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Aanjar

Discover Aanjar, Lebanon, where ancient Roman ruins whisper tales of yesteryears! Stroll through stunning arches, taste the spiced delights of local eateries, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of bustling markets. With breathtaking mountain backdrops and friendly faces, this hidden gem offers a unique blend of history, culture, and warmth that’ll keep you coming back for more!

Recommendations

Landmark4.6/5

Umayyad City Ruins

Landmark4.6/5

Anjar Citadel

Outdoor4.3/5

Anjar Eco Park

Eat4.3/5

Brothers Pub & Rest.

Eat$$4.4/5

Chamsine Bakery - Anjar

Eat3.5/5

Alsamir Roastery محمصة السمير

Cafe

Silver lining@cozy cups

Eat4.3/5

Coco Bakery

Eat4.1/5

Restaurant Jazira Anjar

Eat$$$4.5/5

Al Shams Restaurant

Eat4.4/5

Nabaa Anjar Restaurant

Stays

Stay4.35/5

Hotel Layali Al Shams

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Layali Al Shams Hotel in Anjar offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, minibar, and free WiFi. <h2>Leisure Facilities</h2> Guests can relax by the swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. The hotel features an outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and outdoor seating area. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> The family-friendly restaurant serves halal Middle Eastern, sushi, and local cuisines for lunch and dinner. Additional services include room service, breakfast in the room, and free on-site private parking. <h2>Location and Activities</h2> Located 57 km from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, the hotel offers cycling activities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Stay4/5

Hotel Shallalat Anjar -أوتيل شلالات عنجر

Nestled along the main road in Aanjar, Hotel Shallalat Anjar offers a unique blend of traditional Lebanese hospitality and stunning scenic views, making it a perfect getaway for travelers seeking authentic charm and relaxation.

Things To Do
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PRIVATE Tour of Baalbek Temples, Umayyad Anjar & Ksara Winery

Let your driver and guide take the strain on this impressive full-day tour. Check off two UNESCO World Heritage sites—the 8th-century Islamic city of Anjar and the Majestic Roman temples of Baalbek. Close this wonderful day with abundant wine tasting at the Chateau Ksara winery. Tour includes door-to-door round-trip transportation from your hotel. From Beirut towards the peaks of Mount Lebanon District then the Bekaa valley, a moderate drive towards to the Gigantic Roman Jupiter, Bacchus and Venus Temples of Baalbek. Lunch break is optional after the visit. Ksara winery is next. It is the oldest wine making Chateau and has huge natural sellers/caves and excellent wine to offer. «Gouttons voir si le vin est bon» mission accomplished, let’s go further deep East to Anjar and discover the Omayyad’s ruins. Another civilization of Lebanon’s history, truly amazing! Soon you will get to your hotel room with another rich experience and plenty of memories, pictures and information.

$113.34

5/5

9 h

Private Baalbek, Ksara Winery & Chouf Cedars | Guided Tour

Lebanon stretches from its highest peaks to its oldest valleys in a country barely larger than a county — and this private guided day tour covers the full sweep of it. East into the Bekaa Valley to stand inside the greatest Roman temples on earth at Baalbek. South through Ksara's ancient underground wine cellars. Then west over the Lebanese mountain range — via a spectacular road that connects the Bekaa directly to the Chouf Mountains — to walk among the ancient cedars of the Maaser el Shouf reserve as the afternoon light falls through the forest canopy. Three completely different Lebanese landscapes in a single day — volcanic ancient stone, Roman megaliths, underground wine caves, and a UNESCO-protected cedar forest — with a professional guide making every stop genuinely meaningful. A day that reveals Lebanon in its full, extraordinary range.

$150.00

5/5

9 h

Private Jeita Grotto, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Guided Tour

Three underground worlds — one extraordinary private day from Beirut. Begin beneath the earth at Jeita Grotto, where limestone formations built over millions of years create one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world. Cross the Lebanese mountains into the Bekaa Valley and stand inside Baalbek — the greatest Roman temple complex on earth, built on stones heavier than anything a modern crane can lift. End the day in the ancient tunnels beneath Chateau Ksara — 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars where Lebanon's oldest winery has been ageing wine since 1857. Natural caves. Roman temples. Ancient wine cellars. Three completely different encounters with the underground world of Lebanon — with a professional guide bringing every stop fully to life.

$150.00

5/5

8 h

Private Anjar, Baalbek Temple & Ksara Tour | Guided · From Beirut

The Bekaa Valley covers three completely different chapters of the ancient world in a single day — and this private tour is the most comprehensively interpreted version of this itinerary available. Expert local guides at both Anjar and Baalbek. A knowledgeable driver for the full day. Three stops that span 1,300 years of history — Umayyad, Roman, and Jesuit wine caves — all in the same valley. Anjar: the only surviving Umayyad palatial city in the Levant — built by Caliph Walid I in the 8th century and abandoned within decades, explored with a local guide who makes this overlooked masterpiece impossible to underestimate. Baalbek: a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Temple of Bacchus is larger than the Parthenon — explored with a specialist local Baalbek guide whose depth of knowledge changes what you see. Ksara: Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuits in 1857, with 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars. Tickets and lunch payable on site.

