Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included

5.0 (2 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
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Three of Lebanon's most wonderful and most visited attractions — one comfortable full day with a professional guide and lunch included. This small-group tour is one of our most popular and most loved — and it is easy to see why. Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos together give you the very best of Lebanese nature, faith, and ancient history in a single beautifully paced day.
Begin underground at Jeita Grotto — a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site of breathtaking natural beauty. Rise above the Mediterranean by cable car to the iconic shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon at Harissa. End the afternoon in Byblos — one of the oldest cities ever built, with a Crusader castle, an ancient fishing port, and a charming old souk. A professional guide is with you at every stop, sharing the stories and history in a warm and engaging way that makes every moment genuinely memorable. Lunch in Byblos included — nothing extra to pay.

Options

GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS

Ticke included: : The Tickets of Jeita Grotto & Byblos Castle are included in the price of the tour
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.
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH

Tickets 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

What's included

  • Comfortable transportation
  • Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional, knowledgeable guides
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Tickets / Admission to Harissa Cable Car (optional)
  • Food or drinks unless specified

What to expect

  1. Beirut
    Pass by
    8:30 AM — Pickup from your Beirut hotel
    Your professional guide meets you at your hotel and heads north — Jeita Grotto is just 30 minutes away and the day begins underground.
  2. Jeita Grotto
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Jeita Grotto — a truly magical natural wonder
    Enter Lebanon's most spectacular natural attraction — Jeita Grotto, a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and a top-five finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Two wonderfully different cave experiences await. The upper cave is explored on foot along an elevated walkway where stalactites and stalagmites up to 8 metres tall create formations of extraordinary natural beauty all around you. The lower cave is navigated by silent electric boat along a peaceful underground river through chambers of breathtaking stillness. Your guide brings the geological story of these remarkable caves to life in a way that makes the experience even more wonderful and memorable for visitors of all ages.
  3. 20m · Admission ticket not included
    Harissa cable car — a wonderful ride above Jounieh Bay
    From underground to above the clouds — board the famous Harissa Téléférique at Jounieh and ride comfortably up to 650 metres above sea level as Jounieh Bay spreads beautifully beneath you. The views on the ascent are among the most photographed in Lebanon and the ride is a genuinely exciting and enjoyable experience for the whole family. Your guide points out the coastal landmarks as you ascend.
  4. The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
    30m
    Our Lady of Lebanon — a beautiful mountaintop shrine
    At the mountaintop, the beloved bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stands with arms outstretched toward the Mediterranean — 8.5 metres tall and one of the most cherished religious monuments in the Middle East. Surrounded by the beautiful Maronite Basilica and neighbouring churches, Harissa is one of Lebanon's most visited and most spiritually significant destinations. Your guide shares the history and meaning of this wonderful place in a way that touches visitors of all backgrounds.
  5. Byblos Castle
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Byblos Castle & archaeological site — 7,000 years of history
    Arrive in Byblos — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth — and explore its wonderful archaeological site where 7,000 years of human history unfold in a single enjoyable walk. The 12th-century Crusader castle was built from recycled Phoenician and Roman stones. Inside: Neolithic foundations, Bronze Age temples, Phoenician royal tombs, and Roman streets. Byblos gave the world its alphabet and its name gave us the word Bible. Your guide brings these extraordinary stories to life in a warm, accessible, and genuinely fascinating way that visitors of all ages thoroughly enjoy.
  6. Old Souk
    30m
    Byblos Old Souk & fishing port
    Step into the charming old souk — stone-paved lanes with jewellery workshops, antique dealers, and welcoming cafés — before wandering down to the beautiful ancient fishing harbour where colourful boats bob against a backdrop of medieval walls and the sparkling Mediterranean. One of the most photogenic and most enjoyable spots in Lebanon.
  7. Byblos
    1h
    Lunch in Byblos — included if option is Selected
    A wonderful included lunch at a waterfront Byblos restaurant — fresh Lebanese mezze and seafood with the beautiful ancient fishing harbour as your backdrop. One of the loveliest lunch settings in Lebanon, fully included in your tour price with nothing extra to pay. A thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing close to a truly memorable full day.
  8. Beirut
    Pass by
    Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM
    Your guide and driver bring you comfortably back to Beirut with drop-off at your hotel — completing a wonderful full day through Lebanon's most spectacular natural wonder, its most beloved mountaintop shrine, and one of the oldest cities on earth.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up guests from hotels and any places of residences located in Beirut.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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