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LanguagesArabic, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Experience two of the most famous Phoenician cities in Lebanon on this full-day guided tour from Beirut. Explore the second largest city "Sidon", the Queen of the Seas "Tyre", as well as Our Lady of Mantara in Maghdouche village. Make the most of your time traveling in an A/C modern vehicle with the personal attention of an expert guide.
What's included
Private transportation
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Guide
Lunch
Gratuities
What to expect
Beirut
Pass by
9.00 AM: Pickup from Beirut:
Your private vehicle and professional guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beirut.
Crusaders Sea Castle
30m · Admission ticket not included
Built in 1228 on top of a Phoenician temple, the Sea Castle was constructed by the Crusaders to defend Saida’s harbor as a fortress on a small island connected to the land by a stone bridge.
As typical of Crusader architecture, the castle features recycled Roman stones and columns.
Sidon Souks
30m
Pass by the traditional souks of Sidon, rich with old buildings and local shops.
Khan al-Franj
15m
Khan El Franj in Sidon is a khan is an old kind of accommodation where travelers and traders was able to rest and keep their commodity and animals.
A short walk south from the Sea Castle, the Khan al-Franj was built by Fakhr el-Dine Maan II in the early 17th century offering merchants a one-stop place for selling and buying cotton and silk. The ground floor was a market place, while on the upper floor the merchants could spend their time resting.
Tyre Hippodrome
1h · Admission ticket not included
Part of the Al Bass archaeological site, this well-preserved Roman hippodrome was built in the 2nd century AD. It is 90 meters wide, 480 meters long, had a capacity of about 40,000 people, and was built for chariot races.
30m · Admission ticket not included
At the entrance of Al Bass site was the necropolis of the city in the Roman era. This sizeable funerary complex has hundreds of ornate stone and marble sarcophagi as well as collective tomb structures, several still filled with bones.
1h
A Shrine of Virgin Marry is located in a village named Maghdoushe, Southern Lebanon, near Sidon. It’s called “Our lady of awaiting” “Mantara” , since virgin Marry used to wait for Jesus in a grotto to be back from his preaching with his students.
Beirut
Pass by
5:00 PM: Return to Beirut:
After a full day of exploration, relax on the scenic drive back to Beirut, reflecting on your unforgettable day in Lebanon’s most iconic destinations.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up travelers from all places located within Beirut city.
Additional information
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.
