Lebanon tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Castle with guide

Three landmarks, one guide, no planning required

A guided tour of Lebanon visiting Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon and Byblos Castle, with pickup, a multilingual guide, and a choice to add lunch. You boat through the grotto's lower cavern, ride the cable car to the hilltop statue for views over Jounieh Bay, and explore the medieval castle and old souk in the ancient city. The tour runs seven hours and suits all fitness levels. Children from age five are welcome.

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Jeita-Harisa-Byblos+guide 09:30 Guide in 5 languages Luxury option, lasting 7 hours, with Lebanese lunch and soft drinks in an SUV. Pickup is included.

Jeita-Harisa-Byblos+lunch 09:30 Guide in 5 languages Luxury option, lasting 7 hours, with all admission fees, Lebanese lunch mezze and grills, and an SUV. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos

• Travel from Beirut to Jeita Grotto
• Explore Jeita Grotto caves
• Take boat ride in lower cave
• Drive to Harissa
• Take cable car to Our Lady of Lebanon statue
• Enjoy panoramic views from statue base
• Travel to Byblos
• Visit Byblos Castle and archaeological site
• Explore old souk and medieval churches

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Jeita Grotto 2h
2. Our Lady of Lebanon 2h
3. Byblos 2h

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel.
• a multilingual official guide.
• bottled water and snacks.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to Jeita Grotto, cable car at Harissa and Byblos Castle (lunch is available as an add-on option).

Times

• Tuesday to Sunday 09:30

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Before you book

Group Private 2 group tours ›

Live guide English, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 14 pickup points.

Ages Adult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 87 years) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

You get picked up and driven through the Nahr El-Khab valley toward Jeita Grotto, a finalist in the competition for the new seven wonders of the world. The grotto is a cave system carved into the Mount Lebanon mountain range, made up of two enormous caverns filled with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. You walk through the upper cave, then take a short boat ride across the lake that covers the floor of the lower cave. The water is still enough to mirror the formations above.

From there, the route heads to Harissa and the hilltop statue of Our Lady of Lebanon. You ride the cable car up to the base of the 8.5-metre statue, which stands high above the city. The views stretch across the coast and sea toward Jounieh Bay. The cable car is optional, so if you prefer to stay at the base, that works too.

The final stop is Byblos, an ancient city with a history stretching back at least seven thousand years. You visit the 12th-century Crusader Castle, which Saladin himself once captured, and have time to walk the old souk and see the medieval churches the Crusaders built. Your guide shares the hidden stories of each site throughout the day. Bottled water and snacks are provided. If you book the lunch option, a traditional Lebanese meal is included.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly happens inside Jeita Grotto?

Jeita Grotto is a two-part cave system in the Mount Lebanon range. You walk through the upper cavern, which is open and lit, to see the stalactites and stalagmites. Then you descend to the lower cave and take a short boat ride across the underground lake that fills its floor, floating beneath the formations.

Is the cable car at Harissa included, or do I pay extra?

The cable car at Our Lady of Lebanon is included in the tour price. You ride up to the base of the 8.5-metre statue for the views over Jounieh Bay, though you can choose not to ride if you prefer to stay below.

How much time do we spend at Byblos?

Byblos is the final stop on the tour. You visit the 12th-century Crusader Castle and have time to explore the old souk and medieval churches in the ancient city, though the exact duration depends on the day's pace and traffic.

Can I add lunch to this tour?

Yes. You can book the tour with or without lunch. The lunch option includes a traditional Lebanese meal during the day.