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 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 57 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (57)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $45 per person
If you only have one day to spend outside Beirut, this is the itinerary most travelers wish they had booked. Jeita Grotto — a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature — is 30 minut
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 pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional expert guide
About this experience
If you only have one day to spend outside Beirut, this is the itinerary most travelers wish they had booked. Jeita Grotto — a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site and finalist in the New 7 Wonders of Nature — is 30 minutes from your hotel and unlike anything you have seen before. Harissa gives you 650 metres of altitude gain by cable car and one of the most photographed views in the Middle East. Byblos has been continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years — longer than almost any city on earth — and a specialist guide makes sure you actually understand what you are looking at. Small group of maximum 12. Professional guide throughout. Lunch at a waterfront Byblos restaurant included. Admission tickets payable at each site — no hidden costs, no surprises.
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 pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional expert guide
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Ticket / Admission Harissa Cable Car
- Food or drinks unless specified
What you'll see and do
Beirut
8:30 AM — Hotel pickup Your guide meets the group at your Beirut hotel. Jeita Grotto is 30 minutes north — the day starts immediately.
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Jeita Grotto
TJeita Grotto — New 7 Wonders finalist · UNESCO tentative site Two cave systems that most visitors rank as the highlight of their entire Lebanon trip. The upper cave on foot — stalactites and stalagmites up to 8 metres tall, carved by water over millions of years. The lower cave by silent electric boat along an underground river — a level of stillness and scale that photos simply do not capture. Your guide covers the geological story throughout. Thirty minutes from Beirut. Nothing in the region compares.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Harissa cable car — Jounieh Bay from 650 metres Board the Téléférique at Jounieh and ride to 650 metres above sea level — Jounieh Bay spreading below you, the Lebanese mountains ahead. The view on the way up is the reason people come back to Harissa. Your guide points out the coastal landmarks as you ascend.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
Our Lady of Lebanon — the shrine that defines the skyline The 8.5-metre bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon — arms toward the Mediterranean, visible from the coast below. One of the most visited religious sites in the Middle East, revered by Christians and Muslims alike. The Maronite Basilica surrounds it. Your guide explains why Harissa matters to Lebanese identity far beyond its religious significance.
30 minutes here
Byblos Castle
Byblos — 7,000 years of continuous settlement Arrive in Byblos — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth, the city whose Phoenician script gave the world its alphabet, and whose name gave us the word Bible. Your guide covers the full span of the site — Neolithic foundations from 5000 BC, Bronze Age temples, Phoenician royal tombs, Roman streets, and the 12th-century Crusader castle built from recycled Phoenician and Roman stone. Without a guide, Byblos is impressive. With a good one, it is one of the most revelatory historical experiences in the Mediterranean.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Byblos
Lunch in Byblos — waterfront restaurant · included Lebanese mezze and fresh seafood at a waterfront Byblos restaurant — the ancient fishing harbour directly in front of you. One of the best lunch settings in Lebanon. Fully included in the tour price.
60 minutes here
Old Souk
Byblos Old Souk & fishing port Stone-paved lanes with jewellery workshops, antique dealers, and cafés — then down to the ancient fishing harbour. Medieval walls, colourful wooden boats, open sea. The most photogenic ten minutes in Byblos.
30 minutes here
Beirut
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM Drop-off at your Beirut hotel. Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and 7,000 years of Byblos — the day most travelers wish they had booked first.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH
Tickets & Lunch not included:: Please note this option does not include Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own. Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS
Tickets & Lunch are included: Lunch & Tickets to Jeita Grotto & Byblos are included in the price of the tour Guided Tour: Guided Visit to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH
Tickets 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 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 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Beirut Daily Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- 20
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 81
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 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 57 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 20 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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