Private Guided Tour to Jeita Grotto through Harissa and Byblos
Private Guided Tour to Jeita Grotto through Harissa and Byblos
Enjoy your day with a private tour from Beirut, that is designed to combine some well-known highlights such as the Jeita grotto, that was chosen as an official finalist representing Lebanon and selected as one of the 14 worldwide landmarks for new 7 wonders of nature competition. After, visit Harissa, a key Christian pilgrimage site with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon and one of the most important shrines in the world honoring Mary, Mother of Jesus. Finally explore Byblos.
one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour also allows some free time that you can use for shopping or some more sightseeing.
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Jeita Grotto
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.
1 hour 30 minutesThe Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
The shrine is highlighted by a huge, 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of God. It is 8.5 m high and has a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary stretches her hands towards Beirut overlooking the Bay of Jounieh in one of the most attractive panoramic views in the world.
30 minutesChurches of Harissa
Among other churches of various Christian denominations in the vicinity of Harissa are the Byzantine-style, Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul, located south of the statue and built between 1948 and 1998, the Apostolic Nunciature (Papal Embassy), as well as the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches
15 minutesTéléferique Harissa
One of Lebanon's oldest and most visited tourist attractions, the gondolas of the Teleferique aerial cableway are a trip down memory lane, from a pioneering venture in 1965 to a beautifully preserved modern-day attraction offering breathtaking views of the bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city, the Teleferique is an impressive testimony to time gone by, one meter at a time.
30 minutesByblos
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.
2 hoursByblos Castle
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.
1 hourOld Souk
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.
10 minutesByblos Port
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
10 minutesIncluded
- Comfortable Private Transportation
- Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Téléferique Harissa
- Entry/Admission - Byblos Castle
- Entry/Admission - Jeita Grotto
Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Tickets to the sites
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.