Anjar, Baalbek, and Ksara Day Trip from Beirut

9 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,French

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Overview

Explore the ancient ruins and winemaking heritage of Lebanon on this full-day trip from Beirut, including lunch. With an expert guide, visit the age-old ruins at Baalbek, a stunning complex of Roman temples and buildings that made up the Roman city of Heliopolis. After a tour of the 8th-century Ummayad ruins at Anjar, finish at the Ksara Caves, a series of ancient caverns used as wine cellars by Lebanon's oldest winery, Chateau Ksara. Tour the winery and cave cellars, and sample some delicious wines before your return to Beirut.

Transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Full-day trip to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara from Beirut
Explore three fascinating cities and marvel at several well-preserved historical remains, such as Heliopolis and the Temple of Jupiter
Discover Ksara Chateau
one of Lebanon's oldest wineries - and enjoy a wine tasting
Savor traditional Lebanese cuisine at a local restaurant
Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary from your expert local guide

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What To Expect

Depart Beirut by air-conditioned coach and venture through Lebanon's countryside to Baalbek. After around two hours, arrive at this ancient archaeological site and set out on a guided tour of its age-old ruins.Known by the Romans as Heliopolis, this timeworn site is largely made up of semi-crumbled temples built during the Roman era. View the broken remains, including the massive Temple of Jupiter, built on a huge podium and around a rectangular courtyard where sacrifices were performed.As you explore, hear about the mystery of the gigantic stones that served as the foundations for earlier temples here. The size and weight of the stones have left scholars confounded as to how they were originally transported here, and then manipulated into place.Having explored Baalbek, relax over a delicious lunch of meze (small dishes) and tapas at a local restaurant, and then drive on to Anjar. On arrival, stretch your legs around Anjar's souks, and then explore the town's showpiece: its Umayyad ruins. Consisting of the remnants of an 8th-century palace-city ruled by the Ummayad dynasty, this fascinating complex is filled with ruined temples, arcades and gates, many built in Hellenistic and Roman style.Next, continue into the Bekaa Valley to Ksara, home of the famous Ksara Caves. Discovered in 1898, these ancient caves are now used by Chateau Ksara, Lebanon's oldest wine estate. Take a winery tour, and see the thousands of bottles stored in the caves-turned-cellars. Learn about the winemaking process and then finish with a tasting of some of the delicious wines made here.Finally, return to to Beirut, where your trip ends.Please note: Though the US Department of State has issued a warning against travel to Lebanon due to safety and security concerns,Lebanon tours continue to operate with no disruptions. We are in frequent contact with our local suppliers and guides in Lebanon, and they report that all tours are operating as scheduled. Should the situation change, we will update this information and customers will be notified of alterations or cancellations to tours.

Anjar, Baalbek, and Ksara Day Trip from Beirut

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