Baalbek - Anjar - Ksara-reis vanuit Beiroet
Beschrijving
Baalbek - Anjar - Ksara-reis vanuit Beiroet Verken de tempels van Baalbeck, die het grootste en best bewaarde corpus van Romeinse architectuur vormen dat er nog is. De acropolis bevindt zich op de top van een kunstmatige heuvel die is opgebouwd uit verschillende woonlagen. Ontdek de stad van Anjar die werd gebouwd in het begin van de 8e eeuw na Christus. In de sterke vestingwerken van de stad bevinden zich de overblijfselen van straten, drie paleizen, soeks, twee hamams en een moskee. Bezoek Ksara, het toevluchtsoord van de bekende Ksara-wijn waar duizenden oude wijnflessen worden bewaard. Tijdens de bezoeken wordt een proeverij van de beste wijnen gedaan.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Ophalen vanuit Beiroet
Aankomst in Anjar: 9:30 - Ontdek de stad Anjar die staat als de enige Umayyad-site in Libanon. (Duur van 1 uur) Vertrek Anjar naar Baalbek: 10.30 uur
Aankomst Baalbek: 11.30 uur – Ontdek de 3 tempels gewijd aan Bacchus, Jupiter en Venus (duur van 1 uur) Vertrek uit Baalbek – lunchstop: 13:30 uur
Aankomst in Lunch Stop: 13:45 - Lunchstop 1 uur Vertrek Lunch Stop door: 14:45
Aankomst Chateau Ksara: 15:15 - Verken de oudste wijnmakerij in Libanon, bezoek de Romeinse grotten en proef lokale wijn. (1 uur 15 min) Vertrek Chateau Ksara 16:30
Aankomst in Beiroet: 17:30 - 18:00
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Gratis pick-up wordt verstrekt van uw locatie in Beirut City Only : Geef ons uw hotel / Airbnb / Persoonlijk huisadres voor Pickup & Drop off
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Geschikt voor alle condities
Beoordelingen(105)
Our driver was Ali. The used vehicle (Renault Duster) was tight because it was a shared ride, which compromised the comfort. A recurring negative point was the insistence on taking us to shops before the tours. We suffered an aggressive selling approach, with invasive physical contact and attempted sale of antique counterfeit coins in Baalbek (a fact confirmed by official guides of the archaeological site). In addition, due to poor time management, we missed the guided visit to the Ksara vineyard, with only 20 minutes left for the tasting. Although the destinations are amazing, I recommend looking for another company that doesn’t just focus on store commissions. Right on the first trip I made some questions about the history of the place and simply received short answers without explanation of the history, so I had already realized that it was just a transportation in a tight car, at the time when I contracted the tour was described that there would be explanations, but not during the visit because the tickets would be bought at the time. So I recommend renting an Uber or a private driver (which I ended up doing after this experience)
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We were surprised to read your comment stating that this was not a guided tour. At the time of booking, the tour description clearly mentioned that the service includes an English / Arabic-speaking driver, not a licensed tour guide. In addition, we sent you the following message immediately after your booking confirmation: “Kindly be informed that this is not a guided tour. As mentioned in the inclusions, you will be provided with an English- and Arabic-speaking driver.” This information was communicated clearly before the tour date to ensure full transparency. We always strive to provide accurate descriptions so our guests know exactly what to expect. We regret if there was any misunderstanding, but the service delivered was exactly as advertised and confirmed in writing prior to your tour. Also, no one is ever forced to buy souvenirs or anything else. When the driver stopped at the site, some local vendors approached the car to offer their products. As in any tourist destination, you are always free to politely decline and continue on your way. This is also not a private trip. If you preferred a private option, as mentioned in your review, you could have arranged an Uber or selected a private tour. It was entirely your choice when making the booking. Kind regards
An amazing tour, we are delighted with the treatment received by Ali and the tour!!! Baalbek is something to see once in a lifetime. Very grateful to Ali for all his help, recommendations and good humor!!! Thanks to him we had an unforgettable experience:)
This was an outstanding experience, primarily because of Baalbek itself. The site was effectively empty due to the current regional situation, which allowed unrestricted time and space to properly absorb the scale and detail of the ruins. I have visited Roman sites all over the world over more than 30 years of travelling, and Baalbek stands apart. The Temple of Jupiter in particular is astonishing, both in sheer scale and in the level of detail still visible after nearly 2000 years. It is important to understand that this booking is a trip with a driver, not a guided tour in the traditional sense. I had booked an English speaking driver, however the driver did not speak English. This was initially a shock as the listing wording does suggest a tour rather than transport. That said, the company handled this extremely well. Once contacted, the owner immediately arranged an English speaking guide at no extra cost. This guide was knowledgeable and professional and fully offset the initial issue. At the other locations, including Anjar and Ksara, we simply used ChatGPT on site by photographing points of interest. This worked exceptionally well and provided more detailed historical context than many guided tours I have done elsewhere. Timing and pacing were excellent. We were not rushed at any point and had more than adequate time at each location. The driver was patient and flexible and happy to wait until we were finished. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and driven safely throughout. Despite the area being designated a do not travel zone due to the conflict, I did not feel unsafe at any time. There were only two travellers on the day, both solo travellers, myself and another Dutch traveller. This small group made the experience even better and added to the overall enjoyment. I would strongly recommend this experience to experienced travellers who are comfortable operating in complex regions and who understand the difference between a driver based trip and a traditional guided tour. For those travellers, Baalbek is unmissable, and this company demonstrated professionalism and good problem solving when it mattered.
