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Byblos

This Lebanese coastal city pairs an old harbor with an archaeological site above the Mediterranean. Ancient ruins and the present-day town sit side by side along the waterfront.

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Landmark4.7/5

Byblos Citadel

Stone walls rise among the ruins at this Byblos citadel, with a small museum inside. Roman, Phoenician and Ottoman traces sit within layers spanning more than 8,000 years.

Landmark4.6/5

Byblos Dock And Fishing Port

Byblos Fishing Port, nestled in the historic city of Byblos, boasts stunning coastal views and vibrant fishing culture, making it a perfect spot to experience Lebanon's rich maritime heritage and picturesque scenery.

Landmark4.6/5

The Old Souq

Landmark4.8/5

Ancient Byblos

Renowned for its ancient port and Crusader castle, Ancient Byblos is a captivating blend of history and culture, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking to explore the roots of civilization.

Eat$$$4.4/5

Feniqia

Welcome to Feniqia, a charming restaurant in Byblos, Lebanon! This hidden gem serves up authentic Lebanese cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. With its lively atmosphere and friendly staff, Feniqia is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy traditional dishes like hummus, shawarma, and falafel. Don't miss this delightful culinary adventure!

Eat4.2/5

Adonai Le Petit Libanais

This Lebanese restaurant in Jbeil's old souk has covered outdoor seating. Some dishes come in fekhara pots or on a hot stone.

Eat4/5

Chez Pépé

Eat$$$$4.5/5

Locanda A La Granda

Jbeil's Lebanese restaurant gives familiar dishes its own twist, with a view toward Byblos. Two floors separate smoking and nonsmoking diners.

Eat4.4/5

El Molino Mexican Restaurant

Stays

Stay$$4.5/5

Ahiram Hotel Byblos

Ahiram Hotel Byblos in Jbeil offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and mountain views. Each room includes a dining table, refrigerator, work desk, and free toiletries. The family-friendly restaurant serves Middle Eastern cuisine with halal, vegetarian, and vegan options. Guests can enjoy a bar and relax on the terrace or balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Located 46 km from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, the hotel is a 6-minute walk from Al Bahsa Public Beach. Nearby attractions include the Byblos Castle and the Jbeil Museum.

Stay$$$$4.1/5

Byblos Sur Mer - Hotel

Overlooking the ancient harbour of Byblos, this boutique hotel features a private seafront deck with an intimate covered dining area. It provides free Wi-Fi access. All rooms at Byblos Sur Mer are decorated with mahogany furniture and oriental tapestry. Each room has recessed lighting and a satellite flat-screen TV. Scenic sea views are included, and some rooms offer a balcony. The Dar Azrak restaurant serves seafood cuisine and typical Mediterranean dishes. At nights guests can enjoy a drink at the Café Tournesol. Remnants of Byblos’s impressive past, including the Crusader Castle, Roman Amphitheatre and the Phoenician Necropolis, are located only steps away. The souk and sandy beach are on the hotel’s doorstep.

Stay$3.3/5

Byblos Fishing Club Guesthouse

Just a 3-minute walk from the Citadel and Old Souk, Byblos Fishing Club Guesthouse is located next to the famous ancient harbour of Byblos. It features a famous restaurant called Fishing Club that overlooks the harbour. The simply furnished accommodation at Byblos are fitted with wooden furniture. Each offers a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with shower. The suite has a separate seating area. Byblos Fishing Club Guesthouse is a 1-minute walk from Byblos Harbour, while it is 45 km drive away from Beirut International Airport.

Stay4.3/5

Monoberge Hotel Byblos

Looking to soak up the charming vibes of Byblos, Lebanon? Look no further than Monoberge Hotel Byblos! This funky hotel on Jbeil - Jounieh Hwy combines modern comfort with vibrant decor. With spacious rooms, a rooftop bar with stunning views, and a prime location near historic sites and delicious restaurants, it's the ultimate base camp for adventurous travelers. Get ready to explore and unwind in style!

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1 h

Paragliding activity in Lebanon

Paragliding with Gravity offers a unique experience with our certified pilots for all traveller including kids from 4 years and above. Our office location is very friendly and offers lockers, free wifi, waiting area, coffee, netflix and video games for kids waiting for their parents to finish their ride. our staff speak 3 languages (english, french and arabic) and are very friendly. we guarantee that your experience will be one of a kind and will never be forgotten. the view of the city from above is breathtaking.

$135.00

5/5

7 h

Lebanon Tour Jeita Grotto -Harissa & Byblos Castle, pickup+Guide

Visit three of Lebanon’s most important attractions . Explore the Jeita grotto and enjoy a boat ride through stalactites & stalagmites then take a cable car ride with a breathtaking panoramic view over Jounieh bay from the hilltop of Our Lady of Lebanon statue before heading to Byblos Castle through 8,000-year-old ruins in the archaeological site. Our friendly and attentive team makes your trip enjoyable and memorable while learning all the hidden secrets during your guided tour to the most visited sites in Lebanon and tasting the traditional and well-known Lebanese food. We pay attention to all details and specially your safety and your well-being.

