Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour

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8 hours
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1 - 9 guests
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English, Arabic
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Uncover the ancient wonders of Byblos and indulge in Lebanese wine at Chateau Musar. Explore historic sites and enjoy a private tasting experience on this exclusive day tour from Beirut.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover Byblos's Ancient Charms & Musar Winery on a Private Day Tour

Delve into Byblos's rich history, then savor Lebanese wine at Chateau Musar on this exclusive Beirut excursion. Explore Byblos's iconic sites before tasting exquisite wines at Musar.

What You Get

Private transportation
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Tour leader
Gratuities
Lunch

Good To Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

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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.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
2

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
3

Old Souk

Byblos old souk is an old market where tourists can shop for souvenirs and antiques, or simply stroll along the old cobblestone streets and enjoy the architecture.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Byblos Port

Byblos Port is an ancient port in Byblos and is believed by the Lebanese to be the oldest port in the world. Around 3000 BC, Byblos Port was the most important timber shipping center in the eastern Mediterranean
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Château Musar

Chateau Musar is the name of a Lebanese winery in Ghazir, 24 kilometers north of the capital Beirut. The winery was established by Gaston Hochar in 1930 after returning from Bordeaux. Musar wines contain classic Bordeaux grapes, however they are very different, as they are made in a natural wine style with significant bottle variation. Musar wines generally improve with age, both the red and whites.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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