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With thousands of years of wine-making history, Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley is among the country’s top wine-tasting destinations. A handpicked itinerary of three wineries is a great introduction to the finer points of Lebanese wine, with included tastings of red, rosé, and white varieties. Round-trip transport from Beirut in a climate-controlled vehicle ensures a stress-free day from beginning to end.

Enjoy a slice of Lebanese life that’s impossible to access independently with this private, hands-on cooking class in a traditional Lebanese home. Learn to cook two authentic Lebanese dishes as you chat about culture, cuisine, and traditions with your foodie host and her family. Then savor a home-cooked meal washed down with a couple of glasses of arak.

Skip the self-drive dangers and relax with a designated driver at the wheel as you check off two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one delicious wine tasting on this action-packed tour. Immerse in the Bekaa Valley’s rich history as you explore the Roman ruins of Baalbek and the 8th-century Islamic city of Anjar with local experts. After a restaurant lunch, discover the Chateau Ksara winery and savor Lebanese wines.

Hit three of Lebanon’s top attractions—and escape the bustle of the capital—on this three-for-one, small-group day trip from Beirut. Hop a boat to explore stalactite-filled Jeita Grotto, cover seven thousand years of history in picturesque Byblos, and take a cable car in Harissa to the panoramic statue, Our Lady of Lebanon. Tours also include door-to-door transfers and lunch.

Leave Lebanon’s crazy traffic to the experts and relax on this door-to-door guided day tour. First, explore the majestic Jeita Grotto, on foot and by boat; next, tour the Crusader Castle and ancient ruins of Byblos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, ride the Teleferique cable car to the towering shrine of Our Lady of Harissa. Along the way, enjoy a restaurant lunch and shopping time in the Byblos souks.

Escape the bustle of the capital and discover three of Lebanon’s most enriching history-packed sites on this three-for-one, small-group combo tour. Explore the one-time summer palace of the Umayyad dynasty, see some of the region’s best-preserved Roman ruins, including temples to Jupiter and Venus, and taste multiple wine samples in the oldest winery in Lebanon. Tours also include a local restaurant lunch.

Wine-tasting and driving really don’t mix—especially not in Lebanon. So treat yourself to a private car and driver/guide as you explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Baalbek, with its spectacular Roman temples, and the 8th-century Islamic city of Anjar. Finish with a tour and tasting at Lebanon’s oldest winery, Chateau Ksara.

This Byblos, Jeita Grotto, and Harissa day trip from Beirut showcases the best of Lebanon’s most fascinating cities. A must-do guided tour, this trip is ideal for first-time visitors, history lovers, and travelers interested in learning more about the ancient cities of the world. Learn how some 24 successive civilizations in Harissa have made it one of the top archeological sites in the country and get an up close look at the stunning caverns of Jeita Grotto. This tour also includes a stop in Byblos—widely recognized as one of the oldest cities in the world—and a traditional Lebanese lunch.

Leave Beirut’s crazy traffic to the experts and relax as your private driver takes the wheel for a door-to-door tour of three Lebanon signatures: the Jeita Grotto caves, the giant statue known as Our Lady of Harissa, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Byblos. Please note that entrance fees are at your own expense.

Explore the ancient ruins and winemaking heritage of Lebanon on this full-day trip from Beirut, including lunch. With an expert guide, visit the age-old ruins at Baalbek, a stunning complex of Roman temples and buildings that made up the Roman city of Heliopolis. After a tour of the 8th-century Ummayad ruins at Anjar, finish at the Ksara Caves, a series of ancient caverns used as wine cellars by Lebanon’s oldest winery, Chateau Ksara. Tour the winery and cave cellars before your return to Beirut.

Beirut city tour, be enchanted by the capital of modern Lebanon, the country’s cultural and commercial center. On this guided tour of Beirut, see the city’s top attractions while discovering how Beirut was built on a rocky headland, and has risen and fallen over the centuries

Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage–listed Roman architecture on this Tyre, Sidon and Maghdouche day trip from Beirut. Explore the town of Tyre with your guide and gain insight into life here under Roman rule. Discover the ancient ruins of Sidon Sea Castle, the Castle of Saint-Louis and the 16th-century Great Mosque in Sidon. After a delicious lunch of Middle Eastern specialities in a traditional Lebanese restaurant, head on to Maghdouche. Here, admire top local attractions including the Old Cave and the Al-Saydeh Ancient Church before returning to Beirut.

