Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut worth booking?
Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut is a 8-hour experience in Beirut, Lebanon, from $100 per person. It scores 62 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
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $100 per person
The Bekaa Valley is Lebanon's most historically layered landscape — a fertile plain between two mountain ranges conquered, farmed, and celebrated for over five thousand years. This private full-day tour crosses into the Bekaa to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of Lebanon's most celebrated wineries — Umayyad, Roman, and ancient wine all in one day. Anjar is the only surviving Umayyad city in Lebanon — an 8th-century palace city built by Caliph Walid I, abandoned after just a few decades and left frozen in time, its colonnaded streets and grand mosque still standing. Baalbek needs no introduction — the greatest Roman temple complex on earth. And Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 — closes the day with a guided tour through 2 kilometres of ancient Roman cave cellars and a wine tasting.
What you get
About this experience
The Bekaa Valley is Lebanon's most historically layered landscape — a fertile plain between two mountain ranges conquered, farmed, and celebrated for over five thousand years. This private full-day tour crosses into the Bekaa to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of Lebanon's most celebrated wineries — Umayyad, Roman, and ancient wine all in one day. Anjar is the only surviving Umayyad city in Lebanon — an 8th-century palace city built by Caliph Walid I, abandoned after just a few decades and left frozen in time, its colonnaded streets and grand mosque still standing. Baalbek needs no introduction — the greatest Roman temple complex on earth. And Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 — closes the day with a guided tour through 2 kilometres of ancient Roman cave cellars and a wine tasting.
What's included
Included
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Beirut
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your private English-speaking driver collects you from your Beirut hotel and heads east on the Damascus highway, climbing through the Lebanese mountains before the Bekaa Valley opens dramatically below — a vast fertile plain stretching between the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges, one of the most historically significant valleys in the entire Middle East.
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Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar
Arrive at one of the most underrated and most historically significant archaeological sites in Lebanon — the Umayyad city of Anjar, the only surviving example of an 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 — Anjar was occupied for only a few decades before being abandoned following a political upheaval, leaving its streets, buildings, and monuments remarkably intact. Walking through Anjar today is like walking through a snapshot of 8th-century Islamic urban planning — colonnaded streets dividing the city into four quarters, a grand palace with over 40 towers, a mosque, bathhouses, and hundreds of decorated arches still standing. Your driver brings the extraordinary and little-known story of this UNESCO city to life.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Before the temples, stop at the ancient Roman quarry to see the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a single limestone block measuring 21 metres long and weighing an estimated 1,000 tonnes, still lying exactly where it was cut 2,000 years ago. One of the heaviest objects ever worked by human hands in the ancient world — and the perfect prologue to the temple complex ahead.
15 minutes here
Baalbek Temple
Enter the greatest Roman temple complex on earth. The Temple of Jupiter was built on Trilithon stones each weighing over 800 tonnes — the largest dressed stones in human history. The Temple of Bacchus, larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact, is the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. The elegant circular Temple of Venus completes a complex that has stood for two thousand years at the crossroads of civilisations — Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab. Your driver brings the full extraordinary story to life.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Chateau Ksara
End the day at Chateau Ksara — Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuit monks in 1857 and now the country's largest wine producer. The highlight is the Roman cave cellar system stretching 2 kilometres beneath the winery — ancient tunnels where wine ages at a naturally constant temperature year-round. After a morning walking through Umayyad and Roman ruins above ground, descending into Roman caves beneath a winery creates a remarkable final chapter to a day defined by ancient civilisations. The tasting showcases Ksara's iconic Cabernet-Syrah blends, crisp Blanc de Blancs, and beloved Sunset Rosé.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Beirut
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM Scenic drive back through the Bekaa Valley and over the Lebanese mountains with drop-off at your Beirut hotel — completing a full day through three of the Bekaa's greatest civilisations: Umayyad, Roman, and the ancient art of Lebanese winemaking.
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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 Airport Transfer
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent service & company!
We had a great experience with Beirut Airport Transfer - we did two tours with them, this and the half day one for Byblos. I booked both with a couple of day's notice with the company, who were super easy to coordinate with via Whatsapp; they also followed up after every trip to get our feedback and ensure everything went well. On both trips, we had Kasem, our fantastic driver & guide, who was super charming and great company to travel with. The pickup and drop off was on time for both trips and the guides they arranged for Baalbek and Byblos were absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend the company and will definitely be using them on future trips.
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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
- Every day
- Price range
- $100 to $200
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Beirut Airport Transfer, who run 24 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.8.
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Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beirut.
How much does Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut cost?
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Prices start at $100 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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from 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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from 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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from 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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut?
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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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from 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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What is included in Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut?
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Included: Knowledgeable English-speaking driver; Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Private air-conditioned vehicle. Not included: Lunch; and Gratuities (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from Beirut include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 176 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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from 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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from 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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from 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 Private Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Tour from 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.
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