4 Beirut Cave Tours to Get Booked Early

1.Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $75Our pick

This 8 to 9-hour private-car trip links Lebanon’s Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, and old Byblos. Harake, Ali, or Ziad may serve as your English-speaking driver and local leader. You explore each site largely on your own, while private hotel pickup, flexible stops, and round-trip transport keep the day simple. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“The guide did a great job taking us where we asked and made stops to eat and get ice cream as we pleased. I liked the flexibility.”

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2.Jeita Grotto – Harissa – Byblos Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $37Best value

Spend about eight hours visiting Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, and ancient Byblos from Beirut. You will ride a cable car, cruise through a cavern by boat, and have time for Byblos’s souk, castle, port, and lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, while admission tickets are extra.

“An excellent day trip from Beirut covering three interesting and diverse sites. I particularly like Byblos. It is beautiful and Unesco listed.”

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3.Byblos, Jeita Grotto & Harissa Day Trip -With Lunch (4G on Board)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · from $98

Spend about eight hours visiting Lebanon’s remarkable Jeita Grotto, archaeological Byblos, and Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa. You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle, take a subterranean boat and cable car, enjoy Lebanese mezze by the sea, and learn from an English and French-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is available within Beirut.

“Hello, I thought that I should share my personal experience that I received yesterday from one of your guides. The lady was excellent at her job - showing an in depth knowledge of all the places visited. I believe her name was Mia. She answered all questions with a breadth of knowledge - that I frankly didn't expect. She took her time to ask what language we as a group, would like to converse in. She was asked to speak in both French and English, she did this with great aplomb.  She took all questions in her stride and had time for everyone - a great asset to The food…”

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4.Semi-Private Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $55

Spend about eight hours visiting Lebanon’s spectacular Jeita Grotto, the Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa, and ancient Byblos. You’ll travel by air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup, lunch, and a group capped at 10. Guides such as Albert, Fadi, and Hassan are praised for friendly, informative service, though the cable car costs extra.

“This was such a great excursion. Our guide Albert was the best! He was so knowledgeable, accommodating, and funny. We had the most memorable experience and highly recommend it!”

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