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Discover South Lebanon's most iconic cities in one expertly guided day from Beirut. Journey through 3,000 years of history — Crusader castles, Phoenician souks, Roman ruins, and a sacred hilltop sanctuary revered by Christians and Muslims alike.
Visit Sidon's Sea Castle, the world's only Soap Museum, and the grand Khan el Franj. Continue to Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to walk the ancient Roman Hippodrome before a seaside lunch. End the day at Maghdouché, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have rested — with sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast.
Small group. Local expert guide. Hotel pickup included.
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)
8:30 AM — Hotel pickup, Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel lobby. Depart south along the coastal highway toward Sidon.
Admission ticket free -
1Crusaders Sea Castle
9.15 am Begin at the magnificent Sidon Sea Castle, built by the Crusaders in the 13th century on a small island connected to the shore. Your guide brings the fortress to life with stories of Crusader rule, Arab sieges, and Phoenician legacy beneath its foundations.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Sidon Souks
9.45 am Stroll through one of the most authentic traditional markets in Lebanon. The narrow alleyways are lined with spice merchants, goldsmiths, and artisan workshops — a living tableau of Middle Eastern commerce unchanged for centuries.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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10.15 am Visit the world's only museum dedicated to the ancient art of olive oil soap-making — a Sidonian craft that dates back over a millennium. The beautifully restored khan houses exhibits tracing the full journey from olive grove to finished soap cake.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Khan al-Franj
10.45 am Conclude your time in Sidon at this magnificent 17th-century caravanserai, built by Fakhreddine II as a staging point for Silk Road merchants. The arcaded courtyard and vaulted galleries are among the finest Ottoman-era architecture in Lebanon.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Tyre Hippodrome
12.00 pm Arrive in ancient Tyre and step into the Roman world at one of the largest and best-preserved hippodromes of antiquity. Chariot races once drew crowds of 20,000 here. Your guide explains how this Phoenician city became a Roman showpiece.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Tyre
️ 1.30 pm - Lunch Stop in Tyre Enjoy a relaxed midday break at a local Tyre restaurant. Savor fresh Lebanese mezze and seafood with views of the Mediterranean — a well-deserved pause before the afternoon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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3.30 pm 3️⃣ Maghdouche – Our Lady of Mantara (Approx. 30 minutes) Make your way to this hilltop village where tradition holds that the Virgin Mary waited while Jesus preached in Sidon. Visit the ancient cave sanctuary and the Church of Our Lady of Mantara, and take in sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast and mountains.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Beirut (Pass by)
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM Drop-off at your Beirut hotel, completing a full day through the heart of South Lebanon's ancient history.
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, 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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