• Jeita Grotto - The Jeita Grotto is a remarkable system of two distinct yet connected karstic limestone caves, formed over millions of years, and is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. Situated 300 meters above sea level, it has a height difference of 305 meters. The upper cave extends 2,130 meters and features a rich array of crystallized formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, columns, mushrooms, ponds, curtains, and draperies. The lower gallery, 60 meters below the upper, stretches 6,200 meters and is traversed by a serene underwater river and lake.

• The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon - Located in Harissa, this shrine is one of the world’s most significant sites honoring the Virgin Mary. It features a massive 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, standing 8.5 meters high with a five-meter diameter. The statue of the Virgin Mary extends her arms towards Beirut, offering one of the world’s most stunning panoramic views over the Bay of Jounieh.

• Churches of Harissa - Harissa is a prominent Christian pilgrimage destination, home to the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. The site features a large 15-ton bronze and painted white statue of the Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban, with outstretched arms. Created at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908, the statue’s base houses a small chapel. Nearby, a grand cathedral made of concrete and glass stands beside the statue. Other nearby churches include the Byzantine-style Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul, built between 1948 and 1998, the Apostolic Nunciature (Papal Embassy), and the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches.

• Téléferique Harissa - Téléferique Harissa offers a scenic cable car journey in Lebanon, linking the coastal city of Jounieh to the hilltop shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa. The 9-minute ride ascends to 530 meters, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the bay, mountains, and surrounding landscape.

• Byblos Castle - Byblos Castle is a restored 12th-century Crusader castle, encircled by a 10-meter-wide dry moat, located within Byblos’ atmospheric archaeological site. This site includes the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks. The castle offers an impressive vantage point over the ruins from its foursquare keep. Below the walls, a series of Bronze Age dwellings is visible, with views extending to the sea. Inside, a small museum and a room with information panels detail the city’s history.

• Byblos - Byblos is one of the oldest Phoenician cities, inhabited since Neolithic times, and has been intricately linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean for millennia. Byblos is also closely associated with the history and spread of the Phoenician alphabet.

• Old Souk - Byblos’ old souk is a historic market where visitors can shop for souvenirs and antiques or simply wander along the cobblestone streets to admire the architecture.

• Byblos Port - Byblos Port is an ancient harbor in Byblos, believed by the Lebanese to be the oldest port in the world. Around 3000 BC, it was the most crucial timber shipping center in the eastern Mediterranean.

• Comfortable transportation
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Lunch
• Small group sizes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional, knowledgeable guides

• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

Embark on a one-day excursion from Beirut to the magnificent Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos, with travel and direction-handling taken care of for you. Immerse yourself in the gorgeous landscapes and take in the attractions on a journey that encompasses trio of Lebanon’s top attractions, incorporating a boat voyage within the Jeita Grotto and an aerial cableway journey (Telefrique) in Harissa, topped off with a midday meal included.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.