Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos with Lunch & Tickets
Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos with Lunch & Tickets
Take a day trip from Beirut to the spectacular Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos leaving the navigation and transportation to someone else. Soak in the Beautifull scenery and enjoy all the sightseeing on a tour that covers three must see sites of Lebanon, a boat ride in the Jeita Grotto and a cable car ride (Telefrique) in Harissa, all in one day that also includes lunch as well as entrance fees.
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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 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 hourBaalat Gebal Temple
The Temple of Baalat Gebal was an important Bronze Age temple structure in the World Heritage Site of Byblos. The temple was dedicated to Ba'alat Gebal, the goddess of the city of Byblos, known later to the Greeks as Atargatis. it was the largest and most important sanctuary in ancient Byblos, and is considered to be "one of the first monumental structures of the Syro-Palestinian region".
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.
15 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
15 minutesIncluded
- Lunch - Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All entrance fees
- Cable car ride ticket ( one way )
- Tour Leader
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Baalat Gebal Temple
- Entry/Admission - Téléferique Harissa
- Entry/Admission - Byblos Castle
- Entry/Admission - Jeita Grotto
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- 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.