Tours/Beirut/Jeita, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | All Inclusive Beirut
Viator · group up to 15 pax

Jeita, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | All Inclusive Beirut

5.0(3)Beirut1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)

Description

Three of Lebanon's most iconic attractions — Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos — in one complete guided day, with lunch and all tickets included and one clear, transparent price. This is the best value small-group tour available from Beirut — everything covered, nothing hidden, no surprises on the day. A professional guide is with you at every stop, making sure you get the full story behind every landmark you visit. Jeita Grotto — a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature finalists — is one of the most spectacular natural experiences in the Middle East. The Harissa cable car takes you 650 metres above the Mediterranean to the iconic shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. Byblos — inhabited for over 7,000 years — closes the day with a Crusader castle, ancient ruins, a charming old souk, and an included waterfront lunch. Professional guide. Lunch included. All tickets included. One affordable price.

Tour Options

GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH
  • Lunch & Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own. Duration: 8 hours Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS
  • Tickets Included: Ticket to the Jeita Grotto is included in the price of the tour Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH
  • Tickets are not included: Please note this option does not include tickets. This cost goes on your own. Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Pickup included

Itinerary

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8:30 AM — Pickup from your Beirut hotel Your professional guide meets you at your hotel and heads north — Jeita Grotto is just 30 minutes away and the day begins underground.

Admission included90 min

Jeita Grotto — Lebanon's most spectacular natural wonder Enter one of Lebanon's most treasured natural wonders — a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and top-five finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The upper cave is explored on foot through an elevated walkway where stalactites and stalagmites up to 8 metres tall create formations of extraordinary natural beauty. The lower cave is navigated by silent electric boat along an underground river through chambers of breathtaking stillness. Your guide brings the geological story of these magnificent caves to life — making the experience even more wonderful and memorable for visitors of all ages.

Admission not included15 min

Harissa cable car — a wonderful ride above Jounieh Bay From underground to above the clouds — board the famous Harissa Téléférique at Jounieh and ride comfortably up to 650 metres above sea level as Jounieh Bay spreads beautifully beneath you. The views on the ascent are among the most photographed in Lebanon and the ride is a genuinely exciting experience for visitors of all ages. Your guide points out the coastal landmarks as you ascend.

30 min

Our Lady of Lebanon — a beautiful mountaintop shrine At the mountaintop, the beloved bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stands with arms outstretched toward the Mediterranean — 8.5 metres tall and one of the most cherished religious monuments in the Middle East. Surrounded by the beautiful Maronite Basilica and neighbouring churches, Harissa is one of Lebanon's most visited and most spiritually significant destinations. Your guide shares the history and meaning of this wonderful place warmly and respectfully.

Admission included45 min

Byblos Castle & archaeological site — 7,000 years of history Arrive in Byblos — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth — and explore its wonderful archaeological site where 7,000 years of human history unfold in a single enjoyable walk. The 12th-century Crusader castle was built from recycled Phoenician and Roman stones. Inside: Neolithic foundations, Bronze Age temples, Phoenician royal tombs, and Roman streets. Byblos gave the world its alphabet and its name gave us the word Bible. Your guide brings these wonderful stories to life in a warm and accessible way that visitors of all ages thoroughly enjoy.

30 min

Byblos Old Souk & fishing port Step into the charming old souk — stone-paved lanes with jewellery workshops, antique dealers, and welcoming cafés — before wandering down to the beautiful ancient fishing harbour where colourful boats bob against a backdrop of medieval walls and the sparkling Mediterranean. One of the most photogenic and most enjoyable spots in Lebanon.

60 min

Lunch in Byblos — included A wonderful included lunch at a waterfront Byblos restaurant — fresh Lebanese mezze and seafood with the beautiful ancient fishing harbour as your backdrop. Fully included in your tour price — nothing extra to pay. One of the loveliest lunch settings in Lebanon and a thoroughly enjoyable close to a truly memorable day.

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Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM Your guide and driver bring you comfortably back to Beirut with drop-off at your hotel — completing a wonderful full day through Lebanon's most spectacular natural wonder, its most beloved mountaintop shrine, and one of the oldest cities on earth. Everything included. Nothing extra paid.

Highlights

Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
Tickets / Admission to Jeita Grotto (if option selected)
Tickets /Admission Byblos Castle (if option selected)
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional, knowledgeable guides

What's included

Included
Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
Tickets / Admission to Jeita Grotto (if option selected)
Tickets /Admission Byblos Castle (if option selected)
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional, knowledgeable guides
Not included
Gratuities (optional)
Food or drinks unless specified
Entry/Admission Harissa Cable Car (optional)

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick-up travelers from any Hotel, Residence or Airbnb in Beirut.

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(3)

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Khadija_D
March 1, 2023
Byblos, Jeita and Harissa tour

The guide was very kind and funny ! The explanation was clear and interesting. Very good experience to renew. Thank you!

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Martijn_V
July 29, 2021
Excellent tour to Jeita Grotto and Byblos

Again a wonderful tour with Lebanon Tours and Travels to Jeita Grotto and Byblos. We had the best guide ever, Albert. He was also our driver and he arranged a very nice Local guide and a yummy restaurant in Byblos. About Albert, he was excellent, knew a lot and was besides that a very nice warm person. Hope many other tourists can enjoy his company and knowledge.

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