Exploring Jeita Grotto and Harissa: A Private Journey in Lebanon
Welcome to an unforgettable private tour of Jeita Grotto and Harissa in Lebanon. Explore the stunning underground wonders of Jeita Grotto, then ascend to the serene heights of Harissa for panoramic views and spiritual solace. Join us for a journey that blends natural marvels with cultural richness, promising an experience that will linger in your memories forever.
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Exploring Jeita Grotto and Harissa: A Private Journey in Lebanon
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What's included in Exploring Jeita Grotto and Harissa: A Private Journey in Lebanon
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Jeita Grotto
The Jeita Grotto, a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves which have formed over millions of years, is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. It is located 300 metres above sea level and has a height difference of 305 metres. The Jeita upper cave has an overall length of 2,130 metres and contains a great concentration of a variety of crystallized formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns, mushrooms, ponds, curtains and draperies. The lower gallery which has an overall length of 6,200 metres is located 60 metres below the upper gallery. It is traversed by a smooth underwater river and a lake.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
The shrine of our Lady of Lebanon is one of the most important shrines in the world honoring the Virgin Mary and located in Harissa, a key Christian pilgrimage site in Lebanon. The shrine is highlighted by a huge, 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of God. It is 8.5 m high and has a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary stretches her hands towards Beirut overlooking the Bay of Jounieh in one of the most attractive panoramic views in the world.
Churches of Harissa
Harissa is a key Christian pilgrimage site with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon The pilgrimage site is a large, 15-ton bronze and a painted white statue of Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban, with her arms, stretched. The statue was made at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908. Inside the statue's base, there is a small chapel. As well, A huge cathedral built of concrete and glass stands adjacent to the statue. Among other churches of various Christian denominations in the vicinity of Harissa are the Byzantine-style, Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul, located south of the statue and built between 1948 and 1998, the Apostolic Nunciature (Papal Embassy), as well as the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches
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- Private transportation
- English Speaking Driver
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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we pick up travellers from all hotels and places of residence in Beirut
