Bekaa Valley Small Group Tour Baalbek, Anjar & Wine Tasting

5.0 (4 reviews) Beirut, Lebanon
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Visit the Bekaa Valley on a shared day tour capped at 15 travelers, with round-trip transport from Beirut. Explore the Umayyad ruins of Anjar, the Roman temples of Baalbek, and the Stone of the Pregnant Woman, then take a guided cellar tour at Chateau Ksara and taste Bekaa Valley wine with an English-speaking local guide.

What's included

  • Round-trip transport from Beirut
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Expert English-speaking local guide
  • Small group sizes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals (lunch at own expense)
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Beirut
    Pass by
    Pick-up from Your Hotel or a central Beirut meeting point. Your guide introduces the day’s journey as you head east through the Lebanese mountains toward the Bekaa Valley.
  2. Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Drive east to Anjar and explore Lebanon’s only Umayyad archaeological site. Walk the colonnaded main street and discover the palace ruins of this unique 8th-century trading city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. 20m
    Visit one of the largest carved monoliths ever discovered. Located near Baalbek, this massive Roman-era stone block continues to raise questions about ancient engineering techniques and construction methods.
  4. Baalbek Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Arrive at Baalbek and explore the magnificent Roman temple complex with your guide. See the Temple of Jupiter, the remarkably intact Temple of Bacchus, and the Temple of Venus. Your guide explains the site’s 9,000-year history — from Phoenician origins through Roman occupation to the modern day.
  5. Zahle
    30m
    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Baalbek’s old town or in Zahle. Your guide will recommend the best spots for traditional Lebanese cuisine.
  6. Chateau Ksara
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit a renowned Bekaa Valley winery for a guided cellar tour and wine tasting. Learn why this high-altitude valley produces some of the Middle East’s finest wines.
  7. Beirut
    1h
    Scenic drive back through the mountains, arriving in central Beirut by approximately 17:30.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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

Additional information

  • 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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