The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Lebanon

1.Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $75Our pick

Leave Beirut at 8:30 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver such as Harake, Ali, or Ziad. Visit the Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, ride the cable car if operating, then walk Byblos port, castle, and souk. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Jeita grotto is out of this world. It’s a must see place. Byblos old city have lots of history and the souk is fun to walk there and buy souvenirs.”

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2.Guided Private Full Day Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Chateau Ksara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $100

Leave Beirut in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Baalbek’s Roman temples, Anjar’s Umayyad ruins, and Chateau Ksara’s cave winery. A professional guide such as Albert or Georgette leads the day, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entry fees, wine tasting, and lunch cost extra.

“We had a great day exploring Anjar, Baalbek and Chateau Ksara. Our guide and driver Albert was very knowledgeable and flexible throughout the day. I would certainly recommend this trip.”

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3.Jeita Grotto, Byblos and Harissa Full-Day Tour from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $100

From Beirut, guide Rouba takes you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos. You will see limestone caves, ride the Telepherique, visit a mountain shrine, walk the old souk, explore a Crusader castle and view 100-million-year-old fossils.

“Great trip with Rouba which I greatly enjoyed and got to see so many beautiful places this country offers. Would recommend 10/10 times. It was just amazing and can’t wait to visit again. People are friendly, food is great, the places you’ll visit are astonishing and Rouba is extremely helpful and friendly.”

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4.Full-Day Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $50

Travel from Beirut in a private, air-conditioned car with a tour leader to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos. See vast limestone caves, ride the Telepherique above Jounieh Bay, visit Our Lady of Lebanon, and walk through Phoenician ruins, a Crusader castle, the old souk and ancient port.

“We had a fab day with our guide. He is very helpful, giving stuggestions and telling us all about his beautiful country. The tour was great. Stunning views, and the itinerary and times were perfect for us. Definitely recommend this!”

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5.Beirut Full Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $41Best value

Spend six hours walking Beirut with a local guide, often George, across Roman ruins, civil war sites, religious landmarks, souks, and old neighborhoods. The small group tops out at 15, and lunch includes lahmadjun or falafel, coffee, and beer.

“Got a solo tour with Georges since many cancellations due to the unrest in Beirut the night before. But everything was calm in the morning and he took me on a fascinating trip through some of Beirut's many neighborhoods, some which I prRead more”

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6.Guided Full-Day Private Trip to Cedars, Baalbek and Chateau Ksara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $100

Leave Beirut at 8:30 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, then visit Baalbek’s Roman temples, the Stone of the Pregnant Woman, Château Ksara, and Maasser el Chouf Cedar Nature Reserve. Lunch is not included, and wine tasting and some admission fees cost extra.

“The daytour was amazing! The tempels in Baalbek were astouning, the guide knew so much about the place. The winetasting was so nice and the walk in the cedarforrest was amazing. Great culture and beautiful nature!”

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7.Full-Day Private Trip to Jeita Grotto, Baalbek and Chateau Ksara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $69

From Beirut, your private driver and tour leader take you to Jeita Grotto, Baalbek’s colossal Roman sanctuary, and Chateau Ksara. You explore Jeita independently, tour Baalbek with a local guide, and finish with Lebanese wine tasting. Guides may include Hassan, Makram, Kaleeb, Ahmad, or Kimal.

“Hassan the tour guide was very professional, on-time, and knowledgeable too. Bookings through Hussein was prompt, informative, and also accommodating to changes in my schedule. Baaalbek was truly a spectacular place and worth the long drive from Beirut. Would love to go on tours with Lebanon Tours and Travels again next time I visit the country!”

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8.Full-Day Guided Tour of Northern Lebanon with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $82

Set out from Beirut at 8:30 am with a private vehicle and guide such as Albert or Hassane for a nine-hour trip through Northern Lebanon. Visit Qadisha Valley, Bcharre, the Gibran Museum, Cedars of God, and St Anthony Kozhaya, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Another amazing day with Albert as captain of our guided tour! Today was the amazing Cedars of God! Truly magnificent sight, mixed with small villages and monasteries. A day of fun, laughs and connecting with nature guided by our top notch guide!”

