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Discovering Tyre: A Half-Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver
Beirut, Lebanon
$150.00
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Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through time and culture with our Half-Day Private Tour to Tyre, guided by an English-speaking driver. Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lebanon, Tyre is a city steeped in millennia of history, boasting a tapestry of Phoenician, Roman, and Byzantine influences. In this exclusive excursion, you'll delve into the rich heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring its ancient ruins, vibrant markets, and scenic coastline at your own pace. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a culture connoisseur, or simply seeking a memorable escape, our tailored tour promises an unforgettable adventure through the captivating landscapes and storied past of Tyre.
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Discovering Tyre: A Half-Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- English Speaking Driver
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Lunch
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TyreTyre is an ancient Phoenician port city and It is the home of Elissar, the Phoenician princess who founded Carthage. It was once famous across the world for its purple dye made from murex sea snails. Two main archaeological sites – “Al-Bass” and “Al-Mina” – are testimony to its historical significance. It has a wonderful seaside location and It's a popular holiday destination with excellent and cleanest beaches The town's foundations date back to approximately 2750 BC, after which it was ruled by the Egyptians and then the famous King Hiram, under whom it prospered. Later colonized variously by the Assyrians, Neo-Babylonians, Greeks, Seleucids, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Mamluks and Ottomans.
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Al-Bass Archaeological SiteAl Bass Archaeological Site is the largest and the best-preserved example of a Roman Hippodrome. The sector of Tyre El Bass, constituting the principal entrance of the town in antique times, comprises the remains of the necropolis, on either side of a wide monumental causeway dominated by a Roman triumphal arch dating from the 2nd century AD. Among the other vestiges are an aqueduct and the hippodrome of the 2nd century, one of the largest of the Roman world. site contain a Necropolis with several hundred well-preserved sarcophagi, an intact Roman road, an aqueduct and a monumental arch.
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Tyre HippodromeThe Tyre Hippodrome is a UNESCO World Heritage site of the city of Tyre in south Lebanon dating back to the Second century A.D The place is considered to be one of the largest and best preserved Roman hippodromes of its type in the Roman world.
- Tyre used to have two harbors: the Sidonian in the north and the Egyptian harbor in the south. Today, the port of Tyre is a busy fisherman's port and the remains of a 750 meter long mole can still be seen, and it is easy to recognize the remains of some ancient buildings in the water. (pass by)
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The Old Souk of Tyre has plenty of little shops selling gold, copper, vegetables, fish, meat, clothing and antiques. Delicious sandwiches, foul and hummus are the most popular stops in The Old Souk.
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Discovering Tyre: A Half-Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver
Beirut, Lebanon
$150.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!