• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut
  Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Beirut and head north along the coast. Byblos is just 45 minutes away and is best visited early, before the day heats up and the crowds gather.
• Byblos Castle - Arrive in Byblos during the peaceful morning hours — the ideal time to explore such an ancient city. The Crusader castle, constructed in the 12th century, was built using stones from Phoenician temples and Roman structures. Its walls tell the stories of entire civilizations for those who know how to read them. Inside, the archaeological site unfolds like a layered book: Neolithic foundations from 5000 BC, Bronze Age temples, Phoenician royal tombs carved into the bedrock, Persian-era remains, and Roman colonnaded streets. Byblos is the birthplace of the alphabet — the Phoenician script developed here laid the groundwork for Greek, Latin, Arabic, and all modern alphabets. Its name inspired the word Bible. Your guide will narrate every layer of this remarkable site.
• Old Souk - Exit the castle and enter the old souk — stone-paved lanes where Phoenician-inspired jewelry sparkles in workshop windows, antique dealers showcase centuries of treasures, and the aroma of fresh coffee wafts from doorways that have welcomed visitors for generations. A brief stroll captures the vibrant essence of a city that has been continuously inhabited.
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman - Before visiting the temples, stop at the ancient Roman quarry to see the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a massive limestone block 21 meters long and weighing an estimated 1,000 tonnes, still resting in the quarry where it was carved 2,000 years ago and never moved. The Romans intended to use stones even larger than this for their temple platform. Standing beside it, this fact is truly astonishing.
• Temples of Baalbek - The grandeur of Baalbek is something that photographs cannot fully convey. The Temple of Jupiter was constructed on Trilithon stones, each weighing over 800 tonnes — heavier than anything a modern crane can lift, moved and positioned by Roman engineers using techniques that continue to intrigue archaeologists. Six of its original 54 columns still stand at 22 meters tall. The Temple of Bacchus — larger than the Parthenon and nearly completely intact — is the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. The circular Temple of Venus completes a complex that has stood at the crossroads of civilizations for two millennia. Your guide will bring every layer of Baalbek’s history to life — from its beginnings as a Phoenician sacred site to its evolution into Rome’s greatest eastern sanctuary.
• Baalbeck - Lunch in Baalbek — optional
  Enjoy lunch at one of Baalbek’s local restaurants before the return journey — savor hearty Bekaa Valley mezze, grilled meats, and fresh flatbread in a town that has been nourishing travelers for two thousand years. A perfect pause before heading back.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:00 PM
  Your guide and driver will return you to Beirut via the Damascus highway, with drop-off at your hotel — concluding a day that journeyed from the world’s oldest city to the world’s greatest Roman temples, with every door open and every ticket taken care of.

• Stone of the Pregnant Woman quarry stop
• Full guided exploration of Baalbek temple & Byblos
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Ticket / Admissions to the sites

• Lunch in Baalbek (optional — at own expense)
• Gratuities (optional )

Explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each offering a unique experience, on a private day trip from Beirut. With all entrance tickets included, you can focus solely on the adventure ahead.

Begin your day in Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world. Here, a Crusader castle, Phoenician royal tombs, and Roman columns share space in an archaeological site that has been inhabited for over 7,000 years. An early morning visit ensures a serene experience, with golden light and minimal crowds, allowing the city’s extraordinary history to shine.

Next, journey east through the Lebanese mountains to the Bekaa Valley, arriving at Baalbek. Marvel at the Temple of Bacchus, which surpasses the Parthenon in size, and the massive stones of the Temple of Jupiter, the largest ever used in construction.

From the ancient city of Byblos to the magnificent Roman temples of Baalbek, enjoy a seamless and private experience with all tickets included.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.