Private Guided Jeita, Harissa & Byblos Tour | From Beirut
Overview
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8 hours
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The stretch of Lebanese coast north of Beirut is one of the most historically and naturally extraordinary corridors in the Middle East — and this private guided tour takes you through its finest moments in a single eight-hour day. From ancient inscriptions carved into cliff faces by Egyptian pharaohs to underground caves that took millions of years to form, from a mountaintop shrine above the Mediterranean to the street of one of the oldest cities ever inhabited.
Jeita Grotto reveals what water and limestone can create over millions of years — a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature that stops visitors in their tracks. Harissa lifts you 650 metres above the sea by cable car to one of the most recognised religious monuments in the Middle East. And Byblos — continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years — closes the day with a Crusader castle, an ancient fishing port, and a stone-paved souk where history is still being lived rather than merely preserved.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Beirut
9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut Your professional guide and driver collect you from your Beirut hotel and head north along the coastal highway — the first stop is just 20 minutes away at the Dog River canyon, where Lebanon's history begins before you even reach the first major attraction.
Commemorative Stelae of Nahr El-Kalb
Dog River inscriptions — 3,000 years on one cliff A brief but extraordinary stop at the Dog River canyon — where the limestone walls have recorded the passage of conquerors and liberators for over three millennia. Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II carved his victory here in 1274 BC. Assyrian King Esarhaddon in 671 BC. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Napoleon's French forces. And the Lebanese Republic itself — marking independence and the withdrawal of foreign forces in inscriptions that bring this ancient archive right up to the 21st century. Your guide points out the key inscriptions and explains the remarkable tradition that made this canyon the world's most continuously updated monument to military history.
Options
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 Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tour Leader
Guided Tour of Byblos
Air-conditioned vehicle
Comfortable Private Transportation
Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Explore Lebanon’s beauty of nature and people
Костянтин Л,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have fantastic chance to go to this beautiful place with Hassan. He knows every place , history and culture of all aspect of fantastic place for this trip. Enjoy the beauty and warm speaking with Hassan.
Great to see other parts of Lebanon
505janetm,May 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I went to Jeida grotto, Byblos and Bartroun with Hassan. He picked me up at 12.30 and we got back at 7pm, including an ice-cream stop at the best spot! At $160 it was expensive but saw part of Lebabon outside Beirut which i would not have been able to access on my own. I declined the option of a local guide at Byblos as there was only 1/2 hour until closing and that was fine as Hassan is very knowledgable. He helped me scramble down into the impressive ruined grave. I also enjoyed chatting with Hassan about the reality of living in Lebanon. The grotto was amazing!
Highly recommend
936carolina,Sep 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a couple from France who did the tour with Ahmad. This was our first one on our week’s trip. Ahmad was a considerate guide and it you want information he will give it to you or if you prefer to have a nap he will make you feel comfortable no matter what. Lebanon is a beautiful country and the people are even more amazing. We had a few stops and ate some local manaeesh. Everything was great. Because of this great day we booked another day . The guides are professional, on time and the driving was very safe.The price also is good value for money. We highly recommend this company.
Magnificent!
E4592DZelenaa,Jul 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’re delighted to have chosen Lebanon Tours & Travels as our introducer to this beautiful country! Booking was easy and very flexible. Our guide, Hassane Mrad, was very punctual, anticipated every forthcoming need (e.g. cold water was appearing as if by magic on both rather hot days and long walking minimised, where possible). Very knowledgeable, friendly, yet very discreet and immensely caring! Not only he showed us the tour attractions, but also introduced to the various delicious local specialities along the way - he seemed to know everyone in Lebanon and radiated such a joie de vivre! We would definitely be back, as a couple of days in this magnificent country was simply not enough! David and Elena
Great local insights
CRVH,Jul 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked three private day trips through this company and guides Alan with driver Mustafa and Ahmad, our driver/guide for two day trips were fabulous - caring and informative. Would recommend all of them and like to thank them again for their kindness and professionalism.
Baalbek, Byblos, Becharee, Museum in Beirut, Tyr, Harrisa
romanjN1062OB,Jun 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dear Mr. Hussein! Thank you very much for your preparation and execution of my trips around the Libanon. All was OK. The hotel Casa d or: very nice staff, clean hotel, excellent breakfast. Your guides were always very helpful and on time. Local guides in Baalbek, Byblos, Tyr on a very very high level of knowledge. The lunch was the top on the tour to Baalbek, among 10 points it deserves 15 points. I did not expect the organization of this tour on such a high level. And at the end of the tour, the visit to the museum in Beirut was included in the trip. Because the most precious things found in the old places were all exposed in the Museum. If you do not visit the Museum, you do not see Libanon. Shukran jaziilan! Roman
These tours made all the difference
P8883UHpierrec,Jun 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I toured Baalbek, Tyre and Byblos with Hassane. All three were exceptional with extremely knowledgeable guides, excellent meals and a very personable leader. I highly recommend this tour company - they were on time, not rushed and rather flexible.
Amazing vacation ❤️
Suhir1234,Oct 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing time, enjoying natural caves at Jeita, spending peaceful time in Harissa and learning historical Byblos through an amazing tour guides. The food was amazing too. Really, I recommend Lebanon tour and travel Company.
Great tour with a fun guide
Brett B,Oct 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely worth doing. The grotto was beautiful, Harissa was cool for the views, and Byblos was really cool from a historical perspective. Hassane was an amazing guide- very friendly and great energy. The van was nice and the lunch was really impressive.
Very organized and definitely recommended
sas4181,Sep 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver was punctual and the tour was very organized. We enjoyed the beautiful scnenery on the visited sites.
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