Byblos Half-Day & st.Charbel great guide/all-in+breakfast
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Byblos Half-Day & st.Charbel great guide/all-in+breakfast
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A unique one on one experience with a local who loves her country plenty of stories and useful information freely given to make the best deal of your journey in our country :)
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Ages 19-99
Duration: 5–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Arabic, English, French
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- Breakfast
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Byblos Castle
- Entry/Admission - Monastery of St. Maron Annaya
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pick up from Beirut Half day Byblos Best Trip
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Beirut Intl Airport, Beirut Lebanon
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 193788P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 193788P5
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- H232JYjonathann0 contributionsBeirut half day tour.The husband picked me up at the agreed hotel and time.we had breakfast and drove around Beirut to the agreed stops but also he was only to pleased to stop and show me any other sights I wanted to see. All in all it was an excellent experience with an excellent guide.Written 10 April 2023
- srashan260 contributionsLoved it!A great experience! The grotto was beautiful as was the cable ride. Hayfa provided insightful information along the way with great context into the rich Lebanese culture and history.Written 3 January 2023
- 77lesterm0 contributionsTour Tripoli with a Friend!Hayfa is a great guide. You don't endure a memorized speech; you tour her home city as you would with a friend or relative showing you around their town. All four of us "seniors" had a great day. On our next trip to Lebanon, we will definitely let her guide us to other places. I have been to Lebanon several times; but it was nice to spend time in a city where you can see life happening. Also, we enjoyed seeing the historical sites. A highlight was the lunch that is included!Written 1 January 2023
- Ala'a A0 contributionsBeautiful TripoliWonderful tour by an amazing guide. This was my first time in Tripoli despite being from the south of Lebanon. The tour was perfectly timed with a lot to explore. Hayfa was very knowledgeable being originally from Tripoli herself. We visited some of the historical sites Tripoli has to offer such as the Tanayel mosque, Ezzeddine Hammam, and Citadel Saint Gilles. We also had signature Trabulsi dishes that can only be found in Tripoli. Everything was taken care of so I only had to focus on getting to know Tripoli. The old souk was absolutely thrilling, where I was able to get souvenirs ranging from fragrant spices to beautiful traditional woodwork and blown glass. Even by being from Lebanon, this tour was very enriching and educational.Written 30 October 2022
- Ala'a A0 contributionsBeautiful scenery and a wonderful guide.This was my first trip (out of 3) with Hayfa. We started with a lovely breakfast to get us ready for the day. Gieta Grotto was absolutely stunning and Hayfa let me take my time exploring. We then went to Jounieh and took the Téléphérique up to Harissa to see Our Lady of Lebanon and the breath-taking view from up top. Absolutely stunning and peaceful space. Hayfa is very knowledgeable and explained the history and the significance of the place. An absolutely wonderful guide who I would definitely come back to again and again. Would definitely recommend, especially for female solo travelers. This trip is a great start when visiting Lebanon, perfect time and pace.Written 24 October 2022
- bjpolitte0 contributionsTrpoliHayfa was absolutely wonderful. Very informative and stayed with us the entire day explaining what we were seeing. She was born and raised in Tripoli and was very familiar with the area.Written 2 September 2022
- 1234lina56780 contributionsWorth every Penny!As a solo Traveller I was a bit insecure going on my own at first. But I couldn’t have wished for a better guide than Hayfa! I didn’t have to take care of anything, everything was included, so I could really focus on getting to know Beirut. I strongly recommend booking a tour with Hayfa, it was amazing and worth every penny. At the end of the trip I knew so much more about the history and the people, living in Lebanon. The cable car and the Grotte were definitely a highlight for me. The view was breathtaking! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Written 22 August 2022
- D1085JGkylieb0 contributionsAmazing experience!This was a wonderful tour of Tripoli! Hayfa was knowledgeable and kind and did an amazing job mapping out the places to see in Tripoli. We saw the souks, the castle/fortress, the beachfront, and more. Ali was an excellent host, as well. I look forward to future trips with them and would recommend them to anyone!Written 22 June 2022
