The 10 Best Day Trips from in South Governorate, South Governorate

Venture to the less-visited southern regions on this history-packed sightseeing tour. Two seaside ancient sites, including Saida home to a traditional soap factory and centuries-old sea castle and Tyre, where you’ll have time to explore a Roman-era hippodrome and quaint fishermen’s port. Driving the highway to Saida is smooth and lovely. The Crusades seas castle is where we start our visit, a splendid old sand stones floating fortress protecting the city sea front where lies the old busy souks of Saida. The traditional soap factory, the small shops, the butcher next to the local pastry tiles, the wooden craft street and the “Craque des Chevaliers” will enrich your memories with more surprising involvements in Lebanon’s diversity and cultures… The highway again, further deep towards the South of Lebanon where lies the city of Sour or Tyre, the “Bass” Roman hippodrome, the sea ruins, the fishermen’s port and those restored neighborhoods.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch

Explore southern Lebanon with ease on this full-day tour. Travel in an air-conditioned car or minivan to the cities of Sidon, Maghdouche and Tyre. Discover landmarks including Tyre hippodrome, Sidon market, a Crusader Castle, Soap museum, a Church and more. Customize the departure point and itinerary according to your individual interests.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking Driver, Local Guide in Tyre, Comfortable Private Transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

See the highlights of Tyre with a guide, and gain a depth of understanding of The city that has many ancient sites, including the Tyre Hippodrome and it is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Also known as Saida, you will visit the city of Sidon that has been inhabited since very early in prehistory and was the most powerful city-state of ancient Phoenicia. A final stop in Our Lady of Awaiting also known as Our Lady of Mantara, a Marian shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, believed to be the one where the Virgin Mary rested while she waited for Jesus when visiting Sidon. This tour includes admission ticket and lunch as well pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Bottled water, Entrance fees, English Speaking Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Explore in a full day with the best saving price for this tour ticket, the archaeological site of Sidon, Maghdoucheh & Tyre you will avoid the rush & eliminates the awkwardness of sharing a Big tour bus which give you more time to sight see. Moreover, you are free to create a customized itinerary keeping in mind the tour schedule. You will explore the highlights like the Crusaders sea castle, Sidon old souk, Soap Museum, the great Al-Omari Mosque, Our Lady of Awaiting, Cave, Roman Hippodrome and more.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Refreshments. (Bottled water) on the beginning of the Tour., Hotel Pick up and Drop off within Beirut., Brief visit about each site., Experienced Local Driver.

Exclusions: Entrances, Lunch, Gratuities

Wander between the southern tourist sites of Lebanon with ease during a day trip to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche. As well as convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, save money while entrance fees to the sites and local lunch are included. A local guide at Tyre UNESCO-listed site reveals information you may otherwise miss if you visit this site on your own.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick up & Drop off, Local Guide in Tyre, Entrance fees to the sites, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Driver

Exclusions: Gratuities

Experience the South of Lebanon in a unique way by joining our small group tour. Travel by a comfortable vehicle to explore the highlights of Sidon, discover Tyre also kown as the Queen of the Seas, a city full of history, and stop at our Lady of Awaiting shrine in Maghdouche. Get a personnal attention as this tour is limited to maximum 15 pax, with lunch, entrance fees and round-trip transfer included.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees to the sites, English Speaking Driver , Local Guide in Tyre, Hotel Pick up & Drop off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Discover the hidden gems in Lebanon with fascinating ancient cities and tourist places guided by local tour guides & fully equipped cars.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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.

Inclusions: Comfortable Private Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Local Guide in Tyre, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere on this small-group from Beirut, and save time and money, as this trip covers all the bases, including air-conditioned transportation, entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off, plus a Lebanese lunch, which make this tour extra convenient. Discover the main landmarks of Sidon city, explore the Unesco World Heritage site of Tyre, and visit the shrine and the cave where Virgin Mary used to wait for Jesus while preaching in Sidon.

Inclusions: Lunch at a local restaurant, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees , Air-conditioned vehicle, Local Guide in Tyre

Exclusions: Gratuities

This is the perfect tour for travelers with limited time in Beirut. Enjoy a sightseeing tour that showcases the old and the new, to give you a full understanding of Lebanon’ history. Highlights include the city of Deir Elkamar, Beitddine palace, a crusader castle, mosques and churches, the Old Souk of Sidon and much more.

Inclusions: Hotel Pickup & Drop off, Comfortable Private Transportation, English Speaking driver, All entrance fees , Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities