• Sidon - Sidon, one of the most ancient Phoenician cities, was established in the 3rd millennium BC and flourished in the 2nd millennium BC. Renowned for its purple dyes and glassware, Sidon was also visited by Jesus. During the Crusades, the city changed hands multiple times, experiencing destruction and reconstruction.
• Crusaders Sea Castle - Constructed by the Crusaders in the 13th century, the Sidon Sea Castle is situated on a small island linked to the mainland by a causeway, serving as a fortress in the Holy Land. It stands as a significant historical landmark in Sidon, Lebanon. The Mamluks largely destroyed it in 1291, but it was restored by Fakhr el-Dine Maan II in the early 17th century. Historical prints depict the fortress as a site of great beauty, though few of its original decorations remain.
• Khan al-Franj - Khan al-Franj is a key attraction in Sidon. Built in the early 17th century by Emir Fakhreddine II, it served as a hotel for ambassadors and a hub for trade between Lebanon and France. The hotel quickly became a center for literature, religion, history, industry, and diplomacy, fostering culture and civilization. It features a typical khan design with a large rectangular courtyard, a central fountain, and surrounding covered galleries.
• Soap Museum - Saida - The Soap Museum in Sidon is dedicated to Levantine soaps. Originally a soap workshop established by the Hammoud family in the 17th century, the museum explores the history, development, and manufacturing techniques of soap in the region. Visitors can watch demonstrations of traditional olive oil soap-making and learn about the history of “hammam” (bath) traditions. The museum also showcases artifacts discovered during excavations, including clay pipe heads from the 17th to 19th centuries and pottery fragments. The building itself is an old soap factory from the 17th century, with parts dating back to the 13th century.
• Sidon Souks - The souk in Sidon is the hub of retail and craft industry activities. It is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways filled with small kiosks, shops, cafes, street vendors, butchers, grocers, shoemakers, tailors, and jewelers.
• Basilica of Our Lady of Mantara - بازيليك سيدة المنطرة - Our Lady of Awaiting, also known as Our Lady of Mantara, is a Melkite Greek Catholic shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, discovered on September 8, 1721, by a young shepherd. The shrine includes a tower topped with a statue of the Virgin and Child, a cathedral, a cemetery, and a sacred cave believed to be where the Virgin Mary rested while waiting for Jesus.
• Tyre - Tyre is an ancient Phoenician port city and the birthplace of Elissar, the Phoenician princess who founded Carthage. It was globally renowned for its purple dye made from murex sea snails. Two main archaeological sites, “Al-Bass” and “Al-Mina,” highlight its historical importance. With a beautiful seaside location, Tyre is a popular holiday destination known for its excellent and clean beaches. The town’s origins date back to around 2750 BC, and it was subsequently ruled by Egyptians and the famous King Hiram, under whom it thrived. It was later colonized by the Assyrians, Neo-Babylonians, Greeks, Seleucids, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans.
• Tyre Hippodrome - The Tyre Hippodrome, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tyre, south Lebanon, dates back to the 2nd century A.D. It is considered one of the largest and best-preserved Roman hippodromes of its kind in the Roman world.
• Ruins of Tyre: The Egyptian Port - Tyre once had two harbors: the Sidonian in the north and the Egyptian harbor in the south. Today, Tyre’s port is a bustling fishing port, with remnants of a 750-meter-long mole still visible, and ancient building remains can be seen in the water.
• Old Souk’s Heritage Square - The Old Souk of Tyre is filled with small shops selling gold, copper, vegetables, fish, meat, clothing, and antiques. Popular stops include delicious sandwiches, foul, and hummus.

• Private transportation
• Tour Leader
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Local Guide in Tyre

• Lunch
• Gratuities

Embark on a captivating journey through Lebanon’s history and culture with a Full-Day private Tour to Sidon, Tyre, and Maghdouche. Explore the ancient cities of Sidon and Tyre, rich with Phoenician, Roman, and Byzantine ruins. Discover the sacred Shrine of Our Lady of Mantara in Maghdouche. Led by knowledgeable guides, delve into the layers of history and cultural significance of these remarkable sites. Experience the essence of Lebanon’s past on this unforgettable adventure.

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