PRIVATE tour to Jeita Grottos, Harissa Shrine & Byblos City
Description
Selected among the top 20 finalists of the world natural wonders, Jeita grottos are not to be missed. Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine located on the Peak of Jounieh Mountains overlooking the beautiful city bay. The Ancient city of Byblos the richest archeological site in Lebanon with recreation areas, open air cafes, excellent local foods and bars. Start your day with a pickup from your address in Beirut and head over to the enchanting & mysterious Jeitta grottos, a short drive away from Beirut, you'll then reach Harissa by cable car. The Sanctuary of "Our Lady of Lebanon" overlooks the City bay. Next is Byblos or Jbeil, the oldest inhabited Phoenician city of the Mediterranean where the alphabet was born. Your guide who's always there for you will enrich your historical information. A nice coffee/lunch break is optional. Then, proceed to visit the oldest coastal city of the Mediterranean, the old souks, shops, bars, and the old Phoenician port before returning back to your hotel.
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Itinerary
An average road trip from Beirut to Jeita Grottos where you start your first visit by taking a cable car to the upper cave. A smooth walk inside, shows how wonderful nature is with all the stalactites and stalagmites rising here and there forming these breathtaking shapes… On your way out, you may take the touristic train down to the lower cave, or simply walk down for very few minutes enjoying the Dog River valley scenes until you reach the 2nd entrance. Same procedure, but this time the Captain will meet you there and invite you to a short ride in a fishing boat on sweet cold water. Train or walk towards the way out, where your private guide will be waiting for you at the exit.
Byblos city is the cradle of the Phoenician alphabet. 22 letters that lead to the Latin alphabet. It is where you may have a wonderful Lebanese lunch, and then proceed to visit the oldest coastal inhabited city of the Mediterranean, the old souks, the shops, bars and the old Phoenician port.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup from all addresses in Beirut
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This activity requires a minimum number of guests to operate.
Reviews(12)
Dave is a great guide and very educated person who loves his job. I totally recommend you to join the tour through Lebanon and have fun.
Glad that you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for your comments. Regards
On this trip we went to Lebanon, Israel and Jordan. We used 3 different tour companies and Dave´s was, by far, the best. We made several trips with them, some just by ourselves, others in a group. The guides were always pleasant and knowledgeable. They took us to, or recommended nice restaurants, good but not terrible expensive and certainly, no "tourist traps". Same things for the stores. They were not rushing us or excessively worrying about the clock. I will certainly recommend them to my friends and use them again, should the opportunity arise.
Thank you so much for your comments. We look forward to assisting you again and your friends indeed. Best Regards
Lebanon is a really beautiful country, with many sites of interest that are worth visiting, in particular Byblos and Jeita but not only these. I would strongly recommend to contact Dave’s agency, Dave is a high professional and is able to give you a perfect and complete overview of the country and the sites to be visited, other than being a really nice person.
It was my pleasure assisting you, Daniela! Thank you
Dave is an excellent tour guide with fantastic knowledge of all aspects of the tour as well as his country's dynamic history. As a solo traveller, it can be awkward attending trips alone but Dave made me feel instantly comfortable and I enjoyed every hour of the adventure. I would absolutely recommend this activity and, moreover, its host, to anyone visiting Lebanon.
It was a pleasure guiding you! Thank you for booking with us and looking forward to seeing you again soon.
I cannot even begin to explain the love I now have for Lebanon! I have been to over 40 countries and yet I struggle to think of another country that has as much variety and diversity as Lebanon does! Firstly, the people are genuinely wonderful. Not one day passed where I wasn't greeted with a smile, a kind word and offers of help from literally everyone I encountered during my trip. Secondly, the wide range of opportunities for a fun day out in Lebanon is truly amazing. In one day, I explored the ancient sites in Byblos, walked down beautiful, cobbled lanes as I shopped in the souks, strolled along the stunning port, visited a pre-historic cave at Jeita and witnessed awe-inspiring views at Harissa. I selected to travel with Dave Lebanon Tours due to the many outstanding reviews I read and I wasn't disappointed! This has to be the most professional tour company around. My guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and will explain the history of Lebanon in general as well as go in to great detail at each site visited. He was also extremely flexible and very much just wanted me to be happy and enjoy my trip. The cost was extremely reasonable and it was helpful that the entry to all of the sites was included in the price (not all agencies offer this!) - it meant I could just relax and enjoy the day. I loved this tour so much that I booked another trip the next day and have already given Dave Lebanon Tours' details to several friends who also plan on visiting Lebanon in the near future. So enjoyable was my time in Lebanon that I am already planning another trip in May! Thank you for a truly wonderful time and for welcoming me to your beautiful, safe and interesting country.
It was our pleasure! See you again soon. Thank you
If ever need in guidance in Lebanon, then this is the place you should look for. Amazing deals, and everyone puts so much effort in your trip to make it worth your time and money. It’s very organized and 100% guaranteed that you won’t miss any of the relevant information. For those who love history of nations, the guides provide complete historical information that requires a lifetime to gather, so it’s definitely educational as well. The guides are also very helpful who can guide you as well, on the places you should visit in Lebanon while you aren’t on tours.
Thank you so much!
The guide and his attention magnificent. Jeita turned out to be a grotto incomparable in its magnitude and beauty. The views over Harissa Bay are beautiful, and visiting Byblos reminds you of the past of our Mediterranean civilization.
Thank you.
Places you must visit especially if you have Dave for a guide. Beautiful, well organized, unforgettable sightseeing with lot of information. Dave, thank you so much for this tour (and walking Beirut tour) and we hope to see you again.
Thank you... See you soon!
A perfect French and English! Exciting historical elements accompanied by the legendary joie de vivre of the Lebanese! A wonderful day! Thank you so much!
Merci beaucoup!
My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the full day tour! All the sights and stops were great places to visit and experience but the Jeita Grotto in particular stands out from the rest, it really is a must see! Dave is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable, relaxed, polite and a great guy all round! He provided a first class experience, answered all our questions, allowed us time to go to the shops at all our stops and was kind enough to recommend, shops, areas and other places to go to and see during the rest of our stay in Beirut. I would strongly recommend anyone, whether solo or as a group to take this tour with Dave. Thank you again Dave from both Nataly and I!
I am glad to know that you enjoyed your trip! Thank you very much for your kind review.
