Arrival Day: Airport Transfer

Beirut International Airport - The most efficient way to reach hotels. Our private airport transfer service operates 24/7, ideal for passengers traveling from Beirut Airport to any destination in the area. Passengers are welcomed at the arrival terminals, and a vehicle is ready to depart as soon as the passenger checks in. There are no luggage restrictions, no waiting time fees, and no cancellation fees. This service is highly favored by travelers visiting Beirut.

Beirut - Welcome to Beirut! Our professional driver will transport you to your hotel in Beirut. Relax and prepare for your tour the following day!

Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos

Jeita Grotto - The Jeita Grotto, a system of two separate but interconnected karstic limestone caves formed over millions of years, is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. Situated 300 meters above sea level, it has a height difference of 305 meters. The Jeita upper cave stretches 2,130 meters and features a rich variety of crystallized formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns, mushrooms, ponds, curtains, and draperies. The lower gallery, 6,200 meters long, is located 60 meters below the upper gallery and is traversed by a smooth underwater river and a lake.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon is one of the world’s most significant shrines honoring the Virgin Mary, located in Harissa, a major Christian pilgrimage site in Lebanon. The shrine is marked by a massive, 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of God, standing 8.5 meters high with a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary extends her hands towards Beirut, overlooking the Bay of Jounieh, offering one of the world’s most stunning panoramic views.

Churches of Harissa - Harissa is a major Christian pilgrimage site with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon. The pilgrimage 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 her arms outstretched. The statue was created at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908. Inside the statue’s base is a small chapel. Additionally, a large cathedral made of concrete and glass stands next to the statue. Other churches of various Christian denominations in the Harissa area include the Byzantine-style Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul, located south of the statue and built between 1948 and 1998, the Apostolic Nunciature (Papal Embassy), and the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches.

Teleferique du Liban - The Telepherique is one of Lebanon’s oldest and most visited tourist attractions. It is a gondola lift system located in Jounieh, a city 16 km north of Beirut, that transports passengers above the pine-forested steep mountain to an altitude of 650 meters, arriving at the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa, offering breathtaking views of the Bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city.

Byblos - Byblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities, has been inhabited since Neolithic times and is closely linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. Byblos is also directly associated with the history and spread of the Phoenician alphabet.

Byblos Citadel - Byblos Castle, a restored 12th-century Crusader castle surrounded by a 10-meter-wide dry moat, is located just inside Byblos’ atmospheric archaeological site, which contains the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks. It’s an impressive structure that offers an excellent view over the ruins from the top of its foursquare keep. A series of Bronze Age dwellings is clearly visible below the walls as you look towards the sea. Inside the castle, there’s a small museum and a room with information panels outlining the city’s history.

The Old Souq - Byblos old souk is a historic market where tourists can shop for souvenirs and antiques or simply stroll along the old cobblestone streets and enjoy the architecture.

Byblos Dock And Fishing Port - Byblos Port is an ancient port in Byblos and is believed by the Lebanese to be the oldest port in the world. Around 3000 BC, Byblos Port was the most important timber shipping center in the eastern Mediterranean.

Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara

Baalbek - Baalbek is home to the Baalbek temple complex, which includes two of the largest and most magnificent Roman temple ruins: the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. This Phoenician city, where a triad of deities was worshipped, was known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period. It retained its religious function during Roman times when the sanctuary of the Heliopolitan Jupiter attracted thousands of pilgrims. Baalbek, with its colossal structures, is one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its peak.

Temples of Baalbek - The complex of temples at Baalbek is located at the foot of the southwest slope of Anti-Lebanon, bordering the fertile plain of the Bekaa at an altitude of 1150 meters. The city of Baalbek reached its peak during Roman times. Its colossal constructions, built over more than two centuries, make it one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims flocked to the sanctuary to venerate the three deities, known as the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, an essentially Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus).

Temples of Baalbek - Baalbek’s Roman ruins, Lebanon’s greatest Roman treasure, can be counted among the wonders of the ancient world. The largest and most noble Roman temples ever built, they are also among the best preserved.

