Baaklak, Anjar & Ksara Tour Overview
Relax with a dedicated driver as you explore some of Lebanon’s most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This tour takes you from the ancient ruins of Baalbek to the historic city of Anjar, and ends with a wine-tasting experience at Chateau Ksara. Immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning architecture as our expert local guides lead you through temples, landmarks, and ruins.
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Stop 1: Baalbek
Start your journey in Baalbek, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to two of the largest Roman temples: the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. This ancient Phoenician city is considered a masterpiece of Imperial Roman architecture.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 2: Baalbek Temples
Explore the stunning Roman architecture of the Baalbek temple complex, built centuries after the city’s peak.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop 3: Baalbek Roman Ruins
Walk through the largest and best-preserved Roman temples ever built—Lebanon's greatest Roman treasure and one of the ancient world’s wonders.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop 4: Temple of Jupiter
Marvel at the largest Roman temple in history, with 30-meter-high columns—the grandest ever dedicated to Jupiter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop 5: Temple of Bacchus
Discover the majestic Temple of Bacchus, a UNESCO site and a shining example of Roman Imperial architecture in the Baalbek complex.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop 6: Temple of Venus
Visit the beautiful Temple of Venus, built on a horseshoe-shaped platform with intricate carvings of doves and shells, dedicated to the goddess of love.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop 7: Sayyida Khawla Shrine
See the mosque where Sayyida Khawla, the great-granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad, is believed to be buried.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop 8: Stone of the Pregnant Woman
Marvel at one of the largest monoliths ever created—an enormous Roman stone block known as the "Stone of the Pregnant Woman."
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop 9: Anjar
Discover Anjar, an ancient Umayyad city in the Bekaa Valley, with its uniquely preserved layout revealing city planning from the 8th century.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop 10: Umayyad Ruins of Anjar
Explore the Umayyad palace ruins, including the walls, harems, baths, and mosque, showcasing a blend of Umayyad and Roman architectural influences.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop 11: Chateau Ksara
End your tour with a visit to Lebanon’s oldest winery, Chateau Ksara, founded in 1857. Enjoy a wine tasting and learn about the history of this renowned winery, which produces over 3 million bottles annually.
Duration: 1 hour
Know Before You Go:
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Price: Covers private groups of 1-4 people
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Larger Groups: Contact us for custom pricing
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Inclusions: Private air-conditioned vehicle, tour leader, hotel pickup & drop-off
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Exclusions: Lunch, entrance fees, insurance
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