Private Car - Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos

Itinerary
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Stop At: Jeita Grotto, 20 km North of Beirut, Jitta Lebanon

The Jeita Grotto is a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves spanning an overall length of nearly 9 kilometres. The caves are situated in the Nahr al-Kalb valley within the locality of Jeita, 18 kilometres north of the Lebanese capital Beirut. Though inhabited in prehistoric times, the lower cave was not rediscovered until 1836 by Reverend William Thomson; it can only be visited by boat since it channels an underground river that provides fresh drinking water to more than a million Lebanese.

In 1958, Lebanese speleologists discovered the upper galleries 60 metres above the lower cave which have been accommodated with an access tunnel and a series of walkways to enable tourists safe access without disturbing the natural landscape. The upper galleries house the world's largest known stalactite. The galleries are composed of a series of chambers the largest of which peaks at a height of 12 metres.

Aside from being a Lebanese national symbol and a top tourist destination, the Jeita grotto plays an important social, economic and cultural role in the country. It was one of top 14 finalists in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Byblos Castle, Byblos Lebanon

The ruins of many successive civilizations are found at 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Old Souk, Byblos Lebanon

The souk of Byblos is one of the best tourist spots in Lebanon. Not only is it visited by travellers but it’s also part of the weekend plans of most locals. This Mediterranean city is always teeming with activity and the souk is never empty of people.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, Keserwan, Harissa Lebanon

The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon is a Marian shrine and a pilgrimage site in Lebanon. The shrine belongs to the Maronite Patriarchate who entrusted its administration to the Congregation of Maronite Lebanese Missionaries since its foundation in 1904.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Telefrique Harisa, Kesrouane, Lebanon

One of Lebanon’s oldest and most visited tourist attractions, the gondolas of the Teleferique aerial cableway are a trip down memory lane, from a pioneering venture in 1965 to a beautifully preserved modern-day attraction offering breathtaking views of the bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city, the Teleferique is an impressive testimony to time gone by, one meter at a time.

The Teleferique offers a most exclusive experience for Lebanese and non-Lebanese visitors, families or groups, from all walks of life capitalizing on its unique environment, combining natural, familial, and spiritual values at the doorstep of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lebanon.


Duration: 1 hour