Half-Day Private Trip to Jeita Grotto and Harissa
Half-Day Private Trip to Jeita Grotto and Harissa
Cover two of Lebanon’s most iconic attractions on this private, double-duty day trip to Jeita and Harissa. Wander the stalactite and stalagmite-filled grotto nominated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, with a boat ride through the mysterious limestone caves. Then, travel by cable car to the hilltop statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, complete with postcard-perfect views over Jounieh Bay.
• A two-for-one day trip to Jeita and Harissa by private vehicle • VIP tours include door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your Beirut hotel. • Enjoy free time to grab a tasty Lebanese lunch on your own in a local restaurant • Tick off two of Lebanon’s most must-see sites in a single day—the perfect time-saver
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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
It is a gondola lift system located in Jounieh, a city in Lebanon,16 km north of Beirut that transports passengers above the pine-forested steep mountain, to an altitude of 650 meters, arriving at Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa offering breathtaking views of the bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city.
20 minutesIncluded
- Comfortable Private Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour Leader
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- 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.