Private Tour
Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Tour | Local Guides & Lunch Incl.
Overview
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8 hours
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The Bekaa Valley's three most historically compelling destinations — one private day from Beirut with specialist local guides at both archaeological sites, lunch included, and all entrance tickets covered. Anjar: the only surviving Umayyad palatial city in the Levant, built by Caliph Walid I in the 8th century and abandoned within decades — explored with a local guide who brings this overlooked masterpiece to life. Baalbek: a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Temple of Bacchus is larger than the Parthenon — explored with a specialist local Baalbek guide whose knowledge of these extraordinary structures goes well beyond what visiting guides can offer. Ksara: Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuits in 1857, with 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars that close the day by connecting directly back to the morning.
Two specialist local guides. One knowledgeable driver. Lunch fully included. The most comprehensively covered version of this Bekaa itinerary available.
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
Beirut
9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut Your driver meets the group at your hotel and heads east on the Damascus highway — over the Lebanese mountains and down into the Bekaa Valley. First stop is Anjar, about an hour away.
Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar
Anjar — specialist local guide · the only Umayyad city in the Levant Built in the early 8th century by Caliph Walid I — the same ruler who commissioned the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus and the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem — and abandoned within decades, never rebuilt. Colonnaded streets dividing the city into four quarters, a grand palace with over 40 towers, a mosque, and bathhouses — all still standing in the Bekaa plain. Most visitors to Lebanon drive straight past without stopping. A specialist local guide makes sure you understand exactly what you are looking at — the urban planning, the speed of construction, the mystery of the abandonment — and why Anjar is one of the most significant and most underappreciated archaeological sites in the Middle East.
What‘s Included
Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Specialist local guide at Anjar Umayyad ruins
Guided Tour of Anjar & Baalbek Temples
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets / Admission to Anjar & Baalbek (if option selected)
Gratuities (optional)
Food or drinks unless specified
Tickets / Admission to Chateau Ksara
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Options
Private Tour + Tickets
Tickets Included: Tickets to Anjar & Baalbek Temples are included in the price of the tour Lunch not included: : Please note this option does not include Lunch. This cost goes on your own. Guided Tour: Guided Visit of Anjar & Baalbek Temples Pickup included
Private Tour + Tickets + Lunch
Tickets Included: Tickets to Anjar & Baalbek Temples are included on the price of the tour Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Guided Tour: Guided Visit of Anjar & Baalbek Temples Pickup included
Private Tour
Lunch & Tickets not included: : Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own. Guided Tour: Guided Visit to Anjar & Baalbek Temples Pickup included
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