Private Tour
Private Baalbek, Ksara Winery & Chouf Cedars Tour from Beirut
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Three of Lebanon's most iconic experiences — Roman grandeur, ancient wine, and a sacred cedar forest — in one extraordinary private day from Beirut. This tour takes you east into the Bekaa Valley to stand among the greatest Roman temples on earth at Baalbek, then to Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 — for a guided cellar tour through 2 kilometres of ancient Roman cave tunnels and a tasting of their finest wines. From there, a scenic mountain road cuts south through the Lebanese ranges to the Chouf Cedars — a UNESCO-protected grove of ancient trees, some over 1,000 years old, at the heart of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve.
Three UNESCO-linked sites. Three completely different landscapes. One private vehicle, one knowledgeable English-speaking driver, and nine hours that take you from the valley floor to the mountain summit through the full depth of Lebanon's extraordinary heritage.
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
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your private English-speaking driver collects you from your Beirut hotel and heads east on the Damascus highway, climbing through the Lebanese mountains before the Bekaa Valley opens dramatically below — stretching between two mountain ranges with the snow-capped peaks of the Anti-Lebanon on the horizon.
Before entering the temples, stop at the ancient Roman quarry on the edge of Baalbek to see the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a single block of limestone measuring 21 metres long and weighing an estimated 1,000 tonnes, still lying exactly where it was cut 2,000 years ago and never moved. It is one of the heaviest objects ever worked by human hands in the ancient world. Standing beside it and realising the Romans cut and planned to move stones even larger than this sets the scene perfectly for what you are about to see at the temple complex.
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
Stop at the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — Hajar el Hibla
Brief Explanation about each Site
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch (your driver can recommend the best options en route)
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
PRIVATE TOUR
Lunch & Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own. Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Service
122helenen,Dec 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was Excellent! Both the transfer from Beirut Airport and our private trip to north Lebanon were excellent. Very friendly, polite and well informed drivers and guides and excellent service! Highly recommended
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