Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included
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Is Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included worth booking?
Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included is a 8-hour experience in Beirut, Lebanon, from $45 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Three of Lebanon's most iconic destinations — one guided day from Beirut. Jeita Grotto is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature finalists — 9 kilometres of limestone cave system wi
What you get
- Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
- Tickets / Admission to Jeita Grotto (if option selected)
- Tickets / Admission to Byblos Castle (if option selected)
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Small group sizes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Three of Lebanon's most iconic destinations — one guided day from Beirut. Jeita Grotto is a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature finalists — 9 kilometres of limestone cave system with some of the most extraordinary stalactite and stalagmite formations on earth. Harissa sits 650 metres above the Mediterranean, reached by cable car, crowned by the 8.5-metre bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon. Byblos has been continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years — the city that gave the world its alphabet and whose name gave us the word Bible. Lunch at a sea-view restaurant in Byblos and all tickets included. Underground caves, a mountaintop shrine, and one of the oldest cities ever built — three registers of Lebanese geography and history that no other single day trip combines as well as this one.
What's included
Included
- Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
- Tickets / Admission to Jeita Grotto (if option selected)
- Tickets / Admission to Byblos Castle (if option selected)
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Small group sizes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional, knowledgeable guides
Not included
- Ticket / Admission Harissa Cable Car
- Food or drinks unless specified
What you'll see and do
Beirut
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your guide meets the group at your hotel and heads north — Jeita Grotto is 30 minutes away and the day begins underground.
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Jeita Grotto
Jeita Grotto — UNESCO tentative site · New 7 Wonders finalist Two cave systems, two completely different experiences. The upper cave on foot — an elevated walkway through formations of extraordinary scale and beauty, stalactites and stalagmites up to 8 metres tall carved by water over millions of years. The lower cave by silent electric boat — gliding along an underground river through chambers where the stillness is absolute. Your guide covers the geological story throughout. One of the most memorable natural experiences in the Middle East — and 30 minutes from Beirut.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Harissa cable car — 650 metres above the Mediterranean Board the Téléférique at Jounieh seafront and ride up to 650 metres as Jounieh Bay opens below — one of the most photographed views in Lebanon. The ascent itself is the experience. Your guide points out the coastal geography as you climb.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
Our Lady of Lebanon — the mountaintop shrine The 8.5-metre bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stands with arms outstretched toward the Mediterranean — one of the most visited religious monuments in the Middle East, surrounded by the Maronite Basilica and neighbouring churches. Revered by Christians and Muslims alike. Your guide explains the history and significance of Harissa within Lebanese religious and cultural identity.
30 minutes here
Byblos Castle
Byblos Castle & archaeological site — 7,000 years in one walk The 12th-century Crusader castle was built from recycled Phoenician and Roman stones — civilisations literally embedded in the walls. The archaeological site inside covers Neolithic foundations from 5000 BC, Bronze Age temples, Phoenician royal tombs, and Roman streets. Byblos gave the world its alphabet — the Phoenician script from which Greek, Latin, and eventually all Western alphabets derive. Your guide traces the full arc of human settlement on this remarkable coastal site.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Byblos
Lunch in Byblos — sea-view restaurant · included Fresh Lebanese mezze and seafood at a sea-view restaurant in Byblos — the ancient fishing harbour directly in front of you, the Mediterranean beyond. One of the best lunch settings in Lebanon. Fully included in the tour price.
60 minutes here
Old Souk
Byblos Old Souk — stone-paved lanes above an ancient port Stone-paved lanes with jewellery workshops, antique dealers, and cafés — then down to the ancient fishing harbour where colourful wooden boats sit against a backdrop of medieval walls and open sea. The most photogenic corner of Byblos and the natural close to the day.
30 minutes here
Beirut
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM Drop-off at your Beirut hotel — underground caves, a mountaintop shrine, and 7,000 years of city history covered in a single guided day.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH
Lunch & Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own. Guided Tour: Guided Visit to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH
Tickets are not included: Please note this option does not include tickets. This cost goes on your own. Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Guided Tour: Guided Visit to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS
Guided Tour: Guided Visit to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Tickets Included: Tickets to the Jeita Grotto & Byblos Castle are included on the price of the tour Pickup included
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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lebanon Tours
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $45 to $150
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beirut.
How much does Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included 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 Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included 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 Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 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 Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included?
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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 Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included 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 Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included?
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Around 1 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 Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included 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,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut. 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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