Day 1: Explore Downtown Beirut and Jeita Grotto
Begin the day with a morning jog or a warm cup of coffee along the Beirut Corniche, a three-mile coastal promenade which is the center of the active, morning scene. Spend the rest of the morning wandering the pedestrian mall around Nejmeh square, stopping to take in the superb architecture of the vibrant capital city. Grab a bite at a local café and fill your afternoon with a trip to Jeitta Grotto, a heavily visited site located 11 miles north of downtown Beirut. Once a finalist for the “7 Wonders of the Natural World”, the sprawling subterranean compound features an upper and lower cavern where visitors can explore the inner recesses of the longest explored cave in Lebanon. Accessible via walkway or riverboat ride, the White Chamber in the upper grotto is home to the world’s largest stalactite, an outcropping which dangles an amazing 27 feet down from the damp ceiling above.
Day 2: Road trip through Ksara, Baalbek and Anjar
Set in the fertile Beqaa Valley east of Beirut, the road leading into the eastern mountains features some of the best known and most historic sites in all of Lebanon. Passengers wanting to stretch their legs can stop at a number of local vineyards, the most famous of which, Chateau Ksara, features a tour of underground wine cellars believed to have been carved by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago. Continuing down the road, the ruins at Baalbek feature the remains of the Temple of Jupiter, a structure which would become the largest temple constructed anywhere in the Roman Empire. Of special note are the three stones known as the Trilithon which continue to baffle historians as to how rocks of such immense size could ever have been moved and purposefully used for construction. Though set over 50 miles from Beirut, a daytrip to Baalbek is a must on any Lebanon itinerary. Nearby, the ancient city of Anjar provides the only remaining glimpse into a city constructed entirely during the period of Umayyad rule. Set along an important trading route between Damascus and Beirut, Anjar is a forgotten relic of history recently excavated and returned to life.
Day 3: Visit Beiteddine and Byblos
Though located opposite directions from each other, get an early start and head out to the sprawling palace complex at Beiteddine, the nation’s best example of 19th century Lebanese architecture and a window into the private lives of the nation’s elite and affluent ruling class. After having perused the site many have dubbed “the Alhambra of Lebanon”, backtrack up the coast for an afternoon enjoying the vibrant souks and coastal cafes of Byblos, a town considered by historians to be amongst the oldest continuously inhabited cities found anywhere on the globe.
Tours & Tickets
Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara Day Trip from Beirut
Take a full-day trip to the amazing cities of Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara, and immerse yourself in a captivating world of Lebanese history. The cities of Baalbek ... Read more
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Private Tour: Byblos, Jeita Grotto and Harissa Day Trip from Beirut
Discover the fascinating Lebanese cities of Byblos and Harissa, as well as the world-famous Jeita Grotto, on a private day trip from Beirut! On this guided ... Read more
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Cedars of Lebanon, Kozhaya and Besharreh Day Trip from Beirut
On this Beirut full-day trip, discover the villages of Besharreh and Kozhaya in Lebanon's World Heritage-listed Holy Valley before exploring the Cedars of ... Read more
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Private Tour: Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara Day Trip from Beirut
Take a private day trip from Beirut to the amazing cities of Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Lebanese history. The ... Read more
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Historical Beirut Walking Tour
Be enchanted by the capital of modern Lebanon, the country’s cultural and commercial center. On your half-day guided tour of Beirut, see the city’s top ... Read more
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Private Tour: Cedars of Lebanon, Kozhaya and Besharreh Day Trip from Beirut
On this private day trip from Beirut, discover the villages of Besharreh and Kozhaya in Lebanon's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Holy Valley. Besharreh and ... Read more
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Full-Day Tour of Beirut, Beiteddine and Deir El Qamar
On this full-day Beirut tour, see popular Beirut sights and take a trip to the towns of Beiteddine (Beit El Dine) and Deir El Qamar (Deir El Kamar). Immerse ... Read more
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)