Private Day Trip from Beirut

Roman ruins, intriguing caves and beautiful vineyards: discover the incredible places surrounding Beirut on a private tour with an exclusive English-speaking guide. Explore Baalbek, the Beqaa Valley, Byblos, Harissa and the Jeita Grotto!

Private Day Trip from Beirut

For those spending several days in Beirut and seeking to explore the surroundings with a guide, private tours can be booked. These tours last between 8 and 9 hours, including hotel pick-up, private vehicle transport, and an English-speaking guide.

Below are the specifics of each tour.

Baalbek, Ksara and Anjar (9 hours)

This tour visits Baalbek, known for significant temples like the Temple of Bacchus, the Temple of Jupiter, and the Temple of Venus. The itinerary includes a visit to a winery in the Beqaa Valley, along with Chtoura, Ksara, and Anjar, the Umayyad City of Lebanon.

Byblos, Jeita Cave and Harissa (8 hours)

Travel to Byblos, one of the oldest cities globally. Explore its archaeological site, followed by a visit to Harissa via cable car to see the image of Our Lady of Lebanon. Finally, visit the Jeita Caves.

Qadisha Valley, Qozhaya Monastery and Cedars of God (9 hours)

This tour heads to the Qadisha Valley. The first stop will be in Becharré, home of the poet Gibran Kahlil Gibran, then continue to the Cedars of God forest, concluding at the Qozhaya monastery.

Monasteries of St Charbel, St Rafqa and St Hardini (8 hours)

This tour features significant monasteries, starting at the monastery of St. Charbel. The itinerary includes visiting the chapel of St. Peter and Paul and the monasteries of St. Hardini and St. Rafqa.

Byblos and the Monasteries of St. Maron and St. Charbel (8 hours)

Travel to visit the monastery of St. Maron, where St. Charbel is buried, before proceeding to the chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul, and finally explore Byblos and its Roman amphitheatre.

Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouché (8 hours)

This tour includes seeing Sidon’s Sea Castle and traditional markets, then heading to Maghdouché, a site declared holy by the Vatican. The final stop is Tyre, where archaeological ruins are explored, including the necropolis and Roman racetrack.

Advantages of a private tour

A private tour provides personalized service, flexibility in scheduling, itinerary modifications, and potential savings for large groups.