Embark on a private half-day tour from Beirut to explore the breathtaking Jeita Grotto and Harissa. Enjoy a boat trip in the lower cave, visit the shrine of our Lady of Lebanon, and take in the stunning landscapes with a cable car ride and panoramic view of Jounieh Bay.
Embark on a private half-day tour from Beirut to explore the breathtaking Jeita Grotto and Harissa. Enjoy a boat trip in the lower cave, visit the shrine of our Lady of Lebanon, and take in the stunning landscapes with a cable car ride and panoramic view of Jounieh Bay.
- Jeita Grotto - The Jeita Grotto is a remarkable system of two distinct yet connected karstic limestone caves, formed over millions of years, and is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. Situated 300 meters above sea level, it features a height difference of 305 meters. The upper cave of Jeita extends 2,130 meters and showcases a rich…
- Jeita Grotto - The Jeita Grotto is a remarkable system of two distinct yet connected karstic limestone caves, formed over millions of years, and is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. Situated 300 meters above sea level, it features a height difference of 305 meters. The upper cave of Jeita extends 2,130 meters and showcases a rich variety of crystallized formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, columns, mushrooms, ponds, curtains, and draperies. The lower gallery, measuring 6,200 meters in length, is located 60 meters beneath the upper gallery and is traversed by a serene underwater river and lake.
- The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon is a significant global site dedicated to honoring the Virgin Mary, located in Harissa, a prominent Christian pilgrimage destination in Lebanon. The shrine is distinguished by a massive 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of God, standing 8.5 meters tall with a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary extends her hands towards Beirut, offering one of the world’s most stunning panoramic views over the Bay of Jounieh.
- Churches of Harissa - Harissa is a major Christian pilgrimage site featuring a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon. The site is marked by 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. This statue was crafted at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908. Within the base of the statue lies a small chapel. Additionally, a grand cathedral constructed from concrete and glass stands next to the statue. Other churches 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.
- Téléferique Harissa - The Téléferique is one of Lebanon’s oldest and most popular tourist attractions. This gondola lift system, located in Jounieh, 16 km north of Beirut, transports passengers over the pine-forested steep mountain to an altitude of 650 meters, arriving at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa. It offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour Leader
- Comfortable Private Transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour Leader
- Comfortable Private Transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
This half-day, private tour from Beirut is an ideal pick for nature and adventure lovers. Following hotel pickup, relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle and visit Jeita Grotto with a boat trip in the lower cave. Continue after to Harissa and visit the shrine of our Lady of Lebanon and please your eyes with the natural beauty of the landscapes along with a cable car ride and a panoramic view of Jounieh Bay.
This half-day, private tour from Beirut is an ideal pick for nature and adventure lovers. Following hotel pickup, relax in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle and visit Jeita Grotto with a boat trip in the lower cave. Continue after to Harissa and visit the shrine of our Lady of Lebanon and please your eyes with the natural beauty of the landscapes along with a cable car ride and a panoramic view of Jounieh Bay.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.