Others

Entrance fees for all tourist sites as per the itinerary 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day All presently applicable taxes

Guide

Service of English speaking guides as per itinerary

Transport

Service of private driver and air-conditioned vehicle

Meals

8 Breakfasts at the hotel and 6 Lunches. Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

Accommodation

8 nights accommodation at the following well-selected hotels: 4-star Gems Hotel or similar 4-star Aleph Boutique Hotel or similar Please note that the hotel supplement for public holidays and festivals is not included in the tour price. If your travel date happens to meet any holidays, please contact us for the tour quotation.

Not included:

Others

International flights into and out Lebanon Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.) Gratuities Personal travel insurance Lebanon visa fee

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Day 1 Beirut Airport Pick-Up
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beirut Airport Pick-Up

Welcome to take our Lebanon private tour with daily departure, which can be tailored to meet your individual interests. You will enjoy a more personalized experience as the trip is only for your private party, with no other people.

When you arrive at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, you will meet your driver at the arrival hall and be escorted to your hotel. During the rest of the day, you can rest to recover from the jet lag or walk around downtown.

Accommodation: Gems Hotel (4 stars)
Day 2 Beirut City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beirut City Tour

After breakfast, you will meet your driver and guide at the hotel lobby and start your Beirut tour. You will visit the National Museum with rich exhibits, the splendid Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, and Saint Georges Maronite Cathedral. In the afternoon, you will continue to Beirut Souks, where you will see the iconic bell tower. Then you will visit the American University of Beirut, Pigeon Rocks, which is also known as Raouche Rocks, and the Corniche.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Gems Hotel (4 stars)
Day 3 Visit Ancient Phoenician Cities Of Tyre And Sidon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Visit Ancient Phoenician Cities Of Tyre And Sidon

In the morning, you will set off to visit Tyre, one of the ancient Phoenician cities. You will see the Egyptian Port, the public baths, Roman necropolis, hippodrome, etc. Then you will head to another Phoenician city – Sidon to visit the sea castle, old souks, Debbaneh Palace and Saint Nicholas Cathedral. After the visit, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Beirut. On the way, you will stop to visit the Temple of Eshmun, which is dedicated to Eshmun, the God of Healing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Gems Hotel (4 stars)
Day 4 Shouf Cedars Reserve - Beiteddine - Deir Al-Qamar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shouf Cedars Reserve - Beiteddine - Deir Al-Qamar

After breakfast, you will set out for Lebanon’s largest natural reserve - Shouf Cedars Reserve, where some 2,000-year-old cedars grow vigorously. After a hiking trip there, you will then be escorted to Beiteddine Palace to visit its splendid structures. Then you will head to Deir Al-Qamar, an ancient city with well-preserved walls standing in peace. After a stroll in this elegant place, you will be taken back to your hotel in Beirut.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Gems Hotel (4 stars)
Day 5 Baalbek - Taanayel Lake - Ksara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Baalbek - Taanayel Lake - Ksara

After breakfast, a 2-hour drive will take you to the Baalbek Temple Complex, an ancient architectural wonder considered one of the most significant ancient Roman ruins. After enjoying the wonderful landscape of Taanayel Lake, you will be taken to Chateau Ksara winery to sample some mellow wine before driving back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Gems Hotel (4 stars)
Day 6 Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos

After breakfast, you will first be escorted to visit Jeita Grotto. The grotto comprises two layers: At the upper one you will meet the largest stalactite in the world, and to the lower one you will take a boat to enjoy. Then you will head to visit Harissa, where sits The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, one of the most pilgrimage sites of this country. Then you will explore a UNESCO World Heritage site - Byblos, an ancient city where people begin to live in 5,000 BC. After the visit, you will be taken to your hotel in Byblos.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Aleph Boutique Hotel (4 stars)
Day 7 Byblos - Bcharre - Forest Of The Cedars Of God - Byblos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Byblos - Bcharre - Forest Of The Cedars Of God - Byblos

After breakfast, you will head to Becharre by a 1.5-hour drive. Bcharre is famous for the Gibran Museum and the World Heritage site - the Forest of Cedars of God. Cedar is Lebanon’s national tree and an important symbol of Lebanese culture. Your guide will take you on a hike through the woods. You’ll see many cedar trees 1,500 years old. Afterwards, the guide will show you the 12th-century Qozhaya Monastery and the museum of Kahlil Gibran, a famous poet. At the end of the day, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Byblos.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Aleph Boutique Hotel (4 stars)
Day 8 Byblos - Tripoli - Batroun - Beirut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Byblos - Tripoli - Batroun - Beirut

In the morning, a 1-hour drive will take you to the second largest city of Lebanon – Tripoli. You will visit the old district to enjoy the charms of the colorful souks and narrow alleyways, the majestic Crusaders Fortress, old mosques, and madrasahs. Next, you will visit one of the oldest cities in the world – Batroun. The tranquil streets, elegant gardens, ancient churches, and archaeological landmarks will take you into the old times. After the visit, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Beirut.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Gems Hotel (4 stars)
Day 9 Beirut Airport See-Off
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Beirut Airport See-Off

Your driver will pick you up at the hotel according to your flight time and see you off at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Bon voyage!

Meals: Breakfast

* Note: If the above itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, don’t forget that we are a customized tour provider. Don’t hesitate to tell us your preferences, interests and budget, and we’ll tailor an itinerary to meet all your needs. Let’s turn your wanderlust into reality!

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Itinerary of your trip Tailor-Made Lebanon Adventure With Daily Departure & Private

Beirut Airport Pick-Up

Beirut City Tour

Visit Ancient Phoenician Cities Of Tyre And Sidon

Shouf Cedars Reserve - Beiteddine - Deir Al-Qamar

Baalbek - Taanayel Lake - Ksara

Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos

Byblos - Bcharre - Forest Of The Cedars Of God - Byblos

Byblos - Tripoli - Batroun - Beirut

Beirut Airport See-Off

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