$100.00

5/5

8 h

Private Baalbek Temple , Ksara Winery & Shouf Cedar | From Beirut

Most tours combining cedar forests with Baalbek are seasonal — the northern mountain road near Bcharre closes every winter. This tour uses the Shouf Cedar Reserve in Maasser el Shouf — Lebanon's largest nature reserve and a UNESCO-recognised biosphere — connected to the Bekaa Valley by a road that stays open year-round. Three stops, twelve months, no seasonal restrictions. Baalbek: a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the greatest Roman temples ever built — explored with an expert local guide who knows every stone. Ksara: Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuits in 1857, with 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars connecting the afternoon directly back to the morning. Maasser el Shouf: an easy one-hour hike through Lebanon's largest cedar forest, open in every season. Private vehicle and knowledgeable driver throughout. Entrance tickets payable on site.

$150.00

5/5

9 h

Anjar baalback & Ksara tour

During this journey, you will discover the ancient history of Lebanon through many successive civilizations, from the Phoenicians and the Romans to the Arabs, Turks and Crusaders, and to taste the distinctive Lebanese wines.

$130.00

5/5

PRIVATE Wine Tasting Tour to the Bekaa Valey Fabulous Wineries

Sip, swirl, & slurp to your heart’s content on this door-to-door tour. Learn about the rich history and covetable flavors of Lebanese wine with tours and tastings at 3 different wineries. The Bekaa Valley produces the finest wines. Situated in the east of the country, the Bekaa wineries are among the most famous in the Middle East, producing bold red wines, light wines, sweet wines & multiple blends. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cinsault, Petit Verdot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Grenache, Petit Sirah, Viognier and the authentic Lebanese Merweh and Obeydi. Heading to Kefraya, a nice tour inside the premises then an overview of a widespread grapes' terrain. Wine tasting follows. Chateau St. Thomas located at the steps of the mountains, producing a variety of unique wines, a visit to the sellers & an abundant wine tasting. Ksara, winners of hundreds of prices, have an exclusive identity. Natural caves below the premises, a documentary wine tasting come next.

$113.34

5/5

8 h

Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara Small Group Tour with Lunch from Beirut

Discover the ancient beauty of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley on this Guided Small Group Tour from Beirut. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, walk through millennia of history, and taste Lebanon’s finest wine — all in one unforgettable day. This tour includes Anjar, Baalbek, the Stone of the Pregnant Woman, and a visit to Château Ksara, Lebanon’s oldest winery. Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off from your Beirut hotel, a professional English-speaking guide, and a journey through the heart of Lebanon’s heritage.

$55.00

5/5

9 h

Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut

Explore Baalbek temples and other Bekaa Valley highlights with the company of a knowledgeable tour leader and driver. You will be picked up from your hotel in Beirut in a private modern vehicle and your tour leader will take care of leading the way along all the sites and providing you with information about the local area and recommendations. Our tours offer excellent quality of service and value for money and can be tailored to your interests.

$90.00

5/5

8 h

Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries · Guided from Beirut

Lebanon has been making wine for over 6,000 years — longer than France, longer than Italy, longer than almost anywhere on earth. The Bekaa Valley, sitting at 1,000 metres above sea level between two mountain ranges, is where that ancient tradition lives today. This private guided tour from Beirut takes you to three of its most celebrated estates — Chateau Saint Thomas, Chateau Kefraya, and Chateau Ksara — for guided cellar tours and tastings that reveal the full depth and variety of what Lebanese wine can be. Three wineries. Three completely different stories. One private day in the valley that has been producing wine since before the birth of civilisation as we know it — with a professional guide who makes every cellar, every vintage, and every glass mean something.

$100.00

5/5

8 h

Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut

The Bekaa Valley packs more history into a single valley than most countries manage in their entire territory — and this small-group guided day trip from Beirut proves it. A ghost city abandoned 1,300 years ago. The greatest Roman temples ever built. Roman wine caves beneath Lebanon's oldest winery. Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one very good wine tasting — all with a professional guide making sure you actually understand what you are looking at. Solo traveler? Perfect — small group tours are how you meet people. Budget-conscious? This is the best value Bekaa day trip available from Beirut. History lover? Anjar and Baalbek back to back is the most historically concentrated single day Lebanon offers. Wine curious? Ksara's Roman cave cellars are worth the drive alone. There is genuinely something here for everyone — and a guide who brings it all to life.

$45.00

5/5

6 h

Private Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour | Lunch & Local Guide Incl.

The Bekaa Valley's two most extraordinary destinations — the greatest Roman temples ever built and Lebanon's oldest winery — in one private day from Beirut with lunch and all entrance tickets included. Baalbek is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Temple of Bacchus is larger than the Parthenon and the Trilithon stones beneath the Temple of Jupiter are the largest dressed stones in human history — explored here with a specialist local guide who knows every column and every inscription. Ksara was founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 above 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars, connecting the afternoon directly back to the morning. Private vehicle and knowledgeable local driver throughout. Specialist local guide at Baalbek — the site that demands it most. Lunch in Baalbek fully included. Roman temples in the morning, Roman wine caves in the afternoon.