$115.00

5/5

8 h

Jeita Grotto, Byblos and Harissa Full-Day Tour from Beirut

Explore Jeita Grotto, Harissa and and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Byblos with the company of an experienced 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.

$100.00

5/5

8 h

Private Jeita Grotto, Harissa Cable Car, Byblos & Dog River Tour

Lebanon's most iconic stretch of coastline north of Beirut packs more history, natural wonder, and spiritual significance into a single day than almost anywhere else on earth. This private tour connects four of its greatest stops — beginning at the Dog River canyon where ancient conquerors carved their victories into limestone cliffs, descending into the spectacular underground world of Jeita Grotto, rising by cable car to the mountaintop shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon at Harissa, and ending in Byblos — one of the oldest cities ever to exist. With a knowledgeable English-speaking driver exclusively for your group, no fixed pace, and the flexibility to linger where you choose, this is the finest way to experience Lebanon's most celebrated northern landmarks in a single private day.

$75.00

5/5

8 h

Small Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Lebanon's rich history and natural wonders with our Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos. This meticulously crafted tour promises a day filled with awe-inspiring sights, cultural immersion, and the exploration of some of Lebanon's most iconic landmarks.

$30.00

5/5

6 h

Private Dog River, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Tour | Half Day

Three of Lebanon's most compelling attractions — one private half-day from Beirut. This tour covers more ground and more history in six hours than most full-day tours manage in eight, beginning at one of the world's most extraordinary open-air archives of ancient history, descending into one of the most spectacular cave systems on earth, and rising to a mountaintop shrine above the Mediterranean. Start at the Dog River canyon — where the limestone walls have been carved with victory inscriptions by Egyptian pharaohs, Assyrian kings, Roman emperors, and French generals for over 3,000 years. Then enter Jeita Grotto — a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature, where stalactites and stalagmites tower over you on foot and an underground river carries you silently by boat through chambers of extraordinary natural beauty. End at Harissa — rising 650 metres above the Mediterranean by cable car to the iconic shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. Three worlds, six hours, entirely private.

$75.00

5/5

10 h

Private Byblos & Baalbek Tour from Beirut | Tickets Included

Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Two completely different worlds. One private day from Beirut — with all entrance tickets included so there is nothing to think about except the experience itself. Start your morning in Byblos — one of the oldest cities ever built, where a Crusader castle, Phoenician royal tombs, and Roman columns coexist within a single archaeological site inhabited for over 7,000 years. The early morning visit means you have the ancient stones almost entirely to yourself — the light is golden, the crowds have not arrived, and the city feels exactly as extraordinary as it is. Then head east through the Lebanese mountains into the Bekaa Valley and arrive at Baalbek — where the Temple of Bacchus alone is larger than the Parthenon, and the stones beneath the Temple of Jupiter are the heaviest ever used in construction in human history. From the world's oldest city to the world's greatest Roman temples — all tickets included, all entirely private.

$150.00

5/5

8 h

Private Guided Tour of Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos

Passionate about history, and seeking for some nature magic, this tour is ideal for you! Explore the pearl of nature "Jeita Grotto", the beautiful city of Byblos, and experience a cable car ride to reach "Our Lady of Lebanon" in Harissa with a stricking landscape of Jounieh Bay. With our expert guide, you will have the most unforgettable experience.

$130.00

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

New Cost Saver Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos

• SMART BOOKING - This Small Group Tour is for 9 Travelers and less in each Vehicle, WE DO NOT CANCEL ANY SOLO TRAVELLER BOOKING. Save time and money. This Small Group-tour is extremely convenient for any traveler wanting to add it to their itinerary.Taste traditional. • Full day-trip to Jeita Grottos, Byblos, Harissa from Beirut. • Explore Jeita Grottos site by riding the mini cable-car and the boat inside one of the caves and returning back by the mini train. • Explore Virgin Mary Statue in HARISSA by riding the cable-car and the panoramic view of Jounieh bay. • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its fascinating Marina, Souk and the Castle in Byblos. • Enjoy a traditional lunch as an option. • Complimentary pickup and drop off from all Beirut district Hotels, Appartments and Airbnb.

$30.00

5/5

8 h

Small Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup

This is the no-frills version of the Jeita, Harissa & Byblos day trip — same three iconic destinations, same small group of maximum 12, but without the included lunch, and without the bundled tickets. The result is the most affordable way to visit these three sites from Beirut. Pay for exactly what you use on the day — nothing more. Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos are three of the most searched and most visited destinations in Lebanon for good reason. Jeita is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and New 7 Wonders of Nature finalist — 9 kilometres of limestone caves 30 minutes from Beirut. Harissa is 650 metres above the Mediterranean by cable car. Byblos has been continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years. These sites speak for themselves. This tour gets you to all three efficiently, comfortably, and at the most competitive price available on this route — with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver who covers the key facts and stories at each stop.

