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Jeita Grotto, Harissa, & Byblos w/pickup,guide,entries+lunch

1. Jeita Grotto, Harissa, & Byblos w/pickup,guide,entries+lunch

Explore the stunning limestone caves at the Jeita Grotto, learn about the ancient Phoenicians city of Byblos, enjoy a cable car ride and see the panoramic views over Beirut and Jounieh Bay. The last stop will be a delicious traditional Lebanese lunch by the beach and some free time in the old souks.

From Beirut: Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour

2. From Beirut: Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour

On this day trip, start with a visit to Jeita Grotto. You will enjoy a scenic cable car ride up to the upper cave; then, after exploring, you will take a train ride down to the lower cave where you will take a boat ride through the river cavern. Afterwards, you will visit the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, Harissa, which overlooks the Jounieh Bay and offers panoramic views similar to that of Rio de Janeiro’s statue of Christ. Take another cable car ride up in order to go up to Harissa. End the day at Byblos, one of the oldest still inhabited cities in the world - dating back to 8000 years B.C. Walk through the old souq, visit Byblos Castle, go past the Fossils Museum, see Byblos' old port, and admire St Jean Marc Church. Please note Jeita Grotto and cable car are closed on Mondays.

Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos w/pick-up,guide,entries+lunch

3. Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos w/pick-up,guide,entries+lunch

We will start exploring the amazing limestone caves of Jeita Grotto, stalactites and stalagmites, enjoy a boat ride before visiting Our Lady of Lebanon, Harissa by taking the cable cars and enjoying the stunning panoramic views over Beirut and Jounieh Bay. Last stop is a guided tour to the ancient Phoenicians city of Byblos, discover the Citadel where the Phoenician alphabet has been invented, walking through the old souk before enjoying a delicious traditional Lebanese lunch by the sea.

Jeita-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut w/pickup, guide, entries+lunch

4. Jeita-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut w/pickup, guide, entries+lunch

1st day: Explore the stunning limestone caves at the Jeita Grotto, learn about the ancient Phoenicians city of Byblos, enjoy a cable car ride, and see the panoramic views over Beirut and Jounieh Bay. We end the day with a traditional Lebanese lunch with a sea view. 2nd day: Enjoy a private day trip to Baalbek and Zahle from Beirut. Explore the ruins of Roman temples, visit the Chateau Ksara winery to discover ancient caves, and indulge in traditional Lebanese brunch. 3rd day: Take a day trip into the mountains from Beirut. Walk through the ancient Shouf cedar forest, discover the village of Deir el Qamar and the Beiteddine Palace, and enjoy a traditional Lebanese lunch.

From Beirut: Guided Qadisha Valley Hiking Day Trip

5. From Beirut: Guided Qadisha Valley Hiking Day Trip

you'd get to explore the beautiful nature of qadisha valley, the holy valley. known to be a stunning canyon that is 1000 metres deep and home to holy caves and monasteries; a place of refuge from religious persecution for a thousand years. You'd begin the hike at hawqa - Advanced - Moderate - Easy - and ends at the mar lichaa monastery, the hike is around 3 - 4 hours depending on your hiking skills. Discover isit Hawka Monastery, where a Colombian hermit is still living, then St. Marina Church – Qannoubine Monastery and St. Elysee Monastery. You will explore several monasteries and waterfalls along the way.

Jeitta, Harrisa and Byblos

6. Jeitta, Harrisa and Byblos

Combine a day visit to Jeita Grotto where you float under and around stalagmites and stalactites, take the cable car (telefrique harissa) in Jounieh up to the 600-meters sanctuary of "Our Lady of Lebanon" in Harissa for a panoramic mountain and sea view, continue around noon to the Byblos archaeological site including the old shops, Crusader castle, the Roman amphitheater and the Phoenician ruins and harbor.

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I recommend this tour for everyone. Robin took so much time and addressed each of the participants individually. I will never forget this day and I am very grateful! Thank you Robin!

It was a fantastic combo of History, natural beauty, adventure & tradition