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Timeless Treasures: A Journey through Byblos and Batroun

By Beirut Trip
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Price is AU$264 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Welcome to a journey through ancient history and coastal beauty. Today, we explore Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, where myth and archaeology converge. Then, we venture to Batroun, a charming seaside town known for its Phoenician wall remnants and vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere. Join us as we uncover the tales of civilisations past and savour the tranquility of Lebanon's coastal gems.

Activity location

  • Byblos
    • Byblos, Lebanon, Lebanon

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Byblos
    • Byblos, Lebanon, Lebanon

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Timeless Treasures: A Journey through Byblos and Batroun
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$263.69 x 1 AdultAU$263.69

Total
Price is AU$263.69

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick up & drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Leader
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Byblos
  • 1h
Byblos, one of the oldest Phoenician cities. Inhabited since Neolithic times, it has been closely linked to the legends and history of the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. Byblos is also directly associated with the history and diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet.
Byblos Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Byblos Castle, a restored 12th-century Crusader castle surrounded by a 10m-wide dry moat is located just inside the Byblos' atmospheric archaeological site that contains the ruins of the Temple of Baalat Gebal and the Temple of the Obelisks. It's an impressive building that offers an excellent perspective over the ruins from the top of its foursquare keep. A series of Bronze Age dwellings is clearly visible below the walls as you look towards the sea. Inside the castle, there's a small museum and a room with information panels outlining the city's history.
Old Souk
  • 15m
Byblos old souk is an old market where tourists can shop for souvenirs and antiques, or simply stroll along the old cobblestone streets and enjoy the architecture.
Byblos Port
  • 10m
Byblos Port is an ancient port in Byblos and is believed by the Lebanese to be the oldest port in the world. Around 3000 BC, Byblos Port was the most important timber shipping centre in the eastern Mediterranean
Batroun
  • 2h
Batroun is a coastal city located in northern Lebanon, known for its picturesque harbour, ancient Phoenician wall, and vibrant cultural scene. It boasts a rich history dating back millennia, with archaeological sites such as the Roman ruins of Berytus nearby. Batroun is also famous for its traditional Lebanese architecture, charming narrow streets, and lively nightlife. The city is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a blend of historical exploration and modern entertainment along Lebanon's Mediterranean coast.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESByblos
    • Byblos, Lebanon, Lebanon

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEByblos
    • Byblos, Lebanon, Lebanon

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