Small Group Tours to Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara with lunch and Tickets
Embark on a captivating journey from Beirut on a small-group tour that unveils the treasures of the Bekaa Valley region. Marvel at the magnificent Baalbek temple complex, boasting the awe-inspiring structures of Bacchus and Jupiter, among the grandest Roman temples ever erected. Delve into the historic allure of the old city of Anjar, a remarkable testament to Umayyad urban design. Indulge your senses with tastings of red, white, and rosé wines at Château Ksara. This full-day Lebanese excursion covers all entrance fees and treats you to a delectable Lebanese lunch.
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Small Group Tours to Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara with lunch and Tickets
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Temples of Baalbek
The complex of temples at Baalbek is located at the foot of the south-west slope of Anti-Lebanon, bordering the fertile plain of the Bekaa at an altitude of 1150 m. The city of Baalbek reached its apogee during Roman times. Its colossal constructions built over a period of more than two centuries, make it one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims thronged to the sanctuary to venerate the three deities, known under the name of the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, an essentially Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus and Bacchus).
Sayyida Khawla ShrinePass-by Only
The Mosque of sayeda Khawla in Baalbek, Lebanon is erected on the site where Sayyida Khawla, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is believed to have been buried. People of Baalbek believe that when the caravan of captives of Karbala passed Baalbek, The daughter of Imam al-Hussein, called Khawla passed away and was buried there.
The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a worked Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Together with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. The two building blocks were presumably intended for the nearby Roman temple complex, and are characterized by a monolithic gigantism that was unparalleled in antiquity.
Inclusions
- Tour Leader
- Local guide
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up guests from hotels and any places of residences located in Beirut. Guests should be ready in the lobby of their hotel at 8:00 am for the pickup. People who wish to join the tour and are located outside Beirut should meet us at our office in Beirut before 8.00 am.