• Sidon - Sidon, one of the most ancient Phoenician cities, was established in the 3rd millennium BC and flourished in the 2nd millennium. Renowned for its purple dyes and glassware, Sidon was also visited by Jesus. During the Crusades, the city frequently changed hands and underwent destruction and reconstruction.

• Crusaders Sea Castle - Constructed by the Crusaders in the 13th century, the Sidon Sea Castle is situated on a small island linked to the mainland by a causeway, serving as a fortress in the Holy Land. It stands as a significant historical landmark in Sidon, Lebanon. The Mamluks largely destroyed the castle in 1291, but it was restored by Fakhr el-Dine Maan II in the early 17th century. Historical prints depict the fortress as a site of great beauty, though few of its original decorations remain.

• Khan al-Franj - Khan al-Franj is a key attraction in Sidon. Built in the early 17th century by Emir Fakhreddine II, it served as a hotel for ambassadors and a hub for commercial exchange between Lebanon and France. The hotel quickly became a center for literature, religion, history, industry, and diplomacy, fostering culture and civilization. It features a typical khan design with a large rectangular courtyard, a central fountain, and surrounding covered galleries.

• Sidon Souks - The souk of Sidon is the heart of retail and craft industry activities. It is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways filled with small kiosks, shops, cafes, street vendors, butchers, grocers, shoemakers, tailors, and jewelers.

• Basilica of Our Lady of Mantara - بازيليك سيدة المنطرة - Our Lady of Awaiting, also known as Our Lady of Mantara, is a Melkite Greek Catholic shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, discovered on 8 September 1721 by a young shepherd. The shrine includes a tower topped with a statue of the Virgin and Child, a cathedral, a cemetery, and a sacred cave believed to be where the Virgin Mary rested while waiting for Jesus.

• Tyre - Tyre is an ancient Phoenician port city and the birthplace of Elissar, the Phoenician princess who founded Carthage. It was globally renowned for its purple dye made from murex sea snails. Two main archaeological sites, “Al-Bass” and “Al-Mina,” highlight its historical importance. With a stunning seaside location, Tyre is a popular holiday destination known for its pristine beaches. The town’s origins date back to around 2750 BC, after which it was governed by the Egyptians and then the famous King Hiram, under whom it thrived. It was later colonized by the Assyrians, Neo-Babylonians, Greeks, Seleucids, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans.

• Tyre Hippodrome - The Tyre Hippodrome, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tyre, south Lebanon, dates back to the second century A.D. It is considered one of the largest and best-preserved Roman hippodromes of its kind in the Roman world.

• Comfortable transportation
• Tour leader
• Small group sizes
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional, knowledgeable guides

• Gratuities

Enhance your visit to Lebanon with a small group tour from Beirut, exploring the southern coastal gems. Journey through Sidon, Magdouche, and Tyre, immersing yourself in the storied past of these ancient Phoenician cities that once ruled the waves. Learn from an expert guide as you visit key archaeological sites, mainly from the Roman period, particularly in the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tyre. Enjoy a delicious Lebanese lunch, with all entrance fees and hotel pick-up included, ensuring a smooth and enriching experience.

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