Private Guided Tour around Baalbek Anjar and Ksara

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About this activity

Take a step back in time and experience the history of two must see cities in the Beqaa valley. This in-depth tour will take you on a journey to relive key moments in each of Roman and Umayyad eras. Guided by an expert guide, you will get to experience the culture and the history of these cities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to taste some Lebanese authentic wine at the end of the tour, at Ksara winery.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: Arabic, English, French
Operated by: Walking Beirut

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Beirut

Passing by

9.00 AM: Pickup from Beirut:

Your private vehicle and professional guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beirut.
Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar

15 min Admission not included

The ruins reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testimony to city planning under the Umayyad.
Stop 3

15 min

In a nearby quarry a huge stone was found named "Hebla stone" which means pregnant in Arabic. It's named according to an old legend that women used to touch the stone to get pregnant.
Baalbek Temple

15 min Admission not included

Explore three roman temples that are almost the well-preserved Roman temples in the world, dedicated to “Bacchus” the god of wine and leisure beside the temple of” Jupiter” the king of gods and “Venus” the goddess of love.
Chateau Ksara

30 min Admission not included

In the fertile valley of the Beqaa, where located the special high quality yards of vine. Vine picked with passion and love to be taken into the winery of ksara to produce a high quality of wine. A tour in the cave of the winery can help discovering the history of the cave and the conditions help in producing and preserving the wine in addition to tasting some delicious drops of wine.
Beirut

Passing by

5:00 PM: Return to Beirut:

After a full day of exploration, relax on the scenic drive back to Beirut, reflecting on your unforgettable day in Lebanon’s most iconic destinations.