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Home/Destinations/Beirut/Beirut history & wine
History & wine · Beirut itinerary

Beirut History & Wine: The Best Itinerary

Lebanon layers ancient history with fine wine. Here is how to combine them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Baalbek temples
  2. 2Anjar ruins
  3. 3Bekaa winery
  4. 4Byblos

Roman grandeur

The temples of Baalbek and Anjar.

The vineyards

A Bekaa Valley winery tasting.

Phoenician past

The ancient port of Byblos.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Beirut — prices per person.

PRIVATE Tour of Baalbek Temples, Umayyad Anjar & Ksara Winery
Beirut
PRIVATE Tour of Baalbek Temples, Umayyad Anjar & Ksara Winery
5.0(12)·6–8 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Luxury Luxury Wine Tour Experience
Beaune
Luxury Luxury Wine Tour Experience
5.0(71)·8 hours
from$1,127/ person
via Viator
Lebanon Tour Jeita Grotto -Harissa & Byblos Castle, pickup+Guide
Beirut
Lebanon Tour Jeita Grotto -Harissa & Byblos Castle, pickup+Guide
5.0(27)·7 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery
Beirut
Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery
5.0(12)·6–8 hours
from$208/ person
via Viator
wine tasting at your villa
Larnaca
wine tasting at your villa
5.0(43)·2 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Jeita Grotto, Byblos and Harissa Full-Day Tour from Beirut
Beirut
Jeita Grotto, Byblos and Harissa Full-Day Tour from Beirut
5.0(23)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Discover in Anjar, Baalbeck and Ksara Tour Experience
Beirut
Discover in Anjar, Baalbeck and Ksara Tour Experience
5.0(11)·8–9 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Private Jeita Grotto, Harissa Cable Car, Byblos & Dog River Tour
Beirut
Private Jeita Grotto, Harissa Cable Car, Byblos & Dog River Tour
5.0(22)·8 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator

Beirut history & wine — FAQ

What are the best historical sites near Beirut?
Baalbek’s Roman temples, ancient Byblos, the Umayyad ruins of Anjar, and Beiteddine Palace are the highlights.
Can you combine Baalbek with a wine tour?
Yes — Bekaa Valley tours often pair Baalbek and Anjar with a Ksara or Kefraya winery tasting.
Why is Baalbek famous?
Baalbek has some of the grandest and best-preserved Roman temples in the world, including the Temple of Bacchus.

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