Private Tour – Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Saint Charbel
Experience a day trip from Beirut on this private full day tour. Wander the Jeita Grottoes, that was nominated to be one of the seven wonders of the world, and admire the limestone amazing formations, a creation of the mother nature. Head to Harissa, and visit the bronze statue of Our Lady of Lebanon, stretching her arms 600 m above sea level, overlooking Jounieh bay. Marvel the amazing panoramic view of Jounieh bay, and enjoy a cable car ride for a better experience (optional). Then visit Saint Charbel Annaya, a place of pilgrimage and a national shrine for all people of all faiths to visit, reach out and be blessed.
- Visit Jeita Grotto, a wonderland in Lebanon, also known as the Pearl of nature, that was once nominated to be one of the seven wonders of the world
- Admire the amazing landscape of Jounieh Bay from Harissa, where Our Lady of Lebanon is stretching her hands 600 m above sea level, with your choice of getting a cable car ride.
- Visit the monastery and shrine of Saint Charbel in Annaya, the saint that heals the handicapped and sick
Tour Details:
Availability: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Duration: 8 hours
Pick-up Time: 8.30 am – 10.00 am
What’s Included?
✓ Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
✓ Comfortable Private Transportation
✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
✓ English Speaking Guide / Driver
✓ Local Guide in Byblos
✓ All Entrance fees and taxes
What’s Excluded?
X Lunch
X Gratuities
X Personal Expenses
Jeïta Grotto
Jeita Grotto is a system of two connected limestone caverns, an upper grotto that can be explored by foot, and a lower grotto that can be discovered by a small boat.
The grotto is characterized by its stalactites and stalagmites wonderfully shaped, that can captivate anyone’s eyes!
Harissa
Harissa is the place where a bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, “Our Lady of Lebanon” is standing, above 600 meters of sea level, overlooking Jounieh Bay.
Visitors can reach the statue by a stair, and preach, or just enjoy the amazing panoramic view. A cable-car ride is also a choice for anyone that is seeking to admire the wonderful view up from the sky..
Saint Charbel Monastery
This Monastery, which houses the tomb of Saint Charbel, a Lebanese monk whose miracles are still manifesting themselves all over the world, is a must to visit in Lebanon, a true source of inspiration for all beliefs and religions.