Private Tour
Half-Day Private Tour to Baalbek & Chateau Ksara
Overview
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7 hours
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Whether your time in Lebanon is brief or extensive, this half-day tour offers an excellent glimpse into some of the country's highlights. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off as you journey from Beirut to Baalbek in a comfortable, air-conditioned car or minivan, ensuring both safety and comfort throughout the trip. With the guidance of a knowledgeable local, delve into the history of Baalbek, renowned for its colossal structures representing the pinnacle of Imperial Roman architecture. Conclude the tour with a delicious Lebanese lunch and a tasting of red, white, and rosé wines at Château Ksara.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Temples of Baalbek
The complex of temples at Baalbek is located at the foot of the south-west slope of Anti-Lebanon, bordering the fertile plain of the Bekaa at an altitude of 1150 m. The city of Baalbek reached its apogee during Roman times. Its colossal constructions built over a period of more than two centuries, make it one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims thronged to the sanctuary to venerate the three deities, known under the name of the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, an essentially Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus and Bacchus).
The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a worked Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Together with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. The two building blocks were presumably intended for the nearby Roman temple complex, and are characterized by a monolithic gigantism that was unparalleled in antiquity.
What‘s Included
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English speaking driver
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Half-Day Private Tour to Baalbek & Chateau Ksara
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Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tailor-made tour
451nixd,,Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very accommodating to very specific and last-minute requests. Knowledgeable of the places and the environment. Kind
Both the guide and the...
Donna D,,Aug 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Both the guide and the driver were friendly and helpful. I learned a lot about Lebanon and Baalbek. It was a wonderful half-day!
A journey to the heart and soul of Lebanon
marksO9709HO,,Jul 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We drove from Beirut to Baalbek and the rich history of Lebanon is everywhere you look. The knowledge that is shared is so personal and you can hear the love the tour has for the land. Baalbek is breath taking and can only humble you with its beauty and story. You feel safe and almost at home the gentle nature of the guides. They speak with such insight and passion you can see and hear how much the enjoy the experience as much as you. Everything is taken care of and you don’t feel like an outsider. The trip is really easy and a once in a life time experience. If you love history and culture this is the perfect trip for you.
5 stars
carrieeJ4237MT,,Jul 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Our driver/guide Hassane was AWESOME! We don’t speak Arabic and were so grateful for Hassane arranging everything for us and having excellent conversation the whole day! He was funny and interesting to talk to. Our guide at Baalbek, Assoud (spelling may be incorrect), was sooo knowledgeable and sweet. We learned so much and the pacing for all the ruins felt perfect to us. He also kindly took the touristy pictures I wanted! Hassane did as well at the winery :). The lunch spot far exceeded our expectations - from the food to the location to the vibe to the service. It was an unexpected highlight! The wine caves were really cool and to learn the history before tasting really added to the experience. The overall vibe at the winery was excellent! Next time we will leave more room in our bags for wine to take home. :) We felt comfortable and engaged the entire experience. Highly recommend.
Amazing half-day Trip to Baalbek
adelac502,,Dec 4, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour to one of the most interesting site in Lebanon. We had great time exploring Baalbek with our excellent guide Charbel and the lunch was excellent. Thank you for a very nice tour
Made our trip in Lebanon! Vital to see all that this country has to offer
Lydia A,,Aug 27, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful experience with Kamel for three days that more fully colored our Lebanon trip. Kamel was wonderfully enthusiastic, warm, informative and gracious, always making us feel safe and in good hands. He energetically provided answers to our many questions and genuinely wanted to make our trip / experience of Lebanon the fullest and best it could be. Day 1 we went to Baalbek temples (absolutely extraordinary, as good if not better than the Parthenon of which we visited days before), then kindly took us to Zahle even though it was not included in the trip (where my family is from) then Chateau Ksara (oldest winery in Lebanon). We enjoyed the day so much we decided to do the Cedars of Lebanon and Beittedine Palace.. both incredible, the latter comparable in scope and magnificence to Al Hambra in Spain. Our last day in Beirut, Kamel took us to Tripoli to see the Roman castle that has been touched by so many disparate and diverse Civilizations and then to the old souk in Tripoli (an unforgettable experience). Without these three wonderful days we would have been ignorantly unaware of all the flavors that Lebanon has to offer. Prices are also exceptionally good when you compare to regular $100/day for driver. Absolutely a must. Thank you Kamel for our extraordinary time with you!
Private tour to Baalbek
Gustavo A,,May 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly driver. On time and very attentive. Baalbek is a must see and the private tour is ideal if you don't have much time.
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