Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon

Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut

Outty Ranking 71 5.0 · 6 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $45
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Outty Ranking

71/100

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Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut worth booking?

Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut is a 8-hour experience in Beirut, Lebanon, from $45 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
5/5 (6)
Duration
8 hours
From
$45 per person

The Bekaa Valley packs more history into a single valley than most countries manage in their entire territory — and this small-group guided day trip from Beirut proves it. A ghost city abandoned 1,300 years ago. The greatest Roman temples ever built. Roman wine caves beneath Lebanon's oldest winery. Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one very good wine tasting — all with a professional guide making sure you actually understand what you are looking at. Solo traveler? Perfect — small group tours are how you meet people. Budget-conscious? This is the best value Bekaa day trip available from Beirut. History lover? Anjar and Baalbek back to back is the most historically concentrated single day Lebanon offers. Wine curious? Ksara's Roman cave cellars are worth the drive alone. There is genuinely something here for everyone — and a guide who brings it all to life.

What you get

    About this experience

    The Bekaa Valley packs more history into a single valley than most countries manage in their entire territory — and this small-group guided day trip from Beirut proves it. A ghost city abandoned 1,300 years ago. The greatest Roman temples ever built. Roman wine caves beneath Lebanon's oldest winery. Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one very good wine tasting — all with a professional guide making sure you actually understand what you are looking at. Solo traveler? Perfect — small group tours are how you meet people. Budget-conscious? This is the best value Bekaa day trip available from Beirut. History lover? Anjar and Baalbek back to back is the most historically concentrated single day Lebanon offers. Wine curious? Ksara's Roman cave cellars are worth the drive alone. There is genuinely something here for everyone — and a guide who brings it all to life.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Professional expert guide

    Not included

    • Lunch in Baalbek (optional — at own expense)
    • Gratuities (optional)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Beirut

      8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel and heads east on the Damascus highway — climbing through the Lebanese mountains as the Bekaa Valley opens dramatically below. First stop is Anjar, about an hour away.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar

      Anjar — the ghost city nobody puts on their list Most people visiting Baalbek drive straight past Anjar without knowing what they are missing. Your guide makes sure you do not. The Umayyad ruins of Anjar are the only surviving example of a complete Umayyad palatial city in the entire Levant — built in the early 8th century by Caliph Walid I, the same ruler who commissioned the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus and the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, then abandoned just decades later and never reoccupied. Colonnaded streets dividing the city into four quarters, a grand palace with over 40 towers, a mosque and bathhouses — all still standing in the middle of the Bekaa plain. Your guide brings the full story of this extraordinary and overlooked city to life in a way that makes you wonder why it is not on every Lebanon itinerary.

      45 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Stone of the Pregnant Woman — the warm-up act Before the temples, your guide takes you to the ancient Roman quarry where the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — 21 metres long, 1,000 tonnes, never moved — still lies exactly where it was abandoned 2,000 years ago. Your guide explains the engineering mystery behind it — and why standing next to this unfinished block makes everything you are about to see at the temple complex even more jaw-dropping.

      15 minutes here

    4. Baalbek Temple

      Baalbek Temple Complex — your guide earns their keep here Enter the greatest Roman temple complex on earth — and this is where having a guide makes all the difference. The Temple of Jupiter on Trilithon stones each weighing over 800 tonnes. The Temple of Bacchus — larger than the Parthenon, almost entirely intact — with a carved doorway your guide explains in detail that changes how you see the whole building. The Temple of Venus completing a complex that has outlasted every empire that touched it. Without a guide, Baalbek is overwhelming in a good way. With a guide, it becomes one of the most meaningful experiences in Lebanon.

      90 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. Baalbeck

      Lunch in Baalbek — optional Local Bekaa Valley mezze and grilled meats in a town that has been feeding travellers for two thousand years. Optional — but after Anjar and Baalbek back to back, you will be hungry and this is a good place to eat.

      60 minutes here

    6. Chateau Ksara

      Chateau Ksara — Roman caves and Lebanese wine End the day underground — in the best possible way. Chateau Ksara is Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857, and the star attraction is 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars beneath the winery where wine ages at a naturally constant temperature year-round. Your guide walks you through the ancient tunnels — carved by Romans, discovered by Jesuits, now filled with thousands of quietly ageing bottles — before a tasting of Ksara's iconic Cabernet-Syrah blends, crisp Blanc de Blancs, and famous Sunset Rosé. A day that started at a 1,300-year-old ghost city, peaked at the world's greatest Roman temples, and ended in ancient wine caves. The Bekaa really delivers.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    7. Beirut

      Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM Back to Beirut with drop-off at your hotel — completing a day that covered a ghost city, the world's greatest Roman temples, and ancient wine caves with a guide who made every stop make sense.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ar, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 9 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Beirut Trip

    Know before you go

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

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Organization

    1 mention

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Good for families

    1 mention

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    missshomali108 · October 2025

    Great company!

    We had the most amazing experience with this tour company! Our guide, Hassan, was absolutely fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable. We visited Anjar, Ksara Winery, and the incredible Baalbek ruins, and he made the whole experience come to life with his stories and insights. What really stood out was his kindness — we actually ran into him the next day by chance, and he helped me get out of a potential scam situation. Truly one of the most genuine and helpful people you could ever meet. Highly recommend this company and especially Hassan if you’re touring Lebanon. Everything was super smooth, fun, and beyond expectations! 🌟

    via Tripadvisor

    Viktorija_S · September 2025

    Nice trip outside Beirut

    The tour was comfortable and interesting. The driver was a very nice guy. Basically everything was very good.

    via Viator

    GEORGIOS_P · September 2023

    Great monuments and excellent experience!

    Backhoes Temple in Baalbek and the wine 🍷 test in Ksara! Excellent service and great guide tours! Congratulations!!!

    via Viator

    paulalulita · August 2023

    Great experience with Ziad

    A MANDATORY excursion if you are in Lebanon. Good wine in Ksara, fun experience, Baalbek is simply spectacular and Anjar a beautiful Umayyad city. The driver, Ziad, drives well and communicates in English perfectly, he took us to a great place to eat, full of Lebanese families and he was extremely attentive in ensuring that we were served correctly, as well as being charming.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    lidiat788 · December 2021

    Great day trip

    We had a great tour to 2 old cities, Baalbek & Anjar. Charbel the local guide was knowledgeable and the sites were very impressive. Thanks for the amazing tour.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $45 to $89
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Beirut Trip, who run 20 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.3.

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    Why this scores 71

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)37
    Booking momentum (14% weight)26
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)54
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beirut.

    How much does Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut cost?

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    Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beirut usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beirut is not rushed.

    Is Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beirut, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beirut can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beirut and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beirut within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Beirut?

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    On Outty we rank every Beirut experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch, Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch, Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Beirut?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Beirut?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Professional expert guide. Not included: Lunch in Baalbek (optional — at own expense); and Gratuities (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 182 listed pickup locations in and around Beirut. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut offered in?

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    It is offered in Arabic and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beirut. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut?

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    Across 6 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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