Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch
Description
Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour of Baalbek, Anjar, and Ksara. Travel from Beirut in a comfortable minivan or coach and cover all the highlights of the three destinations and enjoy having time to ask questions as you travel. Lunch is included in this small-group tour as well as hotel pick up and drop off from your hotel in Beirut.
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Itinerary
Pickup from Beirut Hotel Your day begins with a comfortable hotel pickup in Beirut. Relax as you drive through Lebanon’s scenic Bekaa Valley, a region known for its history, vineyards, and stunning landscapes.
️ Stop 1: Anjar – The Umayyad City: Enjoy a guided tour of Anjar for approx. 45 minutes Explore the ancient Umayyad ruins, including the palaces, streets, and arches Learn about the history of this unique desert city and its strategic importance in early Islamic architecture ⏰ Duration: 45 minutes
Stop 2: The Stone of the Pregnant Woman: A quick 15-minute stop at this famous local landmark Take photos and hear the legendary story behind this intriguing rock formation ⏰ Duration: 15 minutes
️ Stop 3: Baalbek – Roman Temples of the Sun and Jupiter: Guided tour of Baalbek, home to some of the largest and most well-preserved Roman ruins in the world Admire the Temple of Bacchus, Temple of Jupiter, and the Great Court Learn fascinating historical facts about the Phoenician and Roman civilizations ⏰ Duration: 90 minutes
️ Lunch in Zahle – The Culinary Heart of Lebanon: Stop in Zahle, known for its traditional Lebanese cuisine and hospitality Enjoy local dishes at a recommended restaurant (not included in price) Optional stroll along Zahle’s vineyards or local streets ⏰ Duration: approx. 1 hour
Stop 4: Château Ksara – Lebanon’s Famous Winery: Visit Château Ksara, Lebanon’s oldest winery Walk through the historic cellars, learn about wine production, and enjoy a wine tasting Discover why Château Ksara is a cornerstone of Lebanese wine culture ⏰ Duration: approx. 1 hour
Return to Beirut / Hotel Drop-Off: After a full day exploring history, culture, and wine, relax on the scenic drive back to Beirut for a hotel drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
we pick up travelers from any Hotel, Airbnb or Residence in Beirut.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(594)
I booked a day tour with Hassane to visit Anjar, Baalbek, and Ksara, and it was excellent from start to finish. Hassane was friendly and personable, making the whole day feel relaxed and enjoyable rather than just a standard tour. He was also very knowledgeable, sharing great insights about the history and background of each site. The itinerary was well organized, and we got to see three amazing sites: the Umayyad ruins in Anjar, the Roman temples in Baalbek, and the Ksara vineyards. Highly recommend Hassane if you’re looking for a guide.
Did this tour solo and it was one of the best decisions of my trip to Lebanon. Baalbek alone is worth the trip, one of the most impressive ancient sites I’ve ever seen. The guide Hassan was excellent. Incredibly knowledgeable about the sites and about Lebanon in general. He had very rich knowledge about the countrys history, culture and politics, which i very much appreciated. On top of that, genuinely friendly and very welcoming throughout the whole day, which as a solo traveler makes a real difference. Would gladly do it again and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the country.
Fantastic experience with Hassane! He was an amazing tour guide and knew everything about the area. Was very informative and helpful into making the day special and contextualizing what we are seeing.
Dear Zachary, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience with Hassane. Sharing Lebanon's history, culture, and stories with our guests is what we love most, and we're glad he helped make your day both enjoyable and meaningful. We hope to welcome you back to Lebanon again soon! Warm regards, Lebanon Tours & Travels
Hi, hope you are well. I just wanted to thank Lebanon tour and travels for today’s wonderful experience. We had such a great time, and Albert was truly excellent. He was very professional, welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the whole day feel so smooth and enjoyable. Honestly, he felt more like family than just a driver or host, and he made a big difference to our experience in Lebanon. You are very lucky to have such a great person on your team. When we come back to Lebanon, we would definitely love to contact you again and book with Albert specifically. Thank you again for everything, and please do share our appreciation with Albert.
The whole journey was very enjoyable and the lunch was delicious! Hassan, our guide, is professional and has a good sense of humor. On each archeological sites, the on-site guide provided detailed information and its history. I would highly recommend this tour.
The whole journey was very enjoyable and the lunch was delicious. Hassan, our guide, is very professional and has a good sense of humor. On each site, we have the on-site guide explaining the details of the ruins of the temple and its history. I would highly recommend this tour.
This tour was amazing because of our guide Hassane. Hassane is very funny, he gets along with the other tourists. He took good care of all of us and made us all feel safe and comfortable especially we were all girls in the group. One of the lady in my group got sick and Hassane did his best to take care of her, he checked up on her every minute. Got her some stuff from the pharmacy. And as for the tour itself, being able to see the Temple of Jupiter was the highlight of my trip!! My best day in Lebanon 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Awesome trip. The sites were full of history and the guide was knowledgeable and helpful. The Ksara caves are not much to see.
I liked it..the guides gave a lot of info
It was great to see the beautiful archeological sites. Albert our guide was knowledgeable and really great. I recommend it. The length for the trip was perfect too.