Hotel pick up between: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM First visit Jeita Grotto, which was nominated as one of the 7 Wonders of the World, enjoy a scenic cable car ride up to the upper cave,after exploring, take a train ride down to the lower cave where you will take a boat ride under the river cavern. Second Visit the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, Harissa, which overlooks the Jounieh Bay, and offers panoramic views similar to that of Rio de Janeiro’s statue of Christ, enjoy a cable car ride up to Harissa Last Visit Byblos, one of the oldest still inhabited cities in the world 8000 years old. Walk through the old souq, visit the Byblos Castle, Fossils Museum, Wax Museum, Byblos old port, and St Jean Marc Church. Return back to Beirut Arrival time between 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

This tour follows an itinerary that for 15 years, while the civil war raged in Lebanon, was impossible to do. For 15 years, Beirut was a divided city. One half was Christian and the other was Muslim. There were few crossings between the two sides and many were under the control of snipers. This walk resurrects the story of the war and the areas most affected by it in Beirut. Beirut is over 5000 years old so anywhere you dig, you will find something historically significant. Along this route you will get an idea of what the city was like a hundred years ago while seeing the damage caused by the civil war. You will also get to know some historical and not so historical landmarks, such as Martyr's Square, the Egg, Beit Beirut and Falafel Sahyoun. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Insure an easy arrival with this private arrival transfer from Beirut International Airport to Hotel. This convenient and professional service, which includes private vehicle and friendly, professional driver is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, guaranteeing a hassle-free arrival at your Beirut hotel.

Discover three of Lebanon’s top heritage sites on this attraction-packed day trip, departing from Beirut. Explore the stunning, crusader-era sea castle of Sidon, wander through the ruins of bustling Tyre, once a Phoenician settlement, and stop at Our Lady of Awaiting, a Melkite Greek Catholic Marian shrine in Maghdouche.

Enjoy the sort of access to locals that’s only usually possible with a tour as you join your host, Tania, for a home-cooked Lebanese meal with her family. Experience authentic Lebanese dishes, many based on produce from the family’s garden: perhaps lentils, meatballs, or stuffed vine leaves. Wash dinner down with a couple of glasses of local spirits and unlimited soft drinks, and finish with coffee and garden fruits.

Let your guide be the designated driver while you sip, swirl, and slurp to your heart’s content on this door-to-door day tour of the cellars and vineyards of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. Learn about the rich history and covetable flavors of Lebanese wine with tours and tastings at three different wineries: Château Kefraya, Château St. Thomas, and Château Ksara.

Get out of the city and go on a full-day tour of Baalbek, Anjar, and Ksara. Depart from your hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to the Beqaa Valley. In the company of a guide, see the Umayyad Ruins and learn about their history. Continue to Baalbek, where you can visit the Heliopolis. Stop at Ksara winery and sample local wine while sitting in a cave. Please note that entry fees and the wine tasting are not included in the cost of the tour.

Cook a traditional Lebanese meal at a private cooking class in a village outside of Beirut, where you’ll learn to prepare an appetizer, salad, and dessert. Working alongside a pair of skilled local cooks, you’ll use organically grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the family garden, then sit down with your hosts to enjoy the meal you’ve created together.

Visit historic gems of the Lebanese coast on a full-day tour from Beirut to Sidon, Tyre, and Maghdoucheh. Combining transport and tours saves time for sightseeing, so you can soak up even more fascinating history. From the colorful Sidon Souks to the UNESCO-listed monuments of Sidon, you’ll get a guided introduction to key highlights along the way.

Taste wine and experience Lebanon's countryside on this full-day private tour. Accompanied by a driver-guide, depart from your Beirut hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to the Beqaa Valley. Stop in Baalbeck and admire the three ancient Roman temples of Heliopolis. Pause for lunch before continuing to Ksara, where you can taste local wines. Go for a hike in the Chouf Cedars Forest and admire the country’s national trees.

Wine tasting and driving are far from perfect partners. Leave navigation to your private driver/guide as you inhale two Lebanese signature sights plus a wealth of delicious vintages. First, explore Jeita Grotto by boat and on foot; next, discover the Baalbek UNESCO World Heritage Site with a local expert; finally, enjoy a tour and tasting at the Chateau Ksara winery. Your package includes wine tasting but excludes entrance fees.

Get an insider’s introduction to the history-packed ancient city of Baalback on this in-depth, half-day guided tour, which includes a wine tasting and lunch. Wander millennia-old Roman ruins, containing landmarks like the Jupiter and Venus temples. Then, sample regional labels at Chateau Ksara, with door-to-door private vehicle transfers from Beirut.