• Byblos Castle - Byblos Castle is a beautifully restored 12th-century Crusader castle, encircled by a 10-meter-wide dry moat. It is situated within Byblos’ captivating archaeological site, which includes the remnants of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks. This remarkable structure provides a stunning view over the ruins from the top of its square keep. Below the walls, a series of Bronze Age dwellings can be clearly seen as you gaze towards the sea. Inside the castle, visitors will find a small museum and a room with informative panels detailing the city’s history.
• Old Souk - Byblos Old Souk is a charming market where visitors can purchase souvenirs and antiques or simply wander along the cobblestone streets and admire the architecture.
• Byblos Port - Byblos Port is an ancient harbor in Byblos, believed by the Lebanese to be the oldest port in the world. Around 3000 BC, it was the most significant timber shipping hub in the eastern Mediterranean.
• Tripoli - Tripoli, known in Arabic as Ṭarābulus, is a city and port in northwestern Lebanon. It is located on the Mediterranean coast at the mouth of the Abu Ali River, 50 miles (80 km) north-northeast of Beirut. Tripoli is an ancient city dating back to the Phoenician era and is one of Lebanon’s oldest cities, alongside Byblos, Tyre, and Sidon. Forty-five buildings in the city, many from the 14th century, are registered as historical sites. Twelve mosques from the Mamluke and Ottoman periods have survived. Secular buildings include the “hammam” or bathing-house, the souks, and the “khans,” which form a cluster of various trades.
• Citadel Saint Gilles (Qal’at Sinjil) - Overlooking the city of Tripoli is the impressive Citadel of Tripoli, known as Qal’at Sinjil (Saint Gilles), which has been renovated and altered numerous times throughout its history. Today, the castle’s main features include an octagonal Fatimid construction converted into a church by the Crusaders, several Crusader structures from the 12th-13th centuries, a number of 14th-century Mamluke additions, and modifications made by the Ottomans in the 16th century. The current state of this vast fortress (140 meters long and 70 meters wide) is largely due to extensive restoration work by Mustafa Barbar Agha, the governor of Tripoli at the start of the 19th century.
• Al Mansouri Mosque - Initiated in 1294 and completed in 1315, the Great Mosque or Al Mansouri Mosque was constructed on the ruins of the 12th-century Crusader cathedral of St. Mary of the Tower. Its expansive courtyard is encircled by a vaulted prayer hall. Inside, elements of Western architecture from the old church are still visible, including the northern entrance and the Lombard-style bell tower, which was transformed into the minaret. The numerous foundation plaques and decrees inscribed in the Great Mosque not only provide information about the building but also reveal details of daily life during the Mamluke period.
• Taynal Mosque - Taynal Mosque is a significant mosque built in 1336 by Saif Ed-Dine Taynâl on the site of a ruined Crusader church. The adjoining domed mausoleum contains the tomb of the founder. Some elements of the original structure were reused in the mosque, such as the two rows of granite columns with late Roman capitals, which stand in the middle of the first prayer hall. The entrance of the second prayer hall is a unique example of architectural decoration in Tripoli during the Mamluke era.
• Souk Al-Harajb - The souks of Tripoli are enchanting. They offer visitors a chance to step into a vibrant, bustling, and colorful world and gain insight into centuries-old traditions. Wandering through the souks with their lively passageways and hidden alleys, filled with a multitude of smells and a plethora of sounds and colors, is like entering a theater filled with fantastic characters, props, and stories. There are nine souks in total in Tripoli: Attareen, Bazerkan, Haddadin, Haraj, Kameh, Koundarjiyeh, Nahhasin, Samak, and Sayyaghin. Besides the food souk, which offers plenty of fresh produce as well as meat, fish, and much more.
• Khan Al-Khayyatin - The Khayyatin Khan is part of the Tripoli Souks. It is a long rectangular building measuring about 40 by 80 meters, with a covered central courtyard and shops on either side. As the name Khan al Khayyatin suggests, the khan housed and still houses tailors and other related trades such as needles, thread, and sewing machines.
• Tripoli Soap Factory Khan el masriyen - The Khan As Sabon (Soap Khan) was constructed at the beginning of the seventeenth century. Initially, it was intended to serve as a military barracks to house Ottoman troops and was strategically built in the city center to enable the pasha to control any uprising. It is a large rectangular structure with two-story arcaded corridors surrounding a fountain courtyard.
• Hammam al-Jadid - Built around 1740 and known as the “New Bath,” Hammam Al-Jadid is the largest “hammam” in Tripoli. Although it has not been operational since the 1970s, its faded grandeur continues to inspire the imagination.
• Ezzeddine Hammam - Hammam Izzed-dine is a public bathhouse gifted to the city of Tripoli by its Mamluke governor ‘Izz ed-Dîne Aybak. The governor, who passed away in 1298, is interred in a mausoleum beside the hammam. The Hammam ‘Izz ed-Dîne was in continuous use until recently and is currently undergoing restoration.
• El Mina Port - Al-Mina is a coastal town in Tripoli, occupying the site of the ancient Phoenician city of Tripoli and serving as the harbor city for modern-day Tripoli. It features nine islands, four of which have been designated as natural reserves to support fish breeding and preserve their natural habitat.

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• Tour Leader
• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch
• Gratuities

Embark on a journey through the captivating history and vibrant culture of Lebanon with a private tour to Byblos and Tripoli. Nestled along the Mediterranean coast, these ancient cities offer a tapestry of experiences that seamlessly blend the past with the present. From the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, to the bustling markets and historic landmarks of Tripoli, each moment is infused with the rich heritage and diversity of this remarkable region. Join us as we delve into the storied past, explore hidden gems, and uncover the timeless allure of Byblos and Tripoli on an unforgettable private tour tailored to your interests and preferences.

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