Essential Lebanon
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Highlights
- The historic Southern towns of Sidon & Tyre
- Experience Beirut's beguiling mix of antiquity and modernity
- The Temple of Eshmun
- Visually stunning Jeita’s grotto
- Byblos, birthplace of the alphabet
- Byblos, ancient town and port
- The spectacular Qadisha Valley
- Baalbek, vast Roman complex
- Sample the finest wines at Ksara winery
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- Airport pick-up & drop-off
- Ground transport
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees to sites
- Breakfasts and some meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan)
- Drivers and guides
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Arrival. Pick up from airport and drop to hotel. Overnight in Beirut (Hamra area).
Overnight in Gems Hotel, Beirut
Meal plan: n/a
Meal: Breakfast
Early start. Drive to the South of Lebanon, to one of the oldest Phoenician cities, Sidon (Saida) and explore the colourful souk, the sea castle and the fish market (the name 'Sidon' means fishery). Visit the nearby Temple of Eshmun. Continue to...
Meal: Breakfast
Half day tour of Beirut including the modern downtown, the historic Green Line, the bustling Hamra and the charming waterfront, known as The Cornice. In the afternoon drive to Jeita's grotto. Spend some time exploring these incredible caves with...
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Take a tour of Byblos, famous archaeological sites including its Crusader castle and Roman ruins. Wander through the beautiful souk and down to the harbour, once the nerve centre of the world's shipping, for lunch. Nowadays there's li...
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning visit Baalbek (the ""Sun City""), arguably the most important Roman site in the whole Middle East. After marvelling at the temple complex in Baalbek, drive to the famous Ksara winery to take a tour of the winery and to sam...
Meal: Breakfast
Breakfast. Transfer to Beirut airport.
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