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Day Trip from Beirut - Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Baatara Waterfalls - Private Tour
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Jeita Grotto, 20 km North of Beirut, Jitta Lebanon
Jeita Grotto is a natural wonder formed over thousands of years. It is made up of two interconnected caves with karstic limestone walls that spread over an area of nine kilometres.
The grotto is split into two parts; the upper with a breathtaking view of extraordinary stone that forms curtains, columns, draperies and mushrooms at a distance of some 750m explored for 2200m, and the latter of 400m explored for almost 7800m, where you can marvel at the majestic forms of otherworldly concretions. A boat ride is offered at the lower grotto.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Churches of Harissa, Harissa, Jounieh Lebanon
This little chapel is the famous place of worship and contains the statue of the Mother of the light sculptured on the Century Anniversary of the Immaculate Conception and fifty years after founding the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in 1904.
This chapel forms the lower section of the tower upon which the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stands.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, Keserwan, Harissa Lebanon
The shrine belongs to the Maronite Patriarchate who entrusted its administration to the Congregation of Maronite Lebanese Missionaries since its foundation in 1904. It is one of the most important shrines in the world honouring Mary, Mother of Jesus. The shrine is highlighted by a huge, 15-ton bronze statue. It is 8.5 m high and has a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary stretches her hands towards Beirut. The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon draws millions of faithful both Christians and Muslims from all over the world
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Tannourine Lebanon
Located 76 km from Beirut, around a 2-hour drive, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall, or as it is also known Balou’ Bala’a, is an extraordinary sight. It was ‘discovered’ by Henri Coiffait in 1952 and was fully mapped out in the 1980s, at which point it was known as the Cave of Three Bridges. The waterfall is the product of millions of years’ worth of limestone erosion. Geologists say that it is around 160 million years old and would have been around when dinosaurs roamed the area. Naturally, it was classified as a nature reserve in 1999 as the site’s historical value is undeniable.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Jeita Grotto, 20 km North of Beirut, Jitta Lebanon
Jeita Grotto is a natural wonder formed over thousands of years. It is made up of two interconnected caves with karstic limestone walls that spread over an area of nine kilometres.
The grotto is split into two parts; the upper with a breathtaking view of extraordinary stone that forms curtains, columns, draperies and mushrooms at a distance of some 750m explored for 2200m, and the latter of 400m explored for almost 7800m, where you can marvel at the majestic forms of otherworldly concretions. A boat ride is offered at the lower grotto.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Churches of Harissa, Harissa, Jounieh Lebanon
This little chapel is the famous place of worship and contains the statue of the Mother of the light sculptured on the Century Anniversary of the Immaculate Conception and fifty years after founding the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in 1904.
This chapel forms the lower section of the tower upon which the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stands.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, Keserwan, Harissa Lebanon
The shrine belongs to the Maronite Patriarchate who entrusted its administration to the Congregation of Maronite Lebanese Missionaries since its foundation in 1904. It is one of the most important shrines in the world honouring Mary, Mother of Jesus. The shrine is highlighted by a huge, 15-ton bronze statue. It is 8.5 m high and has a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary stretches her hands towards Beirut. The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon draws millions of faithful both Christians and Muslims from all over the world
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Tannourine Lebanon
Located 76 km from Beirut, around a 2-hour drive, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall, or as it is also known Balou’ Bala’a, is an extraordinary sight. It was ‘discovered’ by Henri Coiffait in 1952 and was fully mapped out in the 1980s, at which point it was known as the Cave of Three Bridges. The waterfall is the product of millions of years’ worth of limestone erosion. Geologists say that it is around 160 million years old and would have been around when dinosaurs roamed the area. Naturally, it was classified as a nature reserve in 1999 as the site’s historical value is undeniable.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- English Speaking Driver
- Comfortable Private Transportation
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees in Jeita Grotto
- Entrance fees in Baatara Waterfall
- Entry/Admission - Jeita Grotto
- Entry/Admission - Baatara Gorge Waterfall
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A current and a valid passport is required on the day of the travel
- The tour is available everyday except Mondays
- Lunch and Entrance fees are NOT included in the price of the tour
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
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