Top Beirut Tours by Duration

Spare yourself the rigors of Lebanese driving and let a professional take the wheel on this convenient door-to-door tour of Tripoli with Batroun or Byblos. Spend the morning exploring Tripoli’s ancient souks, crusader fortress, and a pastry factory. Then return by way of either historic Byblos, with its Phoenician and Roman ruins, or Batroun, with its charming old town.

Hotel pick up between: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM First visit Jeita Grotto, which was nominated as one of the 7 Wonders of the World, enjoy a scenic cable car ride up to the upper cave,after exploring, take a train ride down to the lower cave where you will take a boat ride under the river cavern. Second Visit the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, Harissa, which overlooks the Jounieh Bay, and offers panoramic views similar to that of Rio de Janeiro’s statue of Christ, enjoy a cable car ride up to Harissa Last Visit Byblos, one of the oldest still inhabited cities in the world 8000 years old. Walk through the old souq, visit the Byblos Castle, Fossils Museum, Wax Museum, Byblos old port, and St Jean Marc Church. Return back to Beirut Arrival time between 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

This Byblos, Jeita Grotto, and Harissa day trip from Beirut showcases the best of Lebanon’s most fascinating cities. A must-do guided tour, this trip is ideal for first-time visitors, history lovers, and travelers interested in learning more about the ancient cities of the world. Learn how some 24 successive civilizations in Harissa have made it one of the top archeological sites in the country and get an up close look at the stunning caverns of Jeita Grotto. This tour also includes a stop in Byblos—widely recognized as one of the oldest cities in the world—and a traditional Lebanese lunch.

Skip the self-drive dangers and relax with a designated driver at the wheel as you check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one delicious wine tasting on this action-packed tour. Immerse in the Bekaa Valley’s rich history as you explore the Roman ruins of Baalbek and the 8th-century Islamic city of Anjar with local experts. After a restaurant lunch, discover the Chateau Ksara winery and savor Lebanese wines.

Explore the ancient ruins and winemaking heritage of Lebanon on this full-day trip from Beirut, including lunch. With an expert guide, visit the age-old ruins at Baalbek, a stunning complex of Roman temples and buildings that made up the Roman city of Heliopolis. After a tour of the 8th-century Ummayad ruins at Anjar, finish at the Ksara Caves, a series of ancient caverns used as wine cellars by Lebanon’s oldest winery, Chateau Ksara. Tour the winery and cave cellars before your return to Beirut.

Discover the Lebanon of old on this full-day trip from Beirut. Traveling by air-conditioned coach with an expert guide, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Holy (Qadisha) Valley, famous for its early Christian monasteries and churches. Take a guided walking tour around Bsharri, the birthplace of poet Kahlil Gibran, and explore the Gibran Museum and religious sites before an included lunch stop. Then, visit the Monastery of St. Anthony in Kozhaya and admire the magnificent Cedars of Lebanon, where towering cedar trees—once part of the country’s prized ancient forests—still flourish.

Escape the bustle of the capital and discover three of Lebanon’s most enriching history-packed sites on this three-for-one, small-group combo tour. Explore the one-time summer palace of the Umayyad dynasty, see some of the region’s best-preserved Roman ruins, including temples to Jupiter and Venus, and taste multiple wine samples in the oldest winery in Lebanon. Tours also include a local restaurant lunch.

Cover two of Lebanon’s most iconic attractions on this private, double-duty day trip to Jeita and Harissa. Wander the stalactite and stalagmite-filled grotto nominated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, with a boat ride through the mysterious limestone caves. Then, travel by cable car to the hilltop statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, complete with postcard-perfect views over Jounieh Bay.

This full-day tour of Beirut, Beiteddine and Deir El Qamar takes you through some of the most popular towns and sites in Lebanon. Immerse yourself in the cultures, traditions and landscapes of this diverse land as you make your way through traditional villages and landmarks like the Martyrs’ Statue, Mosque of Emir Fakhr Eddine and the stunning Beiteddine Palace with your friendly and informative local guide.

Jeita Grottos where you start your first visit by taking a cable car to the upper cave. A smooth walk inside, shows how wonderful nature is with all the stalactites and stalagmites rising here and there forming these breathtaking shapes. You may take the touristic train down to the lower cave, or walk down for few minutes enjoying the Dog River valley scenes until you reach the 2nd entrance. The Captain will invite you to a short ride in a fishing boat on sweet cold water. Train or walk to the way out. The “Teleferique” in Jounieh city. Take the cable car to the peak of Harissa. Panoramic views guaranteed on the way up overlooking Jounieh city. An average ride to Byblos city the cradle of the Phoenician alphabet. 22 letters that lead to the Latin alphabet. It is where you may have your lunch break and then proceed to visit the oldest coastal inhabited city of the Mediterranean, the old souks, the shops and bars and the old Phoenician port.

Leave Lebanon’s crazy traffic to the experts and relax on this door-to-door guided day tour. First, explore the majestic Jeita Grotto, on foot and by boat; next, tour the Crusader Castle and ancient ruins of Byblos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, ride the Teleferique cable car to the towering shrine of Our Lady of Harissa. Along the way, enjoy a restaurant lunch and shopping time in the Byblos souks.

