Immerse yourself in history as you explore Tyre and Sidon, the two most important cities of Phoenicia. . Tyre was the great Phoenician city that reigned over the seas and founded prosperous colonies and it is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world with many ancient sites, including the Tyre Hippodrome. Sidon was one of the most important Phoenician cities, and it may have been the oldest. Explore both cities in one day, hearing fascinating commentary about each spot without having to drive or plan an itinerary with a final stop at Maghdouché's most famous landmark, the tower of Our Lady of Mantara, which is a Marian shrine that is believed to have been the resting place of the Virgin Mary as she waited for Jesus while he preached in Sidon.
Tyre and Sidon, the two most important cities of Phoenicia, with a stop at the shrine of Our Lady of Maghdouche
Prices All ages, price per person If 1 person: $250 per person If 2 person: $125 per person If 3 person: $100 per person If 4 person: $75 per person If 5 person: $60 per person If 6 person: $60 per person If 7 person: $60 per person If 8 person: $60 per person If 9 person: $60 per person
Duration: 8 hours
What's Included? ✓ Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle ✓ Professional Guide (English, French, Turkish, Spanish, Italian). What's Excluded? X Meals X Tickets / Admission to the sites X Gratuities (optional)
Highlights • Pick up from your hotel and start a private tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos • Discover the marvelous Jeita Grotto and experience a boat trip inside the lower cave • Visit the shrine of our Lady of Lebanon at Harissa • Enjoy the panoramic view of Jounieh Bay while experiencing the gondola-lift from Harissa to Jounieh • Explore the Unesco -listed archeological site of Byblos • Stroll in the old souks of Byblos and enjoy during an ample time in the city
Sidon Sidon, known locally as Saida, is the third-largest city in Lebanon. It is located in the South Governorate, of which it is the capital, on the Mediterranean coast. It has many tourist attractions including the sea castle, soap museum, khan el franj, and much more.. Tyre Tyre is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, though in medieval times for some centuries by just a tiny population. The city has many ancient sites, including the Tyre Hippodrome, and was added as a whole to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1984. Maghdouche Maghdouché, a charming village located in the south governorate of Lebanon is famous for its touristic site the Lady of Awaiting or Mantara with 8 meters bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, who is believed, used to wait for Jesus while he was preaching in Sidon.