Private Bekaa Valley wine tour from Beirut: 3 wineries

A 2-kilometre Roman cave cellar beneath a 6,000-year-old winemaking region

A private guided wine tour from Beirut to three celebrated Bekaa Valley estates (Chateau Saint Thomas, Chateau Kefraya, and Chateau Ksara) with professional cellar tours and tastings that move through Lebanese winemaking from high-altitude family vineyards to the region's largest producer. The defining moment is walking the ancient Roman tunnel system beneath Ksara, discovered by Jesuit monks and used for nearly two centuries to age wine at constant temperature. The day includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and lunch in Zahle, the Bekaa's food and wine hub, with tastings paid on-site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut

• Depart from Beirut hotel at 9:00 AM
• Drive east through Lebanese mountains
• Visit Chateau Saint Thomas winery
• Guided cellar tour and wine tasting
• Visit Chateau Kefraya winery
• Guided cellar tour and wine tasting
• Visit Chateau Ksara winery
• Tour Roman cave cellar and tasting
• Lunch in Zahle at Bardawni River
• Return drive to Beirut hotel

The experience

Lebanon has been making wine for over 6,000 years: longer than France, longer than Italy. The Bekaa Valley, sitting at 1,000 metres between two mountain ranges, is where that ancient tradition still lives. This private tour takes you to three of its most celebrated estates in a single day, each one telling a completely different story about what the region can produce.

You start at Chateau Saint Thomas, a family-owned estate whose vineyards sit at over 1,000 metres altitude. The combination of high elevation, cool nights, and intense Bekaa sunshine creates growing conditions that produce wines punching above their weight on the international stage. A guided cellar tour walks you through the winemaking process from grape to bottle, followed by a tasting of their Cabernet Sauvignon, full-bodied red blends, and elegant whites that have earned medals at international competitions. Then you move to Chateau Kefraya, one of the largest wine estates in Lebanon with over 300 hectares of vineyards sprawling across the plain. Kefraya is renowned for its flagship red blend Comte de M: widely considered one of the finest wines produced in the Middle East. The structured tasting here showcases the estate's full range, from the powerful Comte de M to the aromatic whites and the celebrated Muse rosé.

The final stop is Chateau Ksara, the oldest and most storied winery in Lebanon, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857. The highlight is unlike anything at the previous two estates: an extraordinary Roman cave cellar system stretching 2 kilometres beneath the winery, discovered by the Jesuits in the late 19th century and used ever since to age wine at naturally constant temperature year-round. Walking through these ancient tunnels after a full day of Bekaa wine is one of the most memorable cellar experiences in the wine world: part archaeology, part sensory experience, entirely Lebanese. The tasting closes with Ksara's iconic Cabernet-Syrah blends, crisp Blanc de Blancs, and beloved Sunset Rosé.

Lunch happens in Zahle, known as the Bride of the Bekaa, where restaurant terraces along the Bardawni River serve some of the finest Lebanese mezze in the country: generous spreads of cold and hot dishes, grilled meats, fresh bread, and local wine with the cool mountain air and the sound of the river below. Your professional guide and driver handle the full day from Beirut hotel pickup through the scenic drive back over the Lebanese mountains, with drop-off by early evening.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Arabic.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut.
• private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.
• guided cellar tours and tastings at Chateau Saint Thomas, Chateau Kefraya, and Chateau Ksara.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Lebanon Tours & travels

Is this one for you?The full day (roughly 8 hours from hotel to hotel) means you can fit the three wineries, all three tastings, and a leisurely lunch in Zahle without rushing, but it does consume most of your daylight. Book this if you want to spend a complete day in the valley rather than a half-day sampling.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

How long does the full day take from Beirut?

The tour runs approximately 8 hours total, departing at 9:00 AM from your Beirut hotel and returning by 5:30–6:00 PM, which leaves the evening free if you have dinner plans in the city.

What exactly happens during the cellar tours at each winery?

Each of the three wineries offers a guided cellar tour that walks you through the winemaking process (from grape handling through barrel aging to bottling) followed by a structured tasting of that estate's signature wines. Chateau Ksara's tour includes the 2-kilometre Roman tunnel system beneath the winery, used for nearly two centuries to age wine at constant temperature.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is served in Zahle?

Lunch in Zahle is optional and at your own expense. The famous restaurant terraces along the Bardawni River serve generous spreads of Lebanese mezze (cold and hot dishes, grilled meats, fresh bread, and local wine) with views of the river and the Bekaa mountains.

Do I need to pay for the wine tastings at the wineries?

Wine tasting fees at all three estates are payable directly on-site and are not included in the tour price.

What is the minimum age to join this tour?

The minimum age is 16 years old.

Why is Chateau Ksara considered so special compared to other wineries?

Chateau Ksara is Lebanon's oldest and largest wine producer, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857. The defining feature is the Roman cave cellar system stretching 2 kilometres beneath the winery: discovered by the Jesuits in the late 19th century and used continuously ever since to age wine at a naturally constant temperature year-round, making it one of the most extraordinary cellar experiences in the wine world.