Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small Group Tour with Lunch from Beirut

5.0 (2 reviews) Beirut, Lebanon
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Duration8h
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LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Discover South Lebanon's most iconic cities in one expertly guided day from Beirut. Journey through 3,000 years of history — Crusader castles, Phoenician souks, Roman ruins, and a sacred hilltop sanctuary revered by Christians and Muslims alike.
Visit Sidon's Sea Castle, the world's only Soap Museum, and the grand Khan el Franj. Continue to Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to walk the ancient Roman Hippodrome before a seaside lunch. End the day at Maghdouché, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have rested — with sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast.
Small group. Local expert guide. Hotel pickup included.

Options

GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH

Tickets are 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

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.
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GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS

Tickets Included: Tickets to Historical Sites are included on the price of the tour
Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entry/Admission to Tyre Hippodrome ( if option selected )
  • Entry/Admission to Sidon Castle (if option selected)
  • Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
  • Small group sizes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission to Sidon Soap Museum ( if option selected )
  • Professional, knowledgeable guides
  • Gratuities
  • Food or drinks unless specified

What to expect

  1. Beirut
    Pass by
    8:30 AM — Hotel pickup,
    Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel lobby. Depart south along the coastal highway toward Sidon.
  2. Crusaders Sea Castle
    30m · Admission ticket included
    9.15 am
    Begin at the magnificent Sidon Sea Castle, built by the Crusaders in the 13th century on a small island connected to the shore. Your guide brings the fortress to life with stories of Crusader rule, Arab sieges, and Phoenician legacy beneath its foundations.
  3. Sidon Souks
    25m
    9.45 am
    Stroll through one of the most authentic traditional markets in Lebanon. The narrow alleyways are lined with spice merchants, goldsmiths, and artisan workshops — a living tableau of Middle Eastern commerce unchanged for centuries.
  4. 20m · Admission ticket included
    10.15 am
    Visit the world's only museum dedicated to the ancient art of olive oil soap-making — a Sidonian craft that dates back over a millennium. The beautifully restored khan houses exhibits tracing the full journey from olive grove to finished soap cake.
  5. Khan al-Franj
    15m
    10.45 am
    Conclude your time in Sidon at this magnificent 17th-century caravanserai, built by Fakhreddine II as a staging point for Silk Road merchants. The arcaded courtyard and vaulted galleries are among the finest Ottoman-era architecture in Lebanon.
  6. Tyre Hippodrome
    1h · Admission ticket included
    12.00 pm
    Arrive in ancient Tyre and step into the Roman world at one of the largest and best-preserved hippodromes of antiquity. Chariot races once drew crowds of 20,000 here. Your guide explains how this Phoenician city became a Roman showpiece.
  7. Tyre
    30m
    ️
    1.30 pm - Lunch Stop in Tyre
    Enjoy a relaxed midday break at a local Tyre restaurant. Savor fresh Lebanese mezze and seafood with views of the Mediterranean — a well-deserved pause before the afternoon.
  8. 30m
    3.30 pm 3️⃣ Maghdouche – Our Lady of Mantara (Approx. 30 minutes)

    Make your way to this hilltop village where tradition holds that the Virgin Mary waited while Jesus preached in Sidon. Visit the ancient cave sanctuary and the Church of Our Lady of Mantara, and take in sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast and mountains.
  9. Beirut
    Pass by
    Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM
    Drop-off at your Beirut hotel, completing a full day through the heart of South Lebanon's ancient history.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick-up travelers from any Hotel, Residence or Airbnb in Beirut.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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