Hussein and his team are very good and very kind. Tour of Balbeeck and Ksara deserves. Glimpses of incredible landscapes, a more rural Lebanon, but equally enchanting. Lunch with meat pizzas typical of the area. The Beka valley, once “forbidden”, is now safe and passable without problems. Highly recommended!
This trip is mainly transport, not a guided tour. I was the only participant, so it ended up being just me and the driver, and no information about the sites was provided. Although the company advertises free pickup, this only applies to Inner Beirut. They asked for an extra $20 to pick me up in Greater Beirut (Zalqa). I chose to meet at Martyrs’ Square instead, where the driver still arrived a few minutes late. On the way back I skipped Ksara since I was alone, which saved time and fuel (we arrived back in Beirut around 2:30 pm), but the company still only offered drop-off within Inner Beirut. There are also some souvenir shops in the way where the driver seemed to know the owners. The restaurant stop was good and fairly priced, and Baalbek itself is definitely worth visiting. Overall, Baalbek is very nice, but the service is more like basic transportation with some upselling rather than a guided experience.
As stated in the inclusions, which you may have overlooked, it clearly mentions an “English / Arabic Speaking Driver”—nowhere does it indicate this is a guided tour. We also specified “Free pickup from your location inside Beirut”. Please note, we pick up from Beirut City only, so locations outside the city, such as Zalqa, are not included. If you preferred not to pay the extra charge, you could have met at the designated pickup point at Martyrs’ Square. Everything was explained clearly in advance, and if the arrangements didn’t suit you, cancellation was an option. You chose to continue with the tour, and we were happy to accommodate you—even as the only participant—whereas some operators might not have. No souvenirs were mandatory, and our driver is familiar with the area and its contacts because he conducts this trip almost daily. There was no upselling involved. We kindly ask that guests review the inclusions carefully to avoid misunderstandings.
While we did safely get to Baalbek and back, every piece of the trip (other than physically driving there) was an additional expense. Lunch, both site admissions, and tour guide were all additional. Plan for at least an additional 50USD. The guide on this trip also had to be convinced to 'let us' see the quarry, just outside of Baalbek. Make sure if you take this tour to specifically ask to go there. If you are going to go all the way to Baalbeck, you might as well also see where the large stones were mined!
Thank you for your review. I would like to clarify a few points to avoid any misunderstanding. All details were clearly mentioned from the beginning before you completed your booking. Had the “Includes” section been fully read, you would have seen that the entrance fees, guide, and lunch were not listed as included. After you confirmed your booking, we also sent you an email outlining the entrance fee costs, and at no point did you question this, request clarification, or choose to cancel the tour. Regarding the guide: this is an optional service that you personally chose to add. Many guests prefer exploring on their own, which is why we keep it optional. As for the quarry stop, it is a standard part of the itinerary. No tour operator or driver skips the Quarry/Stone of the Pregnant Woman unless a guest specifically requests otherwise. We hope this helps clear up the situation, and we appreciate your feedback.
All good! Very friendly drivers. Also very flexible, you can stay shorter or longer in some spots, change their sequence.
An absolutely wonderful day out, full of unexpected delights, interesting conversations and lovely food. Thank you!
We booked a day trip to Aanjar and Baalbek through Zingy Ride and everything was great! Our driver was Kassem and he helped make our trip perfect with great communication and spoke great English, Baalbek and Aanjar are must see places in Lebanon !!
We visited Anjar & Baalbek with Zingy ride and our driver was Kassem. He was very friendly and welcoming and spoke good English. We felt very comfortable and safe with Kassem and highly recommend this tour!
