Discover Lebanon: Jeita Grotto & Byblos Half-Day Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Beirut, Lebanon
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Lebanon's ancient wonders on our Half-Day Private Tour to Jeita Grotto and Byblos. Marvel at the stunning limestone formations of Jeita Grotto before stepping back in time in the historic city of Byblos. With expert guides and exclusive access, immerse yourself in the rich history and natural beauty of these iconic sites. Join us for a journey of discovery and wonder.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Tour Leader
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Jeita Grotto
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Jeita Grotto, a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves which have formed over millions of years, is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. It is located 300 metres above sea level and has a height difference of 305 metres.
    The Jeita upper cave has an overall length of 2,130 metres and contains a great concentration of a variety of crystallized formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns, mushrooms, ponds, curtains and draperies.
    The lower gallery which has an overall length of 6,200 metres is located 60 metres below the upper gallery. It is traversed by a smooth underwater river and a lake.
  2. Byblos
    2h
    Byblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities. Inhabited since Neolithic times, it has been closely linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. Byblos is also directly associated with the history and diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet.
  3. Byblos Castle
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Byblos Castle, a restored 12th-century Crusader castle surrounded by a 10m-wide dry moat is located just inside the Byblos' atmospheric archaeological site that contains the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks.
    It's an impressive building that offers an excellent perspective over the ruins from the top of its foursquare keep. A series of Bronze Age dwellings is clearly visible below the walls as you look towards the sea. Inside the castle, there's a small museum and a room with information panels outlining the city's history.
  4. Old Souk
    15m
    Byblos old souk is an old market where tourists can shop for souvenirs and antiques, or simply stroll along the old cobblestone streets and enjoy the architecture.
  5. Byblos Port
    15m
    Byblos Port is an ancient port in Byblos and is believed by the Lebanese to be the oldest port in the world. Around 3000 BC, Byblos Port was the most important timber shipping center in the eastern Mediterranean

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up guests from hotels and any places of residences located 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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