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Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos are the three destinations that appear on almost every Lebanon first-timer's list — and for good reason. This private day trip gets you to all three exclusively at your own pace, with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver who covers the key facts and stories at each stop. No group to keep up with. No fixed schedule beyond the pickup time. Just three of Lebanon's most iconic destinations, a private vehicle, and eight hours.
Jeita Grotto: a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and New 7 Wonders of Nature finalist — 9 kilometres of limestone caves 30 minutes from Beirut. Harissa: the cable car ride to 650 metres above the Mediterranean and the iconic shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. Byblos: one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth — 7,000 years of Phoenician, Roman, and Crusader history in a single coastal site. Entrance tickets and lunch payable on site — you control the budget on the day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup is available from any hotel, Airbnb, or residence in Beirut.
Itinerary
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Beirut (Pass by)
9:00 AM — Hotel pickup Your driver meets the group at your Beirut hotel. The vehicle is exclusively yours for the day. Jeita Grotto is 30 minutes north — the day starts immediately.
Admission ticket free -
1Jeita Grotto
Jeita Grotto — New 7 Wonders finalist · UNESCO tentative site Two cave systems that most visitors rank as the highlight of their entire Lebanon trip. The upper cave on foot — stalactites and stalagmites up to 8 metres tall carved over millions of years. The lower cave by silent electric boat along an underground river — a level of stillness that photographs cannot capture. Your driver covers the key geological facts at the entrance. You explore at your own pace inside. Entrance fee payable on site. Photography not permitted inside. Lower cave boat ride may close during high water seasons.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Harissa cable car — 650 metres above Jounieh Bay Board the Téléférique at Jounieh seafront and ride up to 650 metres — Jounieh Bay spreading below you, the Lebanese mountains ahead. One of the most photographed aerial views in Lebanon. The ascent is the experience. Your driver points out the coastal landmarks as you ascend. Cable car ticket payable on site. Subject to weather and operational conditions.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
Our Lady of Lebanon — the shrine above the coast The 8.5-metre bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon — arms outstretched toward the Mediterranean, one of the most visited religious monuments in the Middle East. The Maronite Basilica and neighbouring churches surround it. Panoramic views over the entire Lebanese coastline from 650 metres. Revered by Christians and Muslims alike. Your driver shares the history and significance of Harissa on the descent.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Byblos Castle
Byblos Castle & archaeological site — 7,000 years on foot One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth — the city whose Phoenician script gave the world its alphabet and whose name gave us the word Bible. The 12th-century Crusader castle built from recycled Phoenician and Roman stones. Inside: Neolithic foundations from 5000 BC, Bronze Age temples, Phoenician royal tombs, and Roman streets. Your driver covers the key historical facts at the entrance — you explore the full site at your own pace, as slowly or as quickly as the group wants.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5Old Souk
Byblos Old Souk & fishing port Stone-paved lanes with jewellery workshops, antique dealers, and cafés — then down to the ancient fishing harbour where wooden boats sit against medieval walls and open sea. The most photogenic corner of Byblos. Good lunch options here at your own expense before the return.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Byblos
Lunch in Byblos — optional Waterfront Lebanese mezze and fresh seafood at a Byblos harbour restaurant — the ancient fishing port directly in front of you. Optional and at your own expense. Your driver recommends the best spots. Worth the stop.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Beirut (Pass by)
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM Drop-off at your Beirut hotel. Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and 7,000 years of Byblos — Lebanon's three most iconic day-trip destinations, covered privately at your own pace.
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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