Small Group Tour with lunch - Jeita Grotto, Byblos & Harissa

Small Group Tour with lunch - Jeita Grotto, Byblos & Harissa

Visit some of the beautiful attractions in Lebanon.

Explore Jeita Grotto, chosen as an official finalist representing Lebanon and selected as one of the 14 worldwide landmarks new 7 wonders of nature competition

Discover Byblos, one of the most inhabited cities in the world, rich with history. Visit the Castle, the harbour and the old fishing port and finally stroll the authentic souks.

Take a lift over the sky by cable car to reach the statue of the Virgin Mary and enjoy a great experience that offers breathtaking views of the bay of Jounieh from Harissa's spiral stairs.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Jeita Grotto, Valley of the Dog River, Jitta Lebanon

Jeita Grotto, the pearl of nature, is one of the best nature wonders in the world, known for its natural stalactites and stalagmites wonderfully shaped.

It was nominated as one of the seven wonders of the world.

A tour in Jeita includes:
• Upper Grotto: an exciting adventure on foot to admire the spectacular beauty of the amazing limestone formations.
• Lower Grotto: a short dreamy boat trip in a world full of peace and splendor.
• Cable car: a scenic ride on the rope-way and enjoying the panoramic view of the nature.
• Sculpture: the most enormous and attractive statue called “Guardian of time”.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, Keserwan, Harissa Lebanon

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lebanon, a huge bronze statue painted in white, is located on a 500-meter hill, offering a great panoramic view of the bay of Jounieh.

The building stone was laid in October 1904.

The architecture of the building is based on a stone base in the form of a cone trunk and was centered on the statue of the Virgin Mary which is now considered as one of the most beautiful statues in the world. This site attracts both pilgrim and tourists every year.

A cable car ride is available to transfer you to the site, with a stunning panoramic view on Beirut and the sea.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Byblos Castle, Byblos Lebanon

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.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Churches of Harissa, Harissa, Jounieh Lebanon

This little chapel is the famous place of worship and contains the statue of the Mother of the light sculptured on the Century Anniversary of the Immaculate Conception and fifty years after founding the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in 1904.

This chapel forms the lower section of the tower upon which the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stands


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Telefrique Harisa, Kesrouane, Lebanon

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Old Souk, Byblos Lebanon

Full of picturesque cafes, small local shops and an amazing atmosphere, the city’s old souks are an essential part of the Byblos experience. The cobblestone streets and old structures are reminiscent of the city’s past inhabitants, from the Egyptians to the Phoenicians. Take a stroll through time surrounded by nature and well-maintained arches.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Byblos Port, Byblos Lebanon

Walking by the Byblos Harbour is a serene experience. What was once a hub for Phoenician trade and cultural exchange is now a quiet centre for local fishermen and tourists looking for a taste of Lebanon’s side of the Mediterranean.

Duration: 30 minutes