Excursion to the Jeita Grotto and Tour of the Historic Port of Byblos

Excursion to the Jeita Grotto and Tour of the Historic Port of Byblos

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The walking tour and boat tour of the magnificent Jeita Grotto

The tour of the historic port of Byblos

The commentary by your guide

Essential information *

Duration
4 hours

Languages

French
English
Arabic

Starting time
8:00 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Learn about the fascinating history of Byblos and visit the incredible Jeita Grotto on this excursion departing from Beirut.

  1. Byblos Port Tour

After being picked up from your hotel in Beirut, you will first go to Byblos, one of the oldest cities in the world. It dates back to 7000 BCE. Today, this dynamic and modern town attracts more and more people who come to see its old port by day and by night. Incidentally, this was the place from which the Phoenicians exported cedar wood from Lebanon to Ancient Egypt, making Byblos the business hub of Mesopotamia. Your guide will tell you all about the history of the city and its monuments, such as the Byblos Castle, which was built by the crusaders in the twelfth century.

  1. Lunch & Tour of the Jeita Grotto

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

The day will continue with a visit to the magnificent Jeita Grotto. Nominated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the grotto has an underground section that you can visit by boat and an upper section that you can visit on foot with your guide.

You will then be driven back to Beirut after a fabulous day.

Departure place

Good to know

  • Availability: Tuesday 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 the age of 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
  • Please note: meals are not included in this excursion

Price includes

  • Excursion to the Jeita Grotto and the Port of Byblos (including admission to all sites and the boat tour of the grotto)
  • 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)
  • Food and drink
  • All other extras

Reviews

4.5

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