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9.Guided Full-Day Private Tour to Byblos and Baalbek from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $100

Travel from Beirut to Byblos and Baalbek in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Local guides lead you through Byblos Castle and Baalbek’s Roman temples, while stops at the old souk, ancient port, Sayyida Khawla Shrine, and Stone of the Pregnant Woman add local context.

“What an amazing and enjoyable day with my guide Rita. She was a wealth of knowledge and ensured that all of my questions were answered. She and our excellent driver made the day so comfortable. The archeological sites at Byblos and Baalbek are simply stunning.”

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10.Full day Tripoli private great guide/all-in + rustic meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $99

Spend about nine hours exploring Tripoli with a local English-speaking guide such as Ali. Travel privately from Beirut in an air-conditioned vehicle, visit five historic sites, watch soapmaking, enjoy a traditional breakfast, and stop for falafel or sweets with coffee.

“Had a wonderful time in Tripoli with Ali - I am a return customer and would recommend this experience, along with all the others operated by Hayfa and Ali. Wonderful people in a wonderful country.”

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11.Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $104

Leave Beirut at 9:00 am for a private, chauffeured day in the Beqaa Valley. Visit Chateau Ksara, Chateau Kefraya, and Chateau St Thomas, tasting Lebanese wines and arak. Guide Ali has earned special praise for his friendly driving and warm hosting, while lunch is your own expense.

“Fantastic tour from beginning to end. Ali was our wonderful tour guide and driver. The scenery was amazing and the wine was delicious! A special mention for Doaa, our hostess at Chateau Heritage - Thank you for the tasting and the laughter. A wonderful experience. I will be back!”

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12.Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $90

Join guide Rouba for a private full-day trip from Beirut into the Bekaa Valley. You’ll see Baalbek’s giant Roman temples, explore Umayyad ruins at Anjar, and visit Ksara Winery for a look at Lebanese winemaking and a dry-wine tasting. Hotel pickup and a private vehicle are included.

“Rouba is an excellent tourist guide. The trip to Baalbak was awesome. I recommend all lebanese and tourists to try this trip with Rouba. We'll done.”

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13.Guided Full-Day Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Byblos and Baalbek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $100

Leave Beirut at 7:30 am with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle for Jeita Grotto, Phoenician Byblos, and Baalbek’s vast Roman temples. Hassan is specifically praised as a guide. Admission fees and lunch are extra, and the long day suits visitors short on time.

“Amazing tour with Hassan! Thank you for the private tour to these 3 locations that were must sees in Lebanon. Baalbek, Byblos and the Jeita Grotto. Super recommended for a day full of exploring and fun!”

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14.DeirElkamar, Beitdeen, Moussa Palace, EinwZien Grotto,Full-Day Trip PRIVATE-CAR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $75

Travel from Beirut in a private air-conditioned car to Deir al-Qamar, Moussa Castle, Beiteddine Palace, and Ain W Zain Grotto. Your local driver provides context, refreshments, and flexible help with lunch. Drivers Reda and Harake have been praised for punctual, kind service.

“Amazing tour! Great service. Gorgeous scenery, landscapes and historical landmarks in an idyllic setting! Our driver Harake was very helpful, flexible, attentive and kind. He provided us with interesting info about Lebanon. I highly recommend him and this tour!”

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15.Private Full-Day Tour to Byblos and Tripoli from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $65

Travel from Beirut to Byblos and Tripoli in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, a tour leader, and a local Byblos guide. See Phoenician ruins, Crusader castles, Mamluk mosques, old souks, a soap factory, and El Mina Port in about eight hours.

“The castle of Tripoli and of Byblos. The excellent sweets of Al Hallab 1881 in Tripoli and of course the driver and tour guide of the trip who was very experienced helpful and he knew and explained the history of Lebanon very well!”

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