JEITA, HARISSA, AND BYBLOS

FULL-DAY PRIVATE TOUR

 Availability & Price

POSSIBLE START TIMES: 8:45 AM | 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM

AVAILABILITY: EVERY DAY EXCEPT MONDAYS AND NATIONAL DAYS

PRICE: STARTING $150 PER VEHICLE (1-4 PAX) LARGER VEHICLES AVAILABLE

Overview

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.

  • Day trip from Beirut to Byblos, Jeita Grotto, and Harissa

  • Scenic drive through Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world

  • See attractions such as the Jeita Grotto, the Byblos Castle, and the Virgin Mary Statue in Harissa

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Lebanese "mezze" in Byblos

  • Entertaining and informative commentary from your expert local guide

WHAT’S EXTRA

Excluded in the price are: admission to touristic attractions, lunch, extra expenses ie. souvenirs and take an additional seat in the vehicle.

What's Included ?

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver/professional guide
  • Hotel pick up & Drop Off

What To Expect ?

Meet your friendly, expert guide in central Beirut and kick off your Byblos, Jeita Grotto, and Harissa day trip in the comfort of a luxury coach. Travel about by private, air-conditioned minivan to Jeita. Follow your guide on a boat ride on a subterranean lake where you get an up-close look at the Jeita Grotto, an incredible ancient cavern that was a finalist for the New7Wonders of Nature in 2011. Explore the lower caverns on a subterranean boat with your guide, and then check out the upper caverns on foot.

From Jeita, make your way to Byblos—one of the oldest cities on earth. Home to more than 24 successive civilizations, this 7,000-year-old city is among the top archeological areas in the nation. Follow your guide through some of the highlights, including the Byblos Castle, as you explore this ancient destination. Make a stop at the medieval Roman port, which ranks tops among the city’s tourist spots.

Enjoy a traditional Lebanese lunch before making your way to Harissa, where you get an up-close look at the Statue of the Virgin Mary—including the chapel and spiral staircase—and have the opportunity to look out over impressive views of the Bay of Jounieh. Your guide explains how these religious sites are a destination for pilgrims from across the globe. Capture as many photos as you can at this religious destination before you settle back into the comfort of your private vehicle for the return trip to your hotel, where this incredible tour ends.

Please note: Though the US Department of State has issued a warning against travel to Lebanon due to safety and security concerns, PHOENIX TOURSB continue to operate with no disruptions. We are in frequent contact with our local suppliers and guides in Lebanon, and they report that all tours are operating as scheduled. Should the situation change, we will update this information and customers will be notified of alterations or cancellations to tours.

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