Baalbek Temples & Ksara Winery Tour: Roman Ruins & Wine

Stand among temples built two thousand years ago, then taste wines from the oldest winery in Lebanon

A full-day guided tour of Baalbek's Roman temples and Chateau Ksara winery in Lebanon, with hotel or meeting-point pickup and a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French. The itinerary covers the Temple of Jupiter and Temple of Bacchus—two of the largest preserved Roman temple ruins—then moves to the 19th-century Chateau Ksara for a winery tour, cellar walk and wine tasting. Bottled water and snacks are included; admission fees and lunch are optional choices at checkout. The tour runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age five are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Baalbek and Ksara Winery

• Explore Baalbek Roman ruins
• See temples of Jupiter and Bacchus
• Tour Chateau Ksara winery
• Taste world-famous dry wines

The Experience

Your day starts with pickup from your hotel or a meeting point, then a drive to Baalbek, where the Temple of Jupiter and Temple of Bacchus dominate the site. These temples were built between the first and third centuries and stand as two of the largest and grandest Roman ruins anywhere. You walk among the columns and stone work that has survived two millennia, with a guide who can explain the history and the scale of what you're standing in front of. The air-conditioned vehicle waits between stops, and bottled water travels with you.

From Baalbek, the route moves through the city of Zahle and then to Chateau Ksara, a winery established by Jesuit priests in the 19th century and the oldest of its kind in Lebanon. The tour includes a walk through the vineyards and down into the cellars, where you learn how the wines are made. Then comes the tasting—a sampling of the estate's dry wines, the kind that have made Chateau Ksara known beyond Lebanon. This is the part of the day where you stop moving and sit with what you've tasted.

The eight-hour span means you cover real distance and see two different kinds of Lebanese heritage in one trip. A guide travels with the group the whole way, speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language depending on which option you choose at checkout. Snacks come with the ride; if you want lunch, you can add it when you book. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and all areas of both sites are accessible too. Children from five years old ride along; younger children can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat if you need one.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel or a meeting point.
• a live guide in your choice of language.
• an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the tour.
• access to walk the Baalbek temple ruins and tour Chateau Ksara's vineyards and cellars.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to combine Baalbek's Roman temples and Zahle's wine region in one outing—choose the all-inclusive option if you'd rather have meals and entry fees settled beforehand, or the base tour to book those separately.

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Top questions

What are the Temple of Jupiter and Temple of Bacchus like when you get there?

The Temple of Jupiter and Temple of Bacchus are two of the largest and best-preserved Roman temple ruins in the world, built between the first and third centuries. You walk among the columns and stonework on the Baalbek site itself, with your guide explaining the history and scale of what you're seeing.

How long does the tour spend at each stop?

The full tour runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off. Most of that time is split between Baalbek's temple ruins and Chateau Ksara winery; the drive through Zahle connects the two. Your guide will pace the stops so you have time to walk and absorb each place.

What happens at Chateau Ksara?

Chateau Ksara is a 19th-century winery founded by Jesuit priests and the oldest in Lebanon. You tour the vineyards and cellars to see how the wines are made, then taste a selection of the estate's dry wines. This is included in the tour; lunch at the winery is optional and can be added at checkout.

Is admission to the temples and winery included in the price?

Admission fees to Baalbek's temples and Chateau Ksara's caves are optional—you choose whether to add them when you book. Bottled water and snacks travel with you throughout the day.

Can children come on this tour?

Children from age five are welcome. Younger children can sit on an adult's lap, or you can request a specialized infant seat when you book. The vehicle is air-conditioned and all areas of both sites are wheelchair accessible.

What language does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language—you choose which option when you book. The same guide stays with the group for the full eight hours.