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LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
From the depths of the earth to the greatest temples on earth — this private full-day tour from Beirut covers three of Lebanon's most iconic and contrasting experiences in a single extraordinary day. First, descend into Jeita Grotto — a world-famous cave system of breathtaking natural beauty and a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Then cross the Lebanese mountains into the Bekaa Valley to stand inside the Roman temple complex at Baalbek — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of staggering scale where the Temple of Bacchus alone is larger than the Parthenon. End the day at Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 — for a guided tour through 2 kilometres of ancient Roman cave cellars and a tasting of their finest wines.
Three completely different worlds — underground caves, colossal Roman temples, and ancient wine cellars — all in one private, unhurried day entirely at your own pace.
What's included
Stop at the Stone of the Pregnant Woman quarry
Private transportation
Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch in Baalbek (optional — at own expense)
Gratuities (optional)
What to expect
Beirut
Pass by
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut
Your private English-speaking driver collects you from your Beirut hotel and heads north through the Dog River valley — its canyon walls carved with inscriptions left by Egyptian pharaohs, Assyrian kings, and Roman emperors — toward Jeita Grotto.
Jeita Grotto
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Descend into one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world — a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and a top-five finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Two interconnected limestone caves stretching over 9 kilometres beneath the Lebanese mountains — the upper cave explored on foot through a cathedral of stalactites and stalagmites towering up to 8 metres tall, and the lower cave navigated by silent electric boat along an underground river through chambers of extraordinary natural beauty.
15m
Before the temples, stop at the ancient Roman quarry to see the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a single limestone block measuring 21 metres long and weighing an estimated 1,000 tonnes, still lying exactly where it was cut 2,000 years ago. One of the heaviest objects ever worked by human hands — and the perfect prologue to the temple complex ahead.
Baalbek Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Enter the greatest Roman temple complex on earth. The Temple of Jupiter was built on Trilithon stones each weighing over 800 tonnes — the largest dressed stones in human history. The Temple of Bacchus, larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact, is the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. The elegant circular Temple of Venus completes a complex that has stood for two thousand years. Your driver brings the full extraordinary story of Baalbek to life — Phoenician sacred site, Roman sanctuary, Byzantine church, Arab fortress.
30m
Lunch in Baalbek — optional
Stop for lunch at one of Baalbek's local restaurants — hearty Bekaa Valley cuisine with fresh mezze, grilled meats, and local flatbread. A well-earned break before the final stop of the day.
Chateau Ksara
1h · Admission ticket not included
End the day at Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857. The highlight is the extraordinary Roman cave cellar system stretching 2 kilometres beneath the winery — ancient tunnels where wine ages at a naturally constant temperature year-round. Walking these caves after a morning at Jeita Grotto creates a remarkable symmetry — two ancient underground worlds, one natural and one man-made, bookending an extraordinary day. The tasting showcases Ksara's iconic Cabernet-Syrah blends, crisp Blanc de Blancs, and beloved Sunset Rosé.
Beirut
Pass by
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:00 PM
Scenic drive back to Beirut with drop-off at your hotel — completing a day that took you from a natural wonder underground to the greatest Roman temples on earth to ancient wine cellars carved by Jesuit monks.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up all travelers from any Hotel, Airbnb or Residence 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.
