Bekaa Valley Small Group Tour: Baalbek, Anjar & Wine Tasting
Overview
Ancient Umayyad Ruins and majestic Roman Ruins highlight this small-group journey from Beirut to Lebanon's premier destinations. The adventure includes a delightful wine-tasting experience at the esteemed Chateau Ksara winery.
- 🏛️ Begin with an exploration of the Umayyad Ruins in Anjar.
- 🏺 Continue to Baalbek, renowned for its monumental Temples.
- 🍷 Conclude with a wine-tasting experience at Chateau Ksara.
- ⚠️ This tour is conducted in a small group for an intimate experience.
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Pickup included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small group sizes
- Expert English-speaking local guide
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Round-trip transport from Beirut
- Gratuities (optional)
- Meals (lunch at own expense)
- Pick-up from Your Hotel or a central Beirut meeting point. Your guide introduces the day’s journey as you head east through the Lebanese mountains toward the Bekaa Valley. (pass by)
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Umayyad Ruins of AanjarDrive east to Anjar and explore Lebanon’s only Umayyad archaeological site. Walk the colonnaded main street and discover the palace ruins of this unique 8th-century trading city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Visit one of the largest carved monoliths ever discovered. Located near Baalbek, this massive Roman-era stone block continues to raise questions about ancient engineering techniques and construction methods.
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Temples of BaalbekArrive at Baalbek and explore the magnificent Roman temple complex with your guide. See the Temple of Jupiter, the remarkably intact Temple of Bacchus, and the Temple of Venus. Your guide explains the site’s 9,000-year history — from Phoenician origins through Roman occupation to the modern day.
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ZahleEnjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Baalbek’s old town or in Zahle. Your guide will recommend the best spots for traditional Lebanese cuisine.
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Chateau KsaraVisit a renowned Bekaa Valley winery for a guided cellar tour and wine tasting. Learn why this high-altitude valley produces some of the Middle East’s finest wines.
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BeirutScenic drive back through the mountains, arriving in central Beirut by approximately 17:30.