$100.00

5/5

8 h

Private Guided Tour around Baalbek Anjar and Ksara

Take a step back in time and experience the history of two must see cities in the Beqaa valley. This in-depth tour will take you on a journey to relive key moments in each of Roman and Umayyad eras. Guided by an expert guide, you will get to experience the culture and the history of these cities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to taste some Lebanese authentic wine at the end of the tour, at Ksara winery.

$150.00

5/5

8 h

Bekaa Valley Small Group Tour: Baalbek, Anjar & Wine Tasting

Step beyond Beirut and into one of the ancient world’s most spectacular chapters. On this small-group day tour through Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, you’ll stand among the colossal Roman temples of Baalbek — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Roman ruins on earth — explore the layered Byzantine and Umayyad history of Anjar, and raise a glass at a family-run Bekaa Valley winery in a region that has been producing wine for over 6,000 years. With a maximum of 15 guests, this is not a bus tour. It’s an unhurried, personal journey through Lebanon’s most historically rich landscape, led by a knowledgeable local guide who brings every stone and story to life.

$55.00

5/5

8 h

Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Wine Tour | From Beirut

The Bekaa Valley has been producing two things in extraordinary quantities for over two thousand years — Roman architecture and Lebanese wine. This private guided day tour from Beirut combines the very best of both in a single, perfectly sequenced day. In the morning, stand inside Baalbek — the greatest Roman temple complex on earth, where stones heavier than anything a modern crane can lift were placed with such precision that they have stood for two millennia. In the afternoon, descend into the Roman cave cellars of Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 — for a guided tour through 2 kilometres of ancient tunnels and a tasting of their finest wines. End the day in Zahle — the food and wine capital of the Bekaa — for a long, optional lunch on the famous Bardawni River terrace before the drive back to Beirut.

$100.00

5/5

144 h

6-Day Highlights of Lebanon Tour from Beirut with Pickup

Discover the delights of Lebanon on this 6-day tour. Enjoy breathtaking views and go deep in history while visiting North and South of the country. Don't hassle yourself in searching for accommodation and tours at reasonable prices. Check this well-planned package and enjoy your vacation to the most.

$1,110.00

5/5

8 h

Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut

The Bekaa Valley is Lebanon's most historically layered landscape — a fertile plain between two mountain ranges conquered, farmed, and celebrated for over five thousand years. This private full-day tour crosses into the Bekaa to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of Lebanon's most celebrated wineries — Umayyad, Roman, and ancient wine all in one day. Anjar is the only surviving Umayyad city in Lebanon — an 8th-century palace city built by Caliph Walid I, abandoned after just a few decades and left frozen in time, its colonnaded streets and grand mosque still standing. Baalbek needs no introduction — the greatest Roman temple complex on earth. And Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 — closes the day with a guided tour through 2 kilometres of ancient Roman cave cellars and a wine tasting.

$100.00

5/5

8 h

Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Semi-Private Tour | Max 10 · Lunch Incl

The Bekaa Valley's three most compelling historical destinations — an abandoned Umayyad city, the greatest Roman temples ever built, and Lebanon's oldest winery — covered in one guided day from Beirut with a maximum of seven people. The same itinerary as the small-group version, with a guide who can give each person genuine individual attention at sites where the history runs deep and the questions always come. Anjar: the only surviving Umayyad palatial city in the Levant — built by Caliph Walid I and abandoned within decades, never rebuilt. Baalbek: a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Temple of Bacchus is larger than the Parthenon. The Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a 1,000-tonne quarry block cut 2,000 years ago and never moved — frames the scale before you enter. Ksara: 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars beneath Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuits in 1857. Lunch fully included.

$55.00

5/5

168 h

6 Nights Lebanon Holiday Vacation

Explore and experience some of the most important places of the beautiful Lebanon that are not to be missed in this 7 days 6 nights holiday vacation. Discover the hidden yet prominent gems of Lebanon and places that we bet you can't even find on the internet. Visiting these places is a must as it will truly enrich your experience of visiting Lebanon, and if you are an observer, these mesmerizing places will definitely charm you and hold your interest throughout the tour.

$881.95

5/5

192 h

8-Day Lebanon Vacation Package from Beirut

Make your mark on the itineraries of Lebanon's top attractions await with their enchanting beauty in this 7-night holiday package from Beirut. Enjoy the landscapes of Wadi Qadisha, an alluring little village in North Lebanon, frequented by travelers from all over the map and offering eye-opening vistas that will leave you mesmerized by its captivating beauty. Discover the ruins of Baalbek and Tyre, fascinating archaeological sites dating back to the Roman civilization and the most visited sites in Lebanon. Discover the Jeita Grotto, an amazing natural cave known as the jewel of tourism in Lebanon and immerse yourself in the magnificent stalactites. And don't miss the "Paris of the Middle East", the capital, Beirut, a thriving district for shopping, socializing and sightseeing.