Exploring Lebanon's Treasures: Jeita Grotto & Byblos Private Tour
Welcome to an unforgettable journey through Lebanon's rich history and natural wonders. Today, we embark on a private tour to Jeita Grotto, a mesmerizing underground cavern, and Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Join us as we explore breathtaking landscapes and delve into centuries of cultural heritage, promising a day filled with awe and discovery.
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Exploring Lebanon's Treasures: Jeita Grotto & Byblos Private Tour
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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.
Byblos
Byblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities. Inhabited since Neolithic times, it has been closely linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. Byblos is also directly associated with the history and diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet.
Byblos Castle
Byblos Castle, a restored 12th-century Crusader castle surrounded by a 10m-wide dry moat is located just inside the Byblos' atmospheric archaeological site that contains the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks. It's an impressive building that offers an excellent perspective over the ruins from the top of its foursquare keep. A series of Bronze Age dwellings is clearly visible below the walls as you look towards the sea. Inside the castle, there's a small museum and a room with information panels outlining the city's history.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Tour Leader
- 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 travelers from places within the city of Beirut
