Excursion to the Historical Sites of Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara

Excursion to the Historical Sites of Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara

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The tour of Baalbek's majestic temples

The tour of the ancient fortified city of Anjar

Wine tasting at the Château Ksara

Transport to and from Beirut

Essential information *

Duration
9 hours

Languages

French
English
Arabic

Starting time
8:00 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Retrace the incredible history of Lebanon on this comprehensive excursion to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara!

  1. Tour of Baalbek

Departing from your hotel in Beirut, you will first visit Baalbek, an ancient Phoenician city that is now considered to be one of the most beautiful examples of Roman architecture. You can admire the vestiges of Jupiter's Temple, which stands out due to its imposing columns and rectangular courtyard that was once dedicated to sacrificial ceremonies.

  1. Tour of Anjar & Lunch in Zahle

Your day will continue with a tour of Anjar, built in the eighth century by Caliph Al-Walid I. You will see the ruins of the ancient fortified city that once housed palaces, a souk, hammams and a mosque.

You will then take a pleasant break for lunch in a local restaurant in Zahle where you can sample delicious mezze (an assortment of small Lebanese dishes) and a glass of Arak (a traditional beverage).

  1. Tour of Ksara

The last stage of the tour will take you to Ksara, a beautiful village that was buried under the sand for centuries! Today it is home to the Château Ksara, one of Lebanon's oldest wineries. You can visit the wine cellars and can even taste one of the countless wines they produce.

You will then be taken back to Beirut after a discovery-filled day.

Departure place

Good to know

  • Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (excluding exceptional dates)
  • Time and tour departure point (choose when booking):
  1. 8:00am if you go directly to the departure point in central Beirut 
     
  2. 7:45am if you would like to be picked up from your hotel (free for hotels in Beirut)
  • To take part in this activity, simply present your voucher to the service provider on the day
  • Children under 4 can participate in this activity free of charge and share the seat with a parent.
  • We recommend that you bring sunscreen, a hat and a bottle of water for this tour
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle

Price includes

  • One-day excursion to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara (including admission to all sites)
  • Lunch in a traditional Lebanese restaurant
  • Wine and Arak (traditional beverage) tasting
  • The services of a certified guide (commentary in English, French and/or Arabic)
  • Transport to and from your hotel in Beirut

Price doesn’t include

  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

Reviews

4.5

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