• Jeita Grotto - The Jeita Grotto is a remarkable system of two distinct yet connected karstic limestone caves, formed over millions of years, and is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. Situated 300 meters above sea level, it has a height difference of 305 meters. The upper cave stretches 2,130 meters and boasts a rich variety of crystallized formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, columns, mushrooms, ponds, curtains, and draperies. The lower gallery, 60 meters below the upper, extends 6,200 meters and features a serene underwater river and lake.
• Baalbek - Baalbek is renowned for the Baalbek temple complex, which houses two of the largest and most magnificent Roman temple ruins: the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. This ancient Phoenician city, known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic era, maintained its religious significance in Roman times, drawing thousands of pilgrims to the sanctuary of Heliopolitan Jupiter. Baalbek’s monumental structures exemplify the pinnacle of Imperial Roman architecture.
• Temples of Baalbek - The temple complex at Baalbek is located at the base of the southwest slope of Anti-Lebanon, adjacent to the fertile Bekaa plain at an altitude of 1,150 meters. Baalbek flourished during Roman times, with its massive constructions spanning over two centuries, making it one of the most renowned sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims flocked to venerate the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, a Phoenician cult comprising Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus.
• Temples of Baalbek - The Roman ruins of Baalbek, Lebanon’s most significant Roman treasure, are considered among the wonders of the ancient world. These grand Roman temples are the largest and most majestic ever built and are also among the best preserved.
• Temple of Jupiter - The Temple of Jupiter, the largest Roman temple, is located at the Baalbek complex in Heliopolis. Dedicated to Jupiter Heliopolitanus, it served as an oracle. The designer and exact construction date are unknown, but work likely began around 16 BC and was nearly finished by AD 60. Positioned at the western end of the Great Court of Roman Heliopolis, it stands on a stone platform raised 7 meters above the massive foundation stones, three of which are among the heaviest ever used. It was the largest temple dedicated to Jupiter in the Roman Empire, with columns 30 meters high and nearly 2.5 meters in diameter, the largest in the classical world. The temple complex took three centuries to complete.
• Temple of Bacchus - The Temple of Bacchus is part of the Baalbek temple complex in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. This site is an exceptional example of Imperial Roman Architecture and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. The Temple of Bacchus is one of the best-preserved and most magnificent Roman temple ruins, with its exquisite ornamentation dating to the second century CE.
• Temple of Venus - Constructed in the third century, the Temple of Venus features a circular shrine on a horseshoe-shaped platform with a square entrance nearly as large. The shrine’s outer façade includes five niches, ensuring no square walls. The niches contain depictions of doves and shells, suggesting the shrine was dedicated to Venus.
• Sayyida Khawla Shrine - The Mosque of Sayyida Khawla in Baalbek, Lebanon, is built on the site believed to be the burial place of Sayyida Khawla, daughter of Imam al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Locals believe that when the caravan of Karbala captives passed through Baalbek, Khawla passed away and was buried there.
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman - The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Alongside another ancient stone block nearby, it ranks among the largest monoliths ever quarried. These massive blocks were likely intended for the nearby Roman temple complex and are noted for their unparalleled monolithic gigantism in antiquity.
• Chateau Ksara - Château Ksara is a renowned wine company in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, established in 1857 by Jesuit priests. It pioneered the first dry wine in Lebanon and produces approximately 3 million bottles annually, exporting its wines to over 40 countries.

• Guided Tour of Baalbek
• Tour Leader
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Comfortable Private Transportation

• Lunch
• Gratuities

Embark on a delightful full-day tour from Beirut to the Lebanese countryside. Leave the logistics of planning a countryside tour behind. Simply relax and enjoy round-trip transportation in a private car or minivan, effortlessly traveling between attractions with the assurance that the entire day is pre-arranged.

Begin your adventure at Jeita Grotto, the longest cave complex in the Middle East and a renowned Lebanese landmark that was among the top 14 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition.

Next, journey to Baalbeck, Lebanon’s most magnificent Roman treasure and the ancient Phoenician city known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period, showcasing some of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its peak.

Conclude your tour with a visit to Ksara, a local winery, where you can savor a variety of local wines.

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