Byblos, Batroun and Nabu Museum Day Trip
Byblos, Batroun and Nabu Museum Day Trip
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Beirut starting from 8:30 am, from there we'll start our tour. We'll head to the Nabu Museum located in Chekka, an hour's drive away, which offers an exceptional collection of artifacts from the Bronze and Iron Age and contemporary artworks from Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, and the region.
We'll have a walking tour of the charming coastal town of Batroun, which was a flourishing city and port in Phoenician times (3000 - 64 BC). Here we'll visit the Batroun harbour, and Batroun souk. Did you know that Batroun was likely to be the ‘Batruna’ mentioned in the 14 BC Tal el-Amarna tablets of Egypt? We'll also get to visit the 225m high Phoenician wall sculpted into the nearby beach rocks, more than 2,000 years ago, and that still stands guard over the city.
We'll then go and have some delicious food in a traditional Lebanese restaurant, where we'll be able to try some of Lebanon's gastronomy and recharge our batteries for the next stop on the tour!
After lunch, we'll head to Byblos, a mix of sophistication and tradition. Byblos is a contender for the title of oldest continuously inhabited city. Next, you'll visit the castle and then we'll have some free time, so you can take a stroll through the medieval quarter of the city and explore the old souks (markets), the medieval ramparts, and several beautiful old churches.
Take a stroll through the 19th-century souk where a showcase of sandstone arches and vaults is on display, to the 100-year old Saint Stephan Cathedral, a masterpiece of roman-byzantine architecture, next Lady of the Sea Chapel (Saydetel-Bahr), to the old Phoenician fort damaged by the powerful earthquake of July 551, the remains of the ancient Roman theater's 11 tiers and last but not least, the Roman stadium sculpted in the rocks of MrahEl Cheikh.
After a packed day of exploring, we'll head back to Beirut for 5:30 pm and drop you off at your hotel.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other languages.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
English speaking guide.
Transport by minibus.
Lunch and a drink.
Entrance fees.
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Al Awael Travel & Tourism
Corporate name: Al Awael Travel& Tourism S.A.R.L.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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