Wine and Lebanon - an old love story. The wine has been cultivated in Lebanon for at least 5000 years and its production exported by Phoenicians all around the Mediterranean.
This tour takes you to taste different wine cellars. Aditionally you will visit the Roman ruins of Baalbeck, with its extraordinary Temple of Jupiter and Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. We will also visit the capital of Bekaa, Zahleh, which is also its capital of gastronomy. An unforgettable day - unless you exagerate the wine tasting ....
Baalbeck, the largest Roman temples ever built, is a must see for every Lebanon traveler. World Heritage of Unesco, let yourself be surprised by its beauty and its grandeur.
Enjoy the excellent Lebanese wines. We suggest you visit 2 wineries of the Bekaa where you could visit the estates and enjoy an excellent wine.
Continue to drink wine, or try Arak, with a traditional mezze in one of the many restaurants in the region .... you will enjoy it
Stroll through Zahle, a city that offers beautiful walks between its old houses and its exuberant nature, perfect for ending the day in style.
Tour "IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BACCHUS - GOD OF WINE"
Starting 90$
For 4 persons : 90 $ /person
For 3 persons : 115 $ /person
For 2 persons : 165 $/ person
For 1 person : 320 $
For more than 4 people, please contact us
This tour includes:
Private transportation for 1-4 people
Local Guide / Driver
Entry tickets to all sites
Language according to your choice (French, English, Spanish, German or Arabic)
Duration 8-9 hours
Complimentary Water
Obviously we will have time for lunch (choice between a picnic or a typical restaurant, not included in the price)
Along the way you will receive information about the history, politics, customs and culture of the country or about anything you want to know
OBVIOUSLY YOU CAN CHANGE THE ROUTE BEFORE OR EVEN DURING THE TOUR
Optional experiences feasible in this tour according to your preferences:
Other interesting temples in the Bekaa.
Temple of Niha - second largest Roman site in Lebanon with 2 temples, the first of which is quite well preserved
The Temples of Qsarnaba
Phoenician temple of Furzol and hermit caves
Experience the city of Baalbeck and its region
Ras el Ain - water source of the city, pleasant haven of freshness with Roman and Arab ruins
Omayades Mosque
The Pregnant Woman's Stone - the largest cut stone in the world
Sayidda Khaula Mosque - with the mausoleum of the granddaughter of Prophet Mohammad - a touch of Persian architecture
Visit Aanjar - Omayade ruins of a model city
Discover the ruins of this ephemeral city, founded by Caliph Walid I in 744 and destroyed a few decades later. A model city drawn for the emir, with these oriental palaces, mosque, hammam, residential areas and souks, a UNESCO World Heritage
Stroll through Zahle, a city that offers beautiful walks between its old houses and its exuberant nature, perfect for ending the day in style.
