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Lebanon's most spectacular natural wonder and its most iconic mountaintop shrine — one private half-day from Beirut, back by early afternoon. Jeita Grotto is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature finalists — 9 kilometres of limestone cave system with formations of extraordinary scale and beauty that took millions of years to create. Harissa is 650 metres above the Mediterranean, reached by cable car, crowned by the bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon — one of the most recognisable religious monuments in the Middle East.
Underground to mountaintop — two of Lebanon's defining experiences in five hours. Private vehicle and knowledgeable local driver exclusively for your group. Entrance tickets payable on site.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
we pick up travelers from any Hotel, Residence or Airbnb in Beirut.
Itinerary
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Beirut (Pass by)
9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut Your driver meets the group at your hotel and heads north — Jeita Grotto is 30 minutes away and the day begins underground.
Admission ticket free -
1Jeita Grotto
Jeita Grotto — UNESCO tentative site · New 7 Wonders finalist Two cave systems, two completely different experiences. The upper cave on foot — an elevated walkway through stalactites and stalagmites up to 8 metres tall, formed over millions of years into formations of extraordinary natural scale and beauty. The lower cave by silent electric boat — gliding along an underground river through chambers where the stillness is total and the scale is overwhelming. One of the most spectacular natural experiences in the Middle East — and 30 minutes from Beirut. Your driver covers the geological story of the caves as you exit.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Harissa cable car — from sea level to 650 metres Board the Téléférique at Jounieh seafront — the transition from underground to above the clouds in a single morning. Ride up to 650 metres as Jounieh Bay opens dramatically below — one of the most photographed aerial views in Lebanon. The ascent is the experience. Your driver points out the coastal geography and the story of Harissa as you prepare to disembark.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
Our Lady of Lebanon — Lebanon's defining mountaintop landmark The 8.5-metre bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stands with arms outstretched toward the Mediterranean — one of the most visited and most recognisable religious monuments in the Middle East, surrounded by the Maronite Basilica and neighbouring churches. Panoramic views over the entire Lebanese coast and mountains from 650 metres. Revered by Christians and Muslims alike. Your driver covers the history and significance of Harissa within Lebanese religious and national identity.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Beirut (Pass by)
Return to Beirut — approx. 1:30–2:00 PM Drop-off at your Beirut hotel — underground caves and a mountaintop shrine covered exclusively in a private half-morning. Afternoon completely free.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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