$30.00

5/5

10 h

Baalbek, Jeita Grotto & Byblos Private Tour | From Beirut

If you only have one full day in Lebanon — make it this one. This ambitious private tour from Beirut packs three of the country's most extraordinary landmarks into a single day — a day that begins among the greatest Roman temples on earth, descends into one of the world's most spectacular cave systems, and ends in one of the oldest cities ever built. At Baalbek, you will stand inside a temple larger than the Parthenon, beside stones heavier than anything a modern crane can lift. At Jeita Grotto, you will glide by boat through an underground world of ancient rock formations that no human hand created. In Byblos, you will walk streets that have been walked for 7,000 years — past Phoenician tombs, Roman columns, and a Crusader castle built from stones recycled across millennia. Three completely different worlds, one unforgettable day.

$150.00

5/5

8 h

Guided Semi-Private Tour to Jeita, Harissa & Byblos

• This (Semi-Private) Small Group Tour is for 9 Travelers and less. WE DO NOT CANCEL ANY SOLO TRAVELER BOOKING. Save time and money. This is a small customize group-tour and not more then 9 travelers in each vehicle, this Semi-Private Small Group-tour is extremely convenient for any traveler wanting to add it to their itinerary.Taste traditional. • Full day-trip to Jeita Grottos, Byblos, Harissa from Beirut. • Explore Jeita Grottos site by riding the mini cable-car and the boat inside one of the caves and returning back by the mini train. • Explore Virgin Mary Statue in HARISSA by riding the cable-car and the panoramic view of Jounieh bay or by vehicle. • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its fascinating Marina, Souk and the Castle in Byblos. Option to Include all Entrance Fees & Lunch at a restaurant on the sea side of Byblos.

$60.00

5/5

8 h

Explore Lebanon with Private Vehicle and Guide!

Explore Lebanon in Private Vehicle and Guide! Book one of our vehicles with a Driver and a professional guide for a Full day tour to discover any site in Lebanon within 8 hours. You can choose to go to Baalbeck, or to Byblos, or for a full day tour in Beirut, or on a Wineries tour...; Customize your tour and choose the time you need for pick up and the time you need to return during the day (excluding night).

$270.00

5/5

8 h

Private Jeita, Harissa & Baatara Waterfall | Day Trip Beirut

Underground, above the clouds, and standing at the edge of a three-bridge waterfall that exists nowhere else on earth — this private day trip from Beirut packs three of Lebanon's most dramatic natural experiences into eight hours without breaking a sweat. Well, almost without breaking a sweat. Jeita Grotto kicks off the day the right way — inside one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world, a top-five finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The Harissa cable car takes you from sea level to 650 metres above the Mediterranean in 20 minutes of pure aerial views. And Baatara Gorge Waterfall delivers the finale — a 255-metre cascade plunging through three successive natural limestone bridges in a phenomenon found nowhere else on earth. If you only have one day to see what Lebanese nature can do — this is the day.

$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 Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Saint Charbel

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Lebanon's captivating landscapes with our Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Saint Charbel from Beirut. Delve into the depths of the mesmerizing Jeita Grotto, a natural wonder adorned with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Then, ascend to the hilltop sanctuary of Harissa, where the iconic Virgin Mary statue overlooks the panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the vibrant city below. Finally, immerse yourself in the spiritual aura of Saint Charbel's Monastery, paying homage to Lebanon's revered saint. With personalized attention and expert guidance throughout the day, this exclusive tour promises an enriching exploration of Lebanon's cultural and natural treasures.

$75.00

5/5

8 h

Small-Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel pickup

Discover Lebanon's wonders on our Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto & Byblos! Marvel at the stunning underground beauty of Jeita Grotto, then explore the ancient city of Byblos.

$30.00

5/5

8 h

Private Full-Day Tour to Byblos and Tripoli from Beirut

Experience the timeless allure of Lebanon's rich heritage with our Private Full-Day Tour to Byblos and Tripoli from Beirut. Embark on a journey through millennia of history as we explore two of the country's most captivating cities. Wander through the ancient streets of Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, where Phoenician, Roman, and Crusader influences converge. Then, venture to Tripoli, a vibrant mosaic of cultures, where bustling souks, magnificent mosques, and towering citadels await your discovery. Led by knowledgeable guides, this immersive excursion promises an unforgettable encounter with Lebanon's fascinating past and vibrant present.

$100.00

5/5

8 h

Jeita, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | All Inclusive Beirut

Three of Lebanon's most iconic attractions — Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos — in one complete guided day, with lunch and all tickets included and one clear, transparent price. This is the best value small-group tour available from Beirut — everything covered, nothing hidden, no surprises on the day. A professional guide is with you at every stop, making sure you get the full story behind every landmark you visit. Jeita Grotto — a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature finalists — is one of the most spectacular natural experiences in the Middle East. The Harissa cable car takes you 650 metres above the Mediterranean to the iconic shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. Byblos — inhabited for over 7,000 years — closes the day with a Crusader castle, ancient ruins, a charming old souk, and an included waterfront lunch. Professional guide. Lunch included. All tickets included. One affordable price.