Save

Show all photos

Discover Lebanon's Charms: Jeita Grotto, Byblos & IXSIR Winery

(2)

Show all photos

Save

Show all photos

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Beirut

Duration

8 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 9 guests

Language

English, Arabic

Other

Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Lebanon with a day tour to Jeita Grotto, historic Byblos, and IXSIR Winery. Enjoy stress-free travel with a local guide and savor delicious wines on this unforgettable adventure.

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

Experience Details

Make the most of your time in Lebanon on a full-day tour that includes some of Lebanon’s most famous landmarks. Get picked-up at your hotel and visit the Jeita Grotto, Ixsir and Byblos.

Sightseeing with a designated English speaking driver ensures you can take in views en route without the stress of navigating. Highlights includes a guided tour of Byblos historical site, a boat ride at the lower Jeita Grotto and tasting of red, white and rosé wine at IXSIR winery.

What You Get

Private transportation

Tour Leader

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Gratuities

Good To Know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

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.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Byblos bank

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

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

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

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

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

IXSIR Winery / Tour and Tasting

Ixsir is a Lebanese wine established in 2008 at a beautiful winery located in the hills of Batroun, north Lebanon, where a 17th century traditional Lebanese house presides over a contemporary winery. The name IXSIR derives from the original Arabic word for ‘Elixir’, a word that defines the purest form of all substances. Winemaking takes place at IXSIR upon giving birth to unique wines, resulting from the perfect marriage between the subtle and the complex. The local vineyard is the jewel of the estate embraced by the Winery.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

Select a pickup point

Pickup Details

Free pickup is available from any hotel, Airbnb, or residence in Beirut.

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

What People Are Saying

Overall ratings and reviews

(2)

Byblos and more

August 27, 2019

(TripAdvisor)

È stata una bellissima giornata, il tour è molto interessante e la nostra guida Hamza altamente professionale, ci ha offerto molti spunti di riflessione. Il costo non è banale ma ci sentiamo di con...read more

Great day out seeing outer Beirut

June 19, 2019

(TripAdvisor)

We had an absolutely fantastic day out, all three locations were amazing. Great day trip and took us approximately 9 hours from start to finish. Some bad communication between the organiser and the...read more

from $160.76

Book Now

Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Eastern European Time.

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

Book This Experience

Adult(1)

Select Guest

Number of Guests

Adult

(0 - 99)

Clear

Apply

Date

Select a Date

Date

July

2025

Package Options

Select a package option

Time

Select Time

Time

INSTANT CONFIRMATION

Available Today

from $160.76 per guest

Book Now

Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Eastern European Time.

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

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

You may also be interested in these experiences

Drinking Tours

BEIRUT

PRIVATE Wine Tasting Tour to the Bekaa Valey Fabulous Wineries

Explore the Bekaa Valley's renowned wineries on a private tour. Learn the art of wine tasting and savor diverse vintages amidst stunning vineyard landscapes. Perfect for wine enthusiasts.

from$220.78

(7)

Private Experience

Drinking Tours

BEIRUT

Byblos Wineries Tour

Explore Byblos, renowned as the world's oldest city, and savor an exquisite wine tasting at Château Musar and IXSIR. Enjoy organic and traditional Lebanese terroirs.

from$187.67

Drinking Tours

BEIRUT

Discovering Lebanon's Wine Heritage: Musar, Ixsir & Batroun

Explore Lebanon's wine regions, starting with iconic Chateau Musar, then Ixsir's modern vineyard, and finish in Batroun to enjoy boutique wines by the scenic coast.

from$110.40

Private Experience

Drinking Tours

BEIRUT

PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley

Discover Lebanese wine excellence in Bekaa Valley. Visit three renowned wineries for tours and tastings of bold, sweet, and blended wines, including unique local varieties like Merweh and Obeydi.

from$220.78

Private Experience

Discover Lebanon's Charms: Jeita Grotto, Byblos & IXSIR Winery

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Jeita Grotto

Byblos bank

Byblos Castle

Old Souk

Byblos Port

IXSIR Winery / Tour and Tasting

Meeting & Pickup

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

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