• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Hotel Pickup
  The guide will meet the group in the lobby of their Beirut hotel. Depart southward along the coastal highway towards Sidon.
• Crusaders Sea Castle - 9:15 AM
  Start at the impressive Sidon Sea Castle, constructed by the Crusaders in the 13th century on a small island linked to the shore. The guide will share stories of Crusader rule, Arab sieges, and the Phoenician legacy beneath its foundations.
• Sidon Souks - 9:45 AM
  Explore one of Lebanon’s most authentic traditional markets. The narrow alleyways are filled with spice merchants, goldsmiths, and artisan workshops — a vibrant scene of Middle Eastern commerce unchanged for centuries.
• Soap Museum - Saida - 10:15 AM
  Visit the world’s only museum dedicated to the ancient art of olive oil soap-making — a Sidonian craft that dates back over a millennium. The beautifully restored khan features exhibits tracing the journey from olive grove to finished soap cake.
• Khan al-Franj - 10:45 AM
  Conclude the Sidon visit at this magnificent 17th-century caravanserai, built by Fakhreddine II as a staging point for Silk Road merchants. The arcaded courtyard and vaulted galleries are among the finest examples of Ottoman-era architecture in Lebanon.
• Tyre Hippodrome - 12:00 PM
  Arrive in ancient Tyre and step into the Roman world at one of the largest and best-preserved hippodromes of antiquity. Chariot races once attracted crowds of 20,000 here. The guide will explain how this Phoenician city became a Roman showpiece.
• Tyre -
  1:30 PM - Lunch Stop in Tyre
  Enjoy a leisurely midday break at a local Tyre restaurant. Savor fresh Lebanese mezze and seafood with views of the Mediterranean — a well-deserved pause before the afternoon.
• Basilica of Our Lady of Mantara - بازيليك سيدة المنطرة - 3:30 PM
  Maghdouche – Our Lady of Mantara (Approx. 30 minutes)
  Visit this hilltop village where tradition holds that the Virgin Mary waited while Jesus preached in Sidon. Explore the ancient cave sanctuary and the Church of Our Lady of Mantara, and enjoy sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast and mountains.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM
  Drop-off at the Beirut hotel, completing a full day exploring the heart of South Lebanon’s ancient history.

• Entry/Admission to Tyre Hippodrome (if option selected)
• Entry/Admission to Sidon Castle (if option selected)
• Entry/Admission to Sidon Soap Museum (if option selected)
• Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
• Small group sizes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional, knowledgeable guides

• Gratuities
• Food or drinks unless specified

Explore the most iconic cities of South Lebanon in a single day with an expert guide from Beirut. Delve into 3,000 years of history, featuring Crusader castles, Phoenician markets, Roman ruins, and a revered hilltop sanctuary cherished by both Christians and Muslims.

Visit Sidon’s Sea Castle, the unique Soap Museum, and the impressive Khan el Franj. Proceed to Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to stroll through the ancient Roman Hippodrome before enjoying a seaside lunch. Conclude the day at Maghdouché, where it is believed the Virgin Mary once rested, offering breathtaking views of the southern Lebanese coast.

Join a small group with a local expert guide. Hotel pickup is included.

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