• 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.
• The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Located in Harissa, the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon is a significant global site honoring the Virgin Mary. It features a massive 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, standing 8.5 meters high with a five-meter diameter. The statue of the Virgin Mary extends her arms towards Beirut, offering one of the world’s most stunning panoramic views over the Bay of Jounieh.
• Churches of Harissa - Harissa is a prominent Christian pilgrimage destination, home to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. This site features a large 15-ton bronze and painted white statue of the Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban, with outstretched arms. Created at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908, the statue’s base houses a small chapel. Nearby, a grand cathedral made of concrete and glass stands beside the statue. Other nearby churches include the Byzantine-style Melkite Greek Catholic Basilica of St. Paul, built between 1948 and 1998, the Apostolic Nunciature (Papal Embassy), and the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches.
• Byblos - Byblos is one of the oldest Phoenician cities, inhabited since Neolithic times, and has been intricately linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean for millennia. It is also closely associated with the history and spread of the Phoenician alphabet.
• Byblos Castle - Byblos Castle is a restored 12th-century Crusader castle, surrounded by a 10-meter-wide dry moat, located within Byblos’ captivating archaeological site, which includes the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks. This impressive structure offers a superb view over the ruins from its four-square keep. Below the walls, a series of Bronze Age dwellings can be seen as you look towards the sea. Inside the castle, there is a small museum and a room with information panels detailing the city’s history.
• Old Souk - Byblos Old Souk is a historic market where visitors can purchase souvenirs and antiques or simply wander along the old cobblestone streets to 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 crucial timber shipping hub in the eastern Mediterranean.

• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• Small group sizes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional, knowledgeable guides
• Tickets / Admission to Jeita Grotto (if option selected)
• Tickets / Admission to Byblos Castle (if option selected)
• Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)

• Gratuities
• Food or drinks unless specified

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