunning Silk Road caravanserai. In Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Al-Bass Archaeological Complex displays Roman Tyre at its most impressive, featuring a hippodrome, colonnaded street, triumphal arch, and ancient necropolis. The day concludes peacefully at Maghdouché, a tranquil hilltop sanctuary revered by both Christians and Muslims, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have waited while Jesus preached in nearby Sidon. The professional guide brings each stop to life in a warm and engaging manner throughout the tour.

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