Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small Group Tour with Lunch from Beirut

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About this activity

Discover South Lebanon's most iconic cities in one expertly guided day from Beirut. Journey through 3,000 years of history — Crusader castles, Phoenician souks, Roman ruins, and a sacred hilltop sanctuary revered by Christians and Muslims alike.

Visit Sidon's Sea Castle, the world's only Soap Museum, and the grand Khan el Franj. Continue to Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to walk the ancient Roman Hippodrome before a seaside lunch. End the day at Maghdouché, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have rested — with sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast.

Small group. Local expert guide. Hotel pickup included.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Beirut Airport Transfer

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry/Admission to Tyre Hippodrome ( if option selected )
Included: Entry/Admission to Sidon Castle (if option selected)
Included: Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
Included: Small group sizes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Entry/Admission to Sidon Soap Museum ( if option selected )
Included: Professional, knowledgeable guides

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food or drinks unless specified

Itinerary

Beirut

Passing by

8:30 AM — Hotel pickup,

Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel lobby. Depart south along the coastal highway toward Sidon.
Crusaders Sea Castle

30 min Admission included

9.15 am

Begin at the magnificent Sidon Sea Castle, built by the Crusaders in the 13th century on a small island connected to the shore. Your guide brings the fortress to life with stories of Crusader rule, Arab sieges, and Phoenician legacy beneath its foundations.
Sidon Souks

25 min

9.45 am

Stroll through one of the most authentic traditional markets in Lebanon. The narrow alleyways are lined with spice merchants, goldsmiths, and artisan workshops — a living tableau of Middle Eastern commerce unchanged for centuries.
Stop 4

20 min Admission included

10.15 am

Visit the world's only museum dedicated to the ancient art of olive oil soap-making — a Sidonian craft that dates back over a millennium. The beautifully restored khan houses exhibits tracing the full journey from olive grove to finished soap cake.
Khan al-Franj

15 min

10.45 am

Conclude your time in Sidon at this magnificent 17th-century caravanserai, built by Fakhreddine II as a staging point for Silk Road merchants. The arcaded courtyard and vaulted galleries are among the finest Ottoman-era architecture in Lebanon.
Tyre Hippodrome

one hour Admission included

12.00 pm

Arrive in ancient Tyre and step into the Roman world at one of the largest and best-preserved hippodromes of antiquity. Chariot races once drew crowds of 20,000 here. Your guide explains how this Phoenician city became a Roman showpiece.
Tyre

30 min

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1.30 pm - Lunch Stop in Tyre

Enjoy a relaxed midday break at a local Tyre restaurant. Savor fresh Lebanese mezze and seafood with views of the Mediterranean — a well-deserved pause before the afternoon.
Stop 8

30 min

3.30 pm 3️⃣ Maghdouche – Our Lady of Mantara (Approx. 30 minutes)

Make your way to this hilltop village where tradition holds that the Virgin Mary waited while Jesus preached in Sidon. Visit the ancient cave sanctuary and the Church of Our Lady of Mantara, and take in sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast and mountains.
Beirut

Passing by

Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM

Drop-off at your Beirut hotel, completing a full day through the heart of South Lebanon's ancient history.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Tilia Apart Hotel
Coral Beach Hotel and Resort Beirut
Honey House Hotel
Universal Residence
Astra Hotel
Assaha Ghobeiry Hotel
Divan Hotel Apartments
Palm Ville Suites
Rawche Universal Apartments
Hotel Mediterranee Beyrouth
Taj Suites Modern

and 163 more pickup points

We pick-up travelers from any Hotel, Residence or Airbnb in Beirut.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH

Tickets are not included: Please note this option does not include tickets. This cost goes on your own.

Lunch included: : The lunch is included in the price of the tour

Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH

Lunch & Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own.

Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS

Tickets Included: Tickets to Historical Sites are included on the price of the tour

Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour

Pickup included