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Jeita, Harissa & Byblos Semi-Private Tour: Explore UNESCO Sites and Enjoy Local Experiences
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Jitta
Embark on a semi-private tour to Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos and discover UNESCO World Heritage sites. Ride cable-cars, explore caves, visit a stunning statue, and enjoy local experiences.
Embark on a semi-private tour to Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos and discover UNESCO World Heritage sites. Ride cable-cars, explore caves, visit a stunning statue, and enjoy local experiences.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jeita Grotto - Guests will be warmly greeted at their Beirut hotel at 8:30 am for a delightful start to the day. They will have approximately 1.5 hours to explore the renowned JEITA GROTTOS, a fascinating system of two interconnected karstic limestone caves stretching nearly 10 kilometers in length, before proceeding to the next exciting…
- Jeita Grotto - Guests will be warmly greeted at their Beirut hotel at 8:30 am for a delightful start to the day. They will have approximately 1.5 hours to explore the renowned JEITA GROTTOS, a fascinating system of two interconnected karstic limestone caves stretching nearly 10 kilometers in length, before proceeding to the next exciting destination.
- Harissa - The journey continues to the remarkable Virgin Mary Statue in HARISSA, reached by car through the scenic mountains.
- The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Visitors will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of JOUNIEH bay and the surrounding picturesque landscapes.
- Téléferique Harissa - Guests will have the opportunity to ride the main cable car from Harissa to Jounieh or travel by vehicle to the next significant stop, Byblos.
- Byblos Port - The exploration of Byblos begins with a 1.5-hour tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Visitors will enjoy a stroll along the Marina, leading to the castle and the souk.
- Byblos Castle - There is an option to enter the Crusader castle in Byblos, historically known as the castle of Gibelet. It is located next to the Phoenician archaeological site, which includes the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks.
- Byblos - Guests will then head to a traditional restaurant to savor Mediterranean Lebanese cuisine before being returned to their hotel.
- Old Souk - After visiting the castle, guests can explore the old souk of Byblos, a historic market offering a variety of local shops with antiques, souvenirs, local crafts, and other merchandise.
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking Group Leader/Driver
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Informative brief explanations at each site
- Fuel surcharges included
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
- Expert English-speaking Group Leader/Driver
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Informative brief explanations at each site
- Fuel surcharges included
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
• This Small Group Tour is Semi-Private and accommodates a maximum of 7 Travelers.
Immediate confirmation is provided, and we honor all bookings, even for individuals traveling alone.
• Full-day excursion to Jeita Grottos, Byblos, Harissa from Beirut.
• Experience the Jeita Grottos by taking an exciting ride on the mini cable-car, a boat tour within…
• This Small Group Tour is Semi-Private and accommodates a maximum of 7 Travelers.
Immediate confirmation is provided, and we honor all bookings, even for individuals traveling alone.
• Full-day excursion to Jeita Grottos, Byblos, Harissa from Beirut.
• Experience the Jeita Grottos by taking an exciting ride on the mini cable-car, a boat tour within the caves, and a return journey on the mini train.
• Visit the iconic Virgin Mary Statue in HARISSA via cable-car and enjoy the stunning bird’s eye view of Jounieh bay.
• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Byblos with its captivating Marina, Market and Castle.
• Optional traditional lunch for a taste of local cuisine.
• Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off service from a majority of Beirut hotels.
- Children ages 3 years and under are free, but their seats are subject to availability. They may have to ride on their parents’ laps if seats are not available.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
- Wheelchair are available on request, please advise at time of booking if the wheelchair is required.
- What to Bring: Comfortable lightweight clothing, pls check the weather on the date of the Tour. Good walking shoes or sneakers.
Location
Jeita Grotto
Valley of the Dog River
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(34 Ratings)
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Compass29042755261
Sep 7, 2023
A great day out with Harake! - We had a wonderful time with Harake on our tour of the Jeita Grotto, Byblos, Harrissa and Batroun. He was very knowledgeable and kind. Everything was really interesting to see and we had lots of fun thank-you.
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Karla_a
Aug 28, 2023
Great experience - Mr. Harake was the guide and driver of the day, and it was terrific; all the communication, services, and guides were perfect.
The downside is that you cannot take pics at Jeita.
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Giovanni_p
Apr 12, 2023
Great Tour - The guide, the tour, the lunch, everything is great… even with the raining of the day
The Grotto is amazing and Byblos is a great too, my first Phoenician city
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Karmen_b
Feb 10, 2023
Very beautiful day... - Very beautiful day visiting Byblos and Harissa, I would recommend for everyone who is visiting Lebanon!
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Theodoros
Feb 8, 2023
Totally worth it! - The guide was extremely kind and helpful, the route was beautiful and we enjoyed every minute! Also the food was very good, but i don’t believe there’s bad food in Lebanon!
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Haldunbirkan_b
Jan 2, 2023
Good Choice - Mr. Harake was a very good guide and driver. He was extremely kind, knowledgeable and friendly. He picked us up from the hotel on time. Traveling with him was very enjoyable. If you come to Beirut, you should definitely buy this tour. You will have an unforgettable view and journey. The restaurant in Byblos is also the right choice for lunch. Thank you for everything Mr Harake..
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Dg_t
Dec 17, 2022
Recommended - Friendly and caring tour guide/driver who shares a lot of useful info with us. Pick up on time and easy to communicate with. I enjoyed myself during this trip and will recommend it to other travellers.
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Kate
Nov 22, 2022
Byblos, Harissa and Jietta. What a great day. - This was a last minute booking as my other booked tour had cancelled. And it was a great choice. Pick up was from.my hotel, and was on time and preceded by a Whatsapp message with the name of the driver and car details including plate number. They're small but important details.
There were three of us, and Jad the driver is helpful, interested and makes sure the day goes smoothly with arranging tickets for the various sights and coordinating lunch.
It was a public holiday and traffic was lighter than usual which was nice. Stop one is at Jietta, the most extraordinary limestone caves, including a short boat trip through some.of the caves. The middle stop was Harissa, a monument to our lady of Lebanon and a modern church, high on a hill. It's hard to get a food look at the church, but the formed concrete roof/sides appear to reflect shapes in the stalagtites we'd seen earlier. Downhill is via cable car, appears ancient but offers views to the horizon as you descend. Jade was waiting at the bottom for the next part of the day, Byblos. There is a castle and the ruins of an village, very early evidence of human development. The site is quite open and there's lots ro see including a mini-amphitheatre. Then a walk through a Souk, which was very quiet, then lunch, which was very generous and delicious.
Jad was informative and happy to answer questions and overall he helped to make this a really good day.
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Melina_m
Nov 12, 2022
Great experience - Great tour! I was picked up at 8:30am and back by 1:30pm, though I was the only one on my tour, so the time may run longer for groups. Harake was my driver, and he was professional, courteous, and patient. Highly recommended. Lunch is in an upscale restaurant, overlooking the water. Good portion sizes. A short boat tour in Jeita is included, absolutely beautiful.
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Sallyanne_r
May 4, 2023
Just get a taxi yourself…. - We were not contacted re pick up. Original time was 8.30. At 8.50 the hotel contacted them man’s they said couldn’t contact us. Every other company did plus the pick up was from our hotel so they could have got a message to us via them. Plus we had only paid 48 hours earlier so obvious we were going. Eventually turned up at 9.50 clapped out old car with a man who spoke very little English- it was meant to be a guided tour. We could have just got a taxi at substantially less cost.
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