Private Tour

Tripoli & Byblos Tour | Crusader, Mamluk & Phoenician History

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Overview

Available languages

Arabic
English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Two of Lebanon's most historically rich cities — one day, entirely your own. This private full-day tour takes you north from Beirut to Tripoli, Lebanon's second city and one of the finest surviving medieval cities in the Arab world, before heading south to Byblos — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth and a place where 7,000 years of history sit within a single walk.

In Tripoli you will stand inside a Crusader citadel, step into a 14th-century Mamluk mosque built on the foundations of a Crusader church, wander ancient khans and hammams, and end at the colourful fishing port of El Mina. In Byblos you will explore a Crusader castle built from Phoenician stones, walk the ancient souk, and have lunch beside one of the oldest harbours in the world.

No other group. No fixed pace. Just you, your private English-speaking driver, and eight hours through three thousand years of Lebanese history.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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Beirut

9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut Your private English-speaking driver collects you from your Beirut hotel and heads north along the Mediterranean coastal highway toward Tripoli — a scenic drive with sea views and mountain backdrops all the way.

Admission Not Applicable
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Citadel Saint Gilles (Qal'at Sinjil)

Begin at the commanding Crusader citadel that has watched over Tripoli since the 12th century, originally built by Raymond de Saint-Gilles, Count of Toulouse, during the First Crusade. Later expanded and reinforced by the Mamluks, the citadel offers sweeping panoramic views over Tripoli's old city, the port of El Mina, and the snow-capped Lebanese mountains beyond. Your driver shares the dramatic story of the Crusades, the Mamluk conquest, and the centuries of history embedded in these ancient walls.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

English speaking driver

Hotel Pick up & Drop off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Gratuity

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

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  • Perfect day trip from Beirut

    Basanez,Apr 27, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Hassan was an amazing guide. My wife and I had the perfect day trip from Beirut. If you’re looking for THE one day trip you can’t miss from Beirut, look no further. We covered a lot of places in one day. Hassan was friendly and knowledgeable. He even recommended the perfect spot for lunch and drinks. Thank you so much for an amazing experience!

From US$75.00