Hit three of Lebanon’s top attractions—and escape the bustle of the capital—on this three-for-one, small-group day trip from Beirut. Hop a boat to explore stalactite-filled Jeita Grotto, cover seven thousand years of history in picturesque Byblos, and take a cable car in Harissa to the panoramic statue, Our Lady of Lebanon. Tours also include door-to-door transfers and lunch.

Visit historic gems of the Lebanese coast on a full-day tour from Beirut to Sidon, Tyre, and Maghdoucheh. Combining transport and tours saves time for sightseeing, so you can soak up even more fascinating history. From the colorful Sidon Souks to the UNESCO-listed monuments of Sidon, you’ll get a guided introduction to key highlights along the way.

Discover some of Lebanon’s top attractions with ease on this private Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara day trip from Beirut. Explore the ancient Roman city of Baalbek with your private guide and discover sites of interest including the Baalbek Heliopolis and the Temple of Jupiter. Soak up the atmosphere among the bustling markets of Anjar and visit the Umayyad Ruins. Marvel at the spectacular Ksara Caves in Ksara, where thousands of wine bottles lie maturing. Sample delicious local wines at the Chateau Ksara winery before returning to Beirut.

Taste wine and experience Lebanon's countryside on this full-day private tour. Accompanied by a driver-guide, depart from your Beirut hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to the Beqaa Valley. Stop in Baalbeck and admire the three ancient Roman temples of Heliopolis. Pause for lunch before continuing to Ksara, where you can taste local wines. Go for a hike in the Chouf Cedars Forest and admire the country’s national trees.

Cover three of Lebanon’s most captivating sites on this full-day, private combo tour, departing from Beirut. Explore the crystallized limestone caves of Jeita Grotto, learn about the ancient Phoenicians in the thousands-year-old coastal city of Byblos, and travel by cable car for stunning panoramic views over Beirut and Jounieh Bay. Tours include private, chauffeured vehicle transfers.

Explore the UNESCO–listed Holy Valley on this private Cedars of Lebanon, Kozhaya and Besharreh day trip from Beirut. Discover top attractions in Besharreh including the Gibran Museum and surrounding churches. Visit the Monastery of St Anthony in Kozhaya with your private guide, and enjoy panoramic views over the forests and valleys. Travel into Lebanon’s highest mountain range where beautiful cedar groves and ancient forests await. Admire the majestic Cedars of Lebanon and learn of the many uses to which the beautiful timber has been put.

This day trip from Beirut includes stops at Byblos and Jeita—two of Lebanon’s most famous destinations. Experience the wonder of one of the world’s oldest tounds and take in the beauty of the incredible Jeita Grotto with the knowledge and expertise of your friendly local guide. Learn about the 24 civilizations that came out of Byblos, which is widely recognized as one of the nation’s top archeological sites, and navigate the limestone caves of the enchanting Jita Grotto on this memorable day-long tour.

Discover three of Lebanon’s top heritage sites on this attraction-packed day trip, departing from Beirut. Explore the stunning, crusader-era sea castle of Sidon, wander through the ruins of bustling Tyre, once a Phoenician settlement, and stop at Our Lady of Awaiting, a Melkite Greek Catholic Marian shrine in Maghdouche.

Explore the Lebanese cities of Harissa and Byblos, plus see the Jeita Grotto, on this private day tour from Beirut. Your seasoned and professional English-speaking guide shows you around one of the oldest cities on earth and takes you to one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders. Gain insight into the history of this historical place, get an up-close look at the Statue of the Virgin Mary in Harissa, and venture into one of the area’s most well-known and well-preserved archeological areas. It’s a one-day tour that hits all the hot spots and is sure to leave you with a new appreciation of this ancient land.

Discover the historical highlights of Lebanon’s Chouf region on this 6-hour tour from Beirut. With a local guide, travel by air-conditioned coach into the area’s terraced valleys and mountains, and visit the Beiteddine Palace, built by Emir Bashir Shihab II in 1818. Tour the beautiful arcades and courtyards, and hear how they were designed by Italian architects. After a delicious Lebanese lunch, explore the nearby town of Deir El Qamar. Stroll through the historical center and see its well-preserved medieval palace and other treasures, including the 15th-century Mosque of Fakhreddine.

Skip the self-drive hassles and choose a private driver to venture deep into the Biblical heart of Lebanon—the Qadisha Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise past ancient monasteries and cave churches to the village of Bcharre, then explore the Gibran Museum, dedicated to the Lebanese-American writer Khalil Gibran, and the ancient cedar reserve known as the Cedars of God. Tour includes round-trip door-to-door transfers but excludes entrance fees.

Escape the bustle of Beirut in favor of something more relaxed with this small group tour to the countryside where you will enjoy the landscape and the scenery of mount Lebanon. You will visit Jubran museum, Qadisha Valley, The Cedars forest reserve and the monastery of St. Kozhaya. Lebanese lunch, all entrance fees and hotel pick-up and drop-off are included in this tour.

Wine-tasting and driving really don’t mix—especially not in Lebanon. So treat yourself to a private car and driver/guide as you explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Baalbek, with its spectacular Roman temples, and the 8th-century Islamic city of Anjar. Finish with a tour and tasting at Lebanon’s oldest winery, Chateau Ksara.