• Crusaders Sea Castle - The Sidon Sea Castle, constructed by the Crusaders in the 13th century, 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. Although largely destroyed by the Mamluks in 1291, it was restored by Fakhr el-Dine Maan II in the early 17th century. Historical prints depict its former 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 trade between Lebanon and France. It quickly became a center for literature, religion, history, industry, and diplomacy, fostering culture and civilization. The khan features a large rectangular courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by covered galleries.
• Soap Museum - Saida - The Soap Museum in Sidon is dedicated to Levantine soaps. Originally a soap workshop established by the Hammoud family in the 17th century, the museum explores the history, development, and manufacturing techniques of soap in the region. Visitors can watch demonstrations of traditional olive oil soap-making and learn about the “hammam” (bath) traditions. The museum also showcases artifacts found during excavations, including clay pipe heads from the 17th to 19th centuries and pottery fragments. The building itself is a historic soap factory from the 17th century, with parts dating back to the 13th century.
• Sidon Souks - The souk in Sidon is the hub 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 September 8, 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. Renowned for its purple dye made from murex sea snails, Tyre boasts two main archaeological sites, “Al-Bass” and “Al-Mina,” highlighting its historical importance. With a stunning seaside location, it is a popular holiday destination known for its pristine beaches. The town’s origins date back to around 2750 BC, having been ruled by Egyptians and later prospering under King Hiram. It was subsequently colonized by Assyrians, Neo-Babylonians, Greeks, Seleucids, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans.
• Al-Bass Archaeological Site - The Al Bass Archaeological Site is the largest and best-preserved example of a Roman Hippodrome. Located at the main entrance of ancient Tyre, it includes the remains of a necropolis on either side of a wide monumental causeway, dominated by a Roman triumphal arch from the 2nd century AD. Other notable features include an aqueduct and the 2nd-century hippodrome, one of the largest in the Roman world. The site contains a necropolis with numerous well-preserved sarcophagi, an intact Roman road, an aqueduct, and a monumental arch.
• Old Souk’s Heritage Square - The Old Souk of Tyre is filled with small shops offering gold, copper, vegetables, fish, meat, clothing, and antiques. Popular stops include delicious sandwiches, foul, and hummus.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Local Guide
• Tour Leader
• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Gratuities

Enjoy personalized service from your guide and a warm ambiance on this intimate group tour starting from Beirut. Optimize your time and budget with this all-inclusive trip: air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a delicious Lebanese lunch, all designed to enhance your travel experience. Explore the notable sites of Sidon city, stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tyre, and visit the shrine and cave where the Virgin Mary awaited Jesus during his time in Sidon.

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