Wine Tasting in Lebanon: The 8 Best Cellar Visits

1.Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $91Our pick

Travel from Beirut to the Bekaa Valley with a guide such as Robin, visiting Chateau Heritage, Chateau Ksara, and Chateau Rayak. Taste red, white, and rosé wines, stop for lunch in Zahle, and return by climate-controlled vehicle. The day blends winery visits, Lebanese history, and easy round-trip transport.

“When we travel to other countries we used to try local wines and this trip to 3 different winiaries was amazing. With our guide Robin this was great experiance, he tolds us a lot about a Beqaa Valley and wine that was produced. As we had chRead more”

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2.PRIVATE Tour of Baalbek Temples, Umayyad Anjar & Ksara Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $113Top rated

Travel from Beirut with Dave Lebanon DMC on a private 6 to 8-hour tour through the Bekaa Valley. See Baalbek’s Roman temples, the Umayyad ruins of Anjar, and Chateau Ksara’s historic wine cellars. Hotel pickup, transport, admission fees, and a guided visit are included. Wine costs extra.

“Enjoyed this Tour to Baalbak, Anjar and Ksara. Dave is an expert and pointed out lots of details about the history of these sites, their historical significance, and added value and knowledge that only a professional like him can! I was traveling solRead more”

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3.Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $208

Travel from Beirut by private vehicle to Roman Baalbek, Umayyad Anjar, and optional Chateau Ksara, Lebanon’s oldest winery. Your private guide sets the pace, while bottled water and hotel or port pickup are included. Confirm the route before booking, as the published details also mention Byblos.

“The team at Explore Lebanon tours were professional from the first contact I made two weeks prior to my arrival , they customised 3 day tours from Beirut giving me diverse experiences which highlighted how many good attractions LebanoRead more”

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4.PRIVATE Wine Tasting Tour to the Bekaa Valey Fabulous Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $113

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide from Beirut, visiting Château Kefraya, Château St. Thomas, and Château Ksara. Enjoy winery tours and tastings, hotel pickup, and a designated driver. Dave may be available, but guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Greate trip to 3 differente winerys. One of the winerys decided to close this day. But Dave had a solution, he called around until he found another who was open. Realy Nice guy, who could tell you everything about everywhere.”

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5.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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6.Journey Through Lebanese Wine: A Private Tour in the Beqaa Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $65

Leave Beirut at 9:00 am for a private, full-day wine tour in the Beqaa Valley. Visit Château Ksara, Château Kefraya, and Château St Thomas, taste local wines, and learn about Lebanon’s winemaking past with a guide such as Imad.

“This was an amazing experience. The wineries were exceptional. The Bekaa valley wineries rival Napa.”

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7.Baalbek, Anjar & Wine: A Journey Through Lebanon’s Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $55Best value

Travel from Beirut to Baalbek, the Stone of the Pregnant Woman, Anjar, and Chateau Ksara in an air-conditioned vehicle. A tour leader handles the day, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Bring money for entry fees and lunch, and expect a small group of up to 15 people.

“Backhoes Temple in Baalbek and the wine 🍷 test in Ksara! Excellent service and great guide tours! Congratulations!!!”

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8.Wine Tasting and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $100

Travel from Beirut to Baalbek with Hassan or Hassane, see the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus, visit the Stone of the Pregnant Woman, then taste Lebanese wines at Château Ksara and Château St Thomas in the Beqaa Valley. Private transport, hotel pickup, and a guide are included.

“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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