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Wine Tasting and Culture: Authentic Lebanese Wine and Historic Baalbek Roman Empire Tour from Beirut
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Baalbek
Experience an unforgettable journey through Lebanon’s rich wine culture and explore the historic Baalbek Roman Empire on a full-day tour from Beirut.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Baalbek - Baalbek is home to the Baalbek temple complex, which includes two of the largest and most magnificent Roman temple ruins: the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. This Phoenician city, known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period, was a place where a triad of deities was worshipped. It maintained its religious significance during Roman times, attracting thousands of pilgrims to the sanctuary of the Heliopolitan Jupiter. Baalbek, with its monumental structures, stands as one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its peak.
- Temples of Baalbek - The temple complex at Baalbek is situated at the base of the southwestern slope of Anti-Lebanon, adjacent to the fertile Bekaa plain at an altitude of 1150 meters. The city of Baalbek reached its zenith during Roman times. Its massive constructions, built over more than two centuries, make it one of the most renowned sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims flocked to the sanctuary to venerate the three deities, known as the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, a primarily Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus).
- Stone of the Pregnant Woman - The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a carved Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Along with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. These two building blocks were likely intended for the nearby Roman temple complex and are notable for their unparalleled monolithic gigantism in antiquity.
- Chateau Ksara - Château Ksara is a wine company in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests, Château Ksara developed Lebanon’s first dry wine. The winery produces approximately 3 million bottles annually, with its wines being exported to over 40 countries.
- Chateau St Thomas - Established in 1990 on a hill overlooking the Bekaa Valley, this winery produces high-quality wine due to the fertile Beqaa soil where its vineyards are located.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Tour Leader
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the genuine flavor of Lebanese wine paired with a trip to the Baalbek Roman Empire, a notable historical monument of Lebanon. This comprehensive day-long wine tasting and cultural tour setting off from Beirut enables you to explore the historic and distinguished temples of Bacchus, Jupiter, and Venus. Further, you’ll have the opportunity to sample a variety of Lebanese wines during visits to two vineyards located in the Beqaa valley.
Location
Baalbek
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Ahmedezzat007
Nov 18, 2022
Thank you Hassane & Kefraya - All was great especially Kefraya who explained the scientific process of making and tasting wine. Hassane was courteous and very helpful.
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791judew
May 25, 2022
Exceptional experience made possible by Lebanon tours !!! - Providing the historic highlights of Baalbek, The Cedars, Byblos and more.
Ensuring we enjoyed the culinary delights of local food and the pleasures of many wine tastings, Lebanon tours made this trip bespoke to our group. Nothing was too much trouble for Lebanon Tours ensuring we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this fabulous Country.
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Estherdiazperez
May 16, 2022
Amazing day at Baalbek and wineries - The tour was excellent. Hassan was AMAZING, he gave us a lot of information.
The wineries were very nice, the tour guide at Baalbek was very knowleadgeble. The place were we had lunch was great.
The car was comfortable.
Everything was perfect.
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