Tours/Beirut/Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch
Viator · group up to 15 pax

Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch

5.0(2)Beirut1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)

Description

Welcome to an unforgettable journey through Lebanon's treasures! Join us on a captivating Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos, where history, culture, and natural wonders converge. Embark on a day filled with awe-inspiring sights, from the mystical underground marvels of Jeita Grotto to the panoramic views from the iconic Harissa, culminating in the ancient charm of Byblos. Indulge in a delightful lunch, savoring Lebanese flavors, while your expert guide ensures an enriching experience and insightful commentary throughout. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and heritage of Lebanon on this meticulously crafted adventure.

Tour Options

SMALL GROUP + LUNCH + TICKETS
  • Tickets included: : Tickets to Jeita. Grotto & Byblos Castle are included on the price of the tour Lunch included:: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Pickup included
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. Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH
  • Tickets 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

Admission included90 min

The Jeita Grotto, a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves which have formed over millions of years, is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. It is located 300 metres above sea level and has a height difference of 305 metres. The Jeita upper cave has an overall length of 2,130 metres and contains a great concentration of a variety of crystallized formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns, mushrooms, ponds, curtains and draperies. The lower gallery which has an overall length of 6,200 metres is located 60 metres below the upper gallery. It is traversed by a smooth underwater river and a lake.

30 min

The shrine of our Lady of Lebanon is one of the most important shrines in the world honoring the Virgin Mary and located in Harissa, a key Christian pilgrimage site in Lebanon. The shrine is highlighted by a huge, 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of God. It is 8.5 m high and has a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary stretches her hands towards Beirut overlooking the Bay of Jounieh in one of the most attractive panoramic views in the world.

15 min

Harissa is a key Christian pilgrimage site with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon The pilgrimage site is a large, 15-ton bronze and a painted white statue of Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban, with her arms, stretched. The statue was made at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908. Inside the statue's base, there is a small chapel. As well, A huge cathedral built of concrete and glass stands adjacent to the statue. Among other churches of various Christian denominations in the vicinity of Harissa are the Byzantine-style, Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul, located south of the statue and built between 1948 and 1998, the Apostolic Nunciature (Papal Embassy), as well as the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches

Admission not included20 min

The Telepherique is One of The oldest and most visited tourist attractions in Lebanon It is a gondola lift system located in Jounieh, a city in Lebanon,16 km north of Beirut that transports passengers above the pine-forested steep mountain, to an altitude of 650 meters, arriving at Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa offering breathtaking views of the bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city.

120 min

Byblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities. Inhabited since Neolithic times, it has been closely linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. Byblos is also directly associated with the history and diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet.

Admission included60 min

Byblos Castle, a restored 12th-century Crusader castle surrounded by a 10m-wide dry moat is located just inside the Byblos' atmospheric archaeological site that contains the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks. It's an impressive building that offers an excellent perspective over the ruins from the top of its foursquare keep. A series of Bronze Age dwellings is clearly visible below the walls as you look towards the sea. Inside the castle, there's a small museum and a room with information panels outlining the city's history.

15 min

Byblos old souk is an old market where tourists can shop for souvenirs and antiques, or simply stroll along the old cobblestone streets and enjoy the architecture.

15 min

Byblos Port is an ancient port in Byblos and is believed by the Lebanese to be the oldest port in the world. Around 3000 BC, Byblos Port was the most important timber shipping center in the eastern Mediterranean

Highlights

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

What's included

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

Pickup Locations & Times

we pick up travelers from any destinations in Beirut ( Hotel, Airbnb or residence )

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(2)

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Fatima_C
April 22, 2024
Great tour

Hassan was an excellent guide for the day. Enjoyed the tour very much and would recommend this tour and the guide.

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Emily_D
November 27, 2019
Great day out

Our driver provided us with lots of additional information along the way (So we had a bit of a tour on the drive, not just the destinations). He was professional, enthusiastic, friendly, and clearly communicated time expectations. The sights themselves were well worth the trip, and it was easy to fit them al into the day.

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