Temple of Jupiter - The Temple of Jupiter is a colossal Roman temple, the largest of the Roman world, situated at the Baalbek complex in Heliopolis. The temple served as an oracle and was dedicated to Jupiter Heliopolitanus. It is not known who designed the temple, nor exactly when it was constructed. Work probably began around 16 BC and was nearly complete by about AD 60. It is situated at the western end of the Great Court of Roman Heliopolis, on a broad platform of stone raised another 7 meters above the huge stones of the foundation, three of which are among the heaviest blocks ever used in construction. It was the biggest temple dedicated to Jupiter in the entire Roman Empire. The columns were 30 meters high with a diameter of nearly 2.5 meters: the biggest in the classical world. It took three centuries to create this colossal temple complex.

Temple of Bacchus - The Temple of Bacchus is part of the Baalbek temple complex located in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. The temple complex is considered an outstanding archaeological and artistic site of Imperial Roman Architecture and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. The Temple of Bacchus is one of the best-preserved and grandest Roman temple ruins; its age is unknown, but its fine ornamentation can be dated to the second century CE.

Temple of Venus - The Temple of Venus was built in the third century. Built on a horseshoe-shaped platform, it consists of a circular shrine with a square entrance that is almost as big. The outer façade of the shrine is graced by five niches, which means that there is not a single square wall. In the niches are representations of doves and shells, which has been taken as evidence that the shrine was dedicated to Venus.

Sayyida Khawla Shrine - The Mosque of Sayyida Khawla in Baalbek, Lebanon, is erected on the site where Sayyida Khawla, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is believed to have been buried. People of Baalbek believe that when the caravan of captives of Karbala passed Baalbek, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, called Khawla, passed away and was buried there.

Stone of the Pregnant Woman - The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a worked Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Together with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. The two building blocks were presumably intended for the nearby Roman temple complex and are characterized by a monolithic gigantism that was unparalleled in antiquity.

Anjar - The city of Anjar was founded by Caliph Walid I at the beginning of the 8th century. The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testimony to city planning under the Umayyads.

Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar - The Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar bear outstanding witness to the Umayyad civilization and are a good example of an inland commercial center, at the crossroads of two important routes: one leading from Beirut to Damascus and the other crossing the Bekaa and leading from Homs to Tiberias. The site of this ancient city was only discovered by archaeologists at the end of the 1940s. The ruins of Anjar include the walls of the Umayyad palace, harems, a mosque, the great palace of the Caliph, thermal baths, and many pillars which include some elements of the Roman architectural style.

Chateau Ksara - Château Ksara is a wine company in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests, Château Ksara developed the first dry wine in Lebanon. Château Ksara produces approximately 3 million bottles annually. Its wines are exported to over 40 countries.

Departure Day: Airport Drop-off

Beirut - Prepare yourself and your luggage to depart Lebanon after enjoying the three-day holiday package. We hope you will return and visit Lebanon again!

Beirut International Airport - After checking out of your hotel in Beirut, our representative will be waiting to transfer you to Beirut Airport 2-3 hours before your flight departure. We wish you a pleasant journey and a safe flight.

• 3 nights’ accommodation at a Beirut city hotel
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
• Lunch included
• Participation in 2 small-group tours
• Breakfast included

• Dinner
• Personal Expenses

When visiting Lebanon, Baalbek is often the next destination for tourists after Byblos, and for good reason. The Roman ruins of Baalbek boast a rich history and culture that will surely leave visitors in awe.

This 4-day tour from Beirut includes exploring the archaeological sites of Byblos, Anjar, and Baalbek. Participants will also enjoy the natural beauty of Jeita Grotto and Jounieh Bay. The tour includes a visit to Our Lady of Lebanon, offering incredible experiences and the chance to savor authentic Lebanese wine in the renowned Bekaa Valley. Knowledgeable guides will provide insightful overviews of each location, sharing fascinating stories and facts.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.