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LanguagesArabic, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This itinerary covers three stops that rarely appear together on the same day trip — and that is exactly what makes it worth booking. Jeita Grotto: the UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and New 7 Wonders of Nature finalist that most Lebanon visitors rank as their single best experience. Ixsir: one of Lebanon's most architecturally striking modern wineries, built into a Batroun hillside, producing award-winning wines from high-altitude vineyards sourced across six Lebanese regions. Byblos: one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth, 7,000 years of Phoenician, Roman, and Crusader history compressed into one coastal site.
Private vehicle and knowledgeable English-speaking driver throughout the day. Each stop covered at your own pace — no group schedule, no fixed timing beyond the day's arc. Entrance tickets and tasting fees payable on site. Optional lunch in Byblos at your own expense.
What's included
Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
Private air-conditioned vehicle exclusively for your group
9:00 AM — Hotel pickup
Your driver meets the group at your Beirut hotel. The vehicle is exclusively yours for the day. Jeita Grotto is 30 minutes north — the day starts immediately.
Jeita Grotto
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Jeita Grotto — New 7 Wonders finalist · UNESCO tentative site
Two cave systems that consistently top Lebanon's must-visit lists. The upper cave on foot — stalactites and stalagmites up to 8 metres tall, formed over millions of years. The lower cave by silent electric boat along an underground river — a stillness and scale that photographs cannot capture. Your driver covers the key geological facts at the entrance. You explore at your own pace inside.
~1 hr 30 min · ~45 min to Ixsir
Entrance fee payable on site. Photography not permitted inside. Lower cave boat ride may close during high water seasons.
1h · Admission ticket not included
Ixsir — Lebanon's most architecturally distinctive modern winery
Drive north to Batroun and arrive at Ixsir — one of Lebanon's most celebrated and most visually striking modern wineries, built into a hillside above an 18th-century farmhouse that forms the heart of the estate. What makes Ixsir genuinely interesting to wine travelers is its sourcing philosophy — grapes drawn from high-altitude vineyards across six different Lebanese regions, from the Bekaa to the north coast, producing wines that express the full diversity of Lebanese terroir in a single cellar. The guided cellar tour covers the winemaking approach and the estate's architecture before a tasting of Ixsir's signature whites, elegant reds, and the acclaimed Grande Réserve. Your driver shares the story of the estate and its place in Lebanon's modern wine renaissance.
Byblos Castle
1h · Admission ticket not included
Byblos Castle & archaeological site — 7,000 years on foot
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth — the city whose Phoenician script gave the world its alphabet and whose name gave us the word Bible. The 12th-century Crusader castle built from recycled Phoenician and Roman stone. Inside: Neolithic foundations from 5000 BC, Bronze Age temples, Phoenician royal tombs, and Roman streets. Your driver covers the key historical facts at the entrance — you explore the full site at your own pace.
Old Souk
30m
Byblos Old Souk & fishing port
Stone-paved lanes with jewellery workshops, antique dealers, and cafés — then down to the ancient fishing harbour where wooden boats sit against medieval walls and open sea. The most photogenic corner of Byblos and the natural close to the day.
Byblos
1h
Lunch in Byblos — optional
Waterfront Lebanese mezze and fresh seafood at a Byblos harbour restaurant — the ancient fishing port directly in front of you. Optional and at your own expense. After a winery visit, the case for a relaxed waterfront lunch makes itself. Your driver recommends the best spots.
Beirut
Pass by
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM
Drop-off at your Beirut hotel. Underground caves, one of Lebanon's finest modern wineries, and 7,000 years of Byblos — three stops that rarely appear on the same itinerary, covered privately at your own pace.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Free pickup is available 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.
