Private Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Jounieh Cable Car Tour from Beirut

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About this activity

From the depths of the earth to the heights of the mountain — this private half-day tour from Beirut covers two of Lebanon's most spectacular and most visited attractions in a single, effortless morning. First, descend into Jeita Grotto — a vast underground cave system of extraordinary natural beauty, a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Then ride the Téléférique cable car above Jounieh Bay up to Harissa, where the iconic statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stands at 650 metres above the Mediterranean, with panoramic views that stretch along the entire Lebanese coastline.

Three completely different experiences — underground caves, a mountaintop shrine, and a cable car ride over one of the most beautiful bays in the Middle East — all within half a day, entirely private, entirely at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Beirut Airport Transfer

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Silent boat ride through Jeita Grotto's lower cave
Included: knowledgeable English-speaking driver
Included: Brief Explanation about each Site
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Included: Téléférique cable car ride over Jounieh Bay
Included: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch in Jounieh (optional — at own expense)
Not included: Gratuies ( Optional )

Itinerary

Beirut

Passing by

9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut

Your private English-speaking driver collects you from your Beirut hotel and heads north through the Dog River valley — its canyon walls carved with inscriptions left by Egyptian pharaohs, Assyrian kings, and Roman emperors — toward Jeita Grotto.
Jeita Grotto

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Descend into one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world — a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and a top-five finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition. Jeita Grotto is a network of two interconnected limestone caves stretching over 9 kilometres beneath the Lebanese mountains. The upper cave is explored on foot along an elevated walkway, revealing a soaring cathedral of stalactites and stalagmites — some towering over 8 metres tall — formed over millions of years. The lower cave is navigated by silent electric boat along an underground river, gliding through chambers of unearthly beauty lit with soft light. It is an experience unlike anything else in the Middle East and one of Lebanon's greatest natural treasures.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

30 min

Arrive at the Harissa mountain sanctuary and visit the iconic bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon — standing 8.5 metres tall on a stone pedestal at 650 metres above sea level, arms outstretched toward the Mediterranean below. One of the most recognisable religious monuments in the entire Middle East, the shrine draws pilgrims and visitors from across Lebanon, the Arab world, and beyond. The Maronite Basilica and surrounding churches complete one of Lebanon's most important pilgrimage complexes. Your driver shares the history and significance of the shrine and the deep Maronite Christian heritage it represents.
Stop 4

20 min Admission not included

Ride the famous Harissa Téléférique — the cable car that connects the seafront at Jounieh to the mountaintop shrine at Harissa, rising 650 metres above sea level in a few breathtaking minutes. The aerial views over Jounieh Bay, the Mediterranean coastline, and the Lebanese mountain ranges on the descent are among the most spectacular in Lebanon — and one of the most photographed experiences in the entire country. A highlight of the day that combines pure exhilaration with genuinely unforgettable scenery.
Jounieh

one hour

Lunch in Jounieh — optional

After descending from Harissa, enjoy a relaxed lunch at one of Jounieh's waterfront restaurants — fresh Lebanese mezze and seafood served with views over the bay and the mountain you just rode down from. A perfect, unhurried end to the morning before the short drive back to Beirut.
Beirut

15 min

Return to Beirut — approx. 3:00–4:00 PM

Drop-off at your Beirut hotel after a morning that took you from the depths of the earth to the top of the mountain — two of Lebanon's most extraordinary natural and spiritual landmarks, entirely private and entirely yours.