Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut
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Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut is a 7-hour experience in Beirut, Lebanon, from $100 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 52 / 100
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- Duration
- 7 hours
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- $100 per person
There are wine tours — and then there is this. Two of Lebanon's most celebrated and internationally acclaimed wineries in a single private day along the Mediterranean coast north of Beirut, ending with an optional lunch
What you get
About this experience
There are wine tours — and then there is this. Two of Lebanon's most celebrated and internationally acclaimed wineries in a single private day along the Mediterranean coast north of Beirut, ending with an optional lunch in one of the oldest cities on earth. Chateau Musar needs no introduction to serious wine lovers. Its flagship red has been poured in Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe and America and described by critics as one of the most complex and age-worthy wines produced anywhere on earth. The story of how founder Serge Hochar continued making wine throughout the Lebanese Civil War — at one point held at gunpoint while transporting his harvest — is the stuff of wine legend. From Musar the tour continues north to Ixsir — one of the most architecturally stunning wineries in the Middle East, built into 400-year-old terraced hillsides above the Mediterranean. Two completely different estates, two completely different stories, one unforgettable day.
What's included
Included
- Tour Leader
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch (optional — at own expense)
- Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Beirut
9:00 AM — Departure from Beirut Your private driver collects you from your Beirut hotel and heads north along the Mediterranean coastal highway — Chateau Musar is just 30 minutes away in Ghazir, perched above the sea in a 17th-century castle that has been making wine since 1930.
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Walk into the 17th-century castle that houses one of the world's most legendary wine estates. Founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar and brought to international fame by his son Serge — who introduced Musar to the world at the Bristol Wine Fair in 1979 to instant critical acclaim — the estate produces wines of extraordinary complexity from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan grapes grown in the Bekaa Valley. The guided cellar tour takes you through the historic stone cellars where wine ages for years before release, and the tasting that follows is unlike any other wine experience in Lebanon — a structured exploration of what makes Musar so utterly distinctive, so deeply Lebanese, and so unlike anything else in the wine world. For anyone who has ever opened a bottle of Musar and wondered where it came from — this is the answer.
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Drive north to Bezbina and arrive at Ixsir — a winery that stops visitors in their tracks before a single glass is poured. Built into 400-year-old stone terraces above the Mediterranean, the estate's award-winning architecture is a seamless marriage of ancient hillside farming and contemporary design — and the views over the Lebanese coastline from the tasting terrace are genuinely spectacular. The name comes from the Arabic word for elixir, and the wines live up to it — internationally awarded, produced from grapes grown at multiple altitudes across Lebanon, and ranging from their elegant Grande Réserve red to aromatic whites and a celebrated rosé. The guided cellar tour reveals the meticulous craft behind wines that have earned medals at Decanter and the International Wine Challenge. A completely different experience from Musar — and equally memorable.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Byblos
Lunch in Byblos — optional End the day in Byblos — one of the oldest cities on earth — with a long, leisurely lunch at a waterfront restaurant overlooking the ancient fishing port. Fresh Lebanese mezze, grilled fish, and cold white wine with medieval city walls reflected in the harbour beside you. After a morning of world-class wine, this is the only way the day should end.
60 minutes here
Beirut
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM Scenic coastal drive back to Beirut with drop-off at your hotel — completing a day along Lebanon's most beautiful northern coastline through two of the country's most extraordinary wine estates.
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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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lebanon Tours & travels
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $100 to $200
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Lebanon Tours & travels, who run 28 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.9 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut: questions travelers ask
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How much does Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery 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 Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery 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 Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut?
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Around 0 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery 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 Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch, Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara 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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