New Guided Semi-Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos
9 hours
From 08:30
Group 1+
Arabic, English
9 hours
08:30
What you'll do
• This (Semi-Private) Small Group Tour is for 9 Travelers and less. WE DO NOT CANCEL ANY SOLO TRAVELER BOOKING. Save time and money. This group-tour is extremely convenient for any traveler wanting to add it to their itinerary.Taste traditional. • Full day-trip to Jeita Grottos, Byblos, Harissa from Beirut. • Explore Jeita Grottos site by riding the mini cable-car and the boat inside one of the caves and returning back by the mini train. • Explore Virgin Mary Statue in HARISSA by riding the cable-car and the panoramic view of Jounieh bay or by vehicle. • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its fascinating Marina, Souk and the Castle in Byblos. • Complimentary pickup and drop off from all Beirut district hotels and apartments. • Option to include the entrance fees and lunch at the sea side of Byblos.
Itinerary
- 1NEW ( LLT Genuine Product ) From your hotel in Beirut, with a smile you are picked up in the morning at 08:15am for a drive to your first must-see stop, you will have almost 1.15-hour to explore the famous JEITA GROTTOS which is a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves spanning an overall length of nearly 10 kilometers.
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Then you continue to your next important visit, the significant amazing Virgin Mary Statue in HARISSA by-car throughout the mountain you will explore the panoramic view of JOUNIEH bay and a lots of beautiful scenery,
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Then you will enjoy the riding of the main cable-car from Harissa to Jounieh where the experienced driver will wait you to continue to your next important visit to byblos.
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Starting your 1.5-hour tour of the significant location at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the beautiful Phoenician city of BYBLOS which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, you will enjoy the walking at the Marina side shedding to the castle and the souk.
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Then you will have the option to enter the Crusader castle in Byblos which it was known as the castle of Gibelet, it is adjacent to the Phoenician archaeological site containing the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks.The castle was built by the Crusaders in the 12th century from indigenous limestone and the remains of Roman structures. The finished structure was surrounded by a moat. It belonged to the Genoese Embriaco family, whose members were the Lords of Gibelet. Saladin captured the town and castle in 1188 and partially dismantled the walls in 1190. Later, the Crusaders recaptured Byblos and rebuilt the fortifications of the castle in 1197. In 1369, the castle had to fend off an attack from Cypriot vessels from Famagusta. The Byblos Castle has distinguished historical buildings for neighbors. Nearby stand a few Egyptian temples, the Phoenician royal necropolis and the Roman amphitheatre.
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After the castle you will enter to the old souk of Byblos which is an old market where you can buy from a lot of local shops antiques, souvenirs, local crafts and various other merchandise, its one of the best spots in Lebanon activity and the souk is never empty of people. There are also cozy bars and cafes littered along the walk.
It is also relatively small and worth a walk around to discover the various alleyways and ancient sites as this is one place you’ll never get enough of.This part of town is a collection of old walls (some medieval) overlapping properties and intriguing half-ruins.
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Then you will head to a traditional restaurant to have your Mediterranean Lebanese food.
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After your lunch, your experienced driver will head to Beirut where he will drop you at your location.
What's Included
(OPTION) to book All Entrance Fees including one way Cable Car Ticket
Brief Explanation about each Site
Experienced English Speaker Local Group Leader
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
(OPTION) to book a Lunch at a traditional restaurant on the sea side at Byblos old port
Notes
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Children ages 3 years and under are free, but their seats are subject to availability. They may have to ride on their parents' laps if seats are not available. Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
Wheelchair are available on request, please advise at time of booking if the wheelchair is required.
Dear Traveler, we always encourage you to whats app us on the above number. All Pick up will be between 8:00 to 8:30, Please be ready at the entrance of the hotel.
Driver will pick you up from the outside entrance of your hotel.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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