Private Tour
Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Two of the Bekaa Valley's greatest experiences in one focused private day from Beirut — the most awe-inspiring Roman ruins on earth followed by Lebanon's oldest winery. No detours, no filler stops — just the two destinations that define the Bekaa Valley, done properly and entirely at your own pace.
Baalbek is not simply a Roman site — it is the greatest Roman construction achievement on earth. The Trilithon stones beneath the Temple of Jupiter each weigh over 800 tonnes — heavier than anything modern cranes can lift. The Temple of Bacchus, larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact, is the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. After the temples, the day ends at Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 — for a guided tour through 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars and a wine tasting.
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 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 — a vast fertile plain stretching between two mountain ranges, one of the most historically significant valleys in the entire Middle East.
Stone of the Pregnant Woman — Hajar el Hibla Before the temples, stop at the ancient Roman quarry on the edge of Baalbek to see the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a single limestone block 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. One of the heaviest objects ever worked by human hands in the ancient world — and the perfect prologue to the scale of what awaits at the temple complex just minutes away.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English speaking driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities
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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
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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