- 3janineg0 contributionsBrilliant guide and fantastic servicesHayfa is a fantastic host. She is so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. She also responded to enquiries straight away. I definitely recommend her and will be taking more tours with her next time I come to Lebanon.Written 30 April 2022
- danieldive10 contributionsMy magical tour to Harissa.At the beginning I got sad because jeita Grotto close because covid but I had a blessing trip to Harissa & my tour guide took me to St Gabriel the most sacred saint in Lebanon Thank you so much Daniel 🤗Written 25 September 2020
- jackd8440 contributions⭐ 5 STAR TRIP!! ⭐Could not recommend Haifa enough for her help in arranging our trips to the Jeita Grotta and Harissa, along with an incredible cable car ride as well which was my personal highlight ... the views were incredible, even with the weather not being the best at the start. It made a massive difference to have that one on one experience with someone who knows so much about the area. Felt very personal and Haifa is so, so friendly. Really lovely person. She picked us up from our hotel in a nice car, and we had a lovely Lebanese style breakfast together before being taken to the Grotto which was awe-inspiring. Unfortunately at this time of year the lower grotto is out of bounds but this did not affect our trip negatively. She then had her driver take us to another spot, 20 minutes away where we hopped on the cable car which was such a fantastic experience. She met us at the top of the mountain where she walked around with us and took photos of my friend and I. The Harissa statue was lovely and we also stopped into the magnificent church too. The entry admissions to all of these are included in the price, as well as the breakfast and bottles of water for the journey. Haifa made our first day in Beirut really special. HIGHLY recommended! :-)Written 16 February 2020
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CGMC
Porto, Portugal118 contributions
Haifa was very empathetic, from the beginning. It did not seem she was a guide, but a local friend, sharing her passion about her country. It was an amazing day. Byblos is definitely a"must-see" and with Haifa's professionalism, guidance and teachings, the day ran by too fast! I sincerely reccomend this tour!
Written 4 April 2023
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Thank you so much see you again!
Written 30 April 2023
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Ala'a
53 contributions
Oct 2022
Mar Charbel monastery is a very serene and calming place. Even if you're not spiritual, this place has a certain charm and quality to ground you. The 24 hour mass was absolutely beautiful to observe. Afterwards we headed to Byblos which was a completely different scene. Byblos castle and its museum were stunning and drowning in history. Byblos souk is also very pretty and has many souvenirs to offer.
Written 30 October 2022
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Hopefully we can do it again :)
Written 31 October 2022
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Floripa17
Chicago, IL13 contributions
May 2022
Hayfa and Eli made this trip so pleasant and fun. They were so welcoming, kind and knowledgeable - great experience.
Written 19 May 2022
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Thank you so much Joa we really enjoyed meeting you hope you come again soon!
Written 2 August 2022
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fuldem
Istanbul, Türkiye16 contributions
Trustable, informative, joyful tour with Hayfa and Ali. Strongly recommend them to specifically female solo travelers.
Written 3 May 2023
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Margo
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
The day started with a simple breakfast at the cafe of Saint Charbel. The location was gorgeous. What followed was a relaxing ramble through the old souks of Bylbos, an exploration of the fishing port,
leaving plenty of time to explore and wonder at the magnificence of the Citadel. My guide, Faya, was knowledgeable and personable and at the end of the day I had a new friend in Lebanon.
leaving plenty of time to explore and wonder at the magnificence of the Citadel. My guide, Faya, was knowledgeable and personable and at the end of the day I had a new friend in Lebanon.
Written 30 April 2023
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Thank you Margo you are now my friend too :)
Written 30 April 2023
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Ibrahim omar
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1 contribution
May 2022
5 star trip the best value for money a hands on experience of a beautiful city full of history the best tour i have experienced so far in my travels thank you Hayfa!
Written 8 May 2022
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You are most welcome come again soon :)
Written 9 May 2022
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