• Crusaders Sea Castle - Constructed by the Crusaders in the 13th century, the Sidon Sea Castle stands on a small island linked to the mainland by a causeway, serving as a fortress in the Holy Land. It is 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, embodying 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 history of “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 17th-century soap factory, 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 - Known as Our Lady of Awaiting, this Melkite Greek Catholic shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, was 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.
• Al-Bass Archaeological Site - The Al Bass Archaeological Site is the largest and best-preserved example of a Roman Hippodrome. Located in Tyre El Bass, the main entrance to the ancient town, it features 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 several hundred well-preserved sarcophagi, an intact Roman road, an aqueduct, and a monumental arch.

• Tour Leader
• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Brief explanation about each site

• Meals
• Gratuities

Avoid the hassle of renting a car and choose a day trip from Beirut to discover the enchanting highlights of southern Lebanon. Start your adventure in Sidon, where you can explore its famous sites like the sea castle, soap museum, khan el franj, Debbane palace, and wander through the historic souks. Next, head to Maghdouche to visit the shrine and church of Our Lady of Awaiting (Mantara). Finally, immerse yourself in the ancient marvels of Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and be amazed by the Roman Hippodrome, Necropolis, Egyptian port, and more.

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