Gatherings

Discover Jeita, Balaa, Byblos with Byblos & Beyond

Friday, May 3, 2013
8:00am -> 7:00pm
Jeita Grotto

Byblos & Beyond is organizing a great tour within Lebanon to learn more about our local heritage and history. This time, the destination will be Mount Lebanon. You will leave Beirut along the coastal road to go to the Jeita Grottoes, visit the upper and lower galleries with its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.

You’ll then continue to Balaa to enjoy a short hike to reach Baatara Natural Bridges. The rest of the day will be spent in Byblos, one of the oldest cities always inhabited. Walk along the old fishing port, visit the churches, mosque, the Crusader Castle and wander in the Old souks.

Participation fee: Prices vary depending on how many people participate

-Four to five people: $86 per person
-Six to eight people: $65 per person
-Nine to eleven people: $50 per person
-12 people: $40 per person

Supplements of $18 per person for entry into Jeita Grotto and Byblos Crusader Castle, and $25 per person for having a lunch meal at a local restaurant (mezze + main dish + fruits) including soft drink

The fees cover transport in a minivan or minibus depending on the group size, Byblos & Beyond’s representative, local guide in Byblos, and the insurance.

Meeting point is at the parking facing Virgin Megastore Downtown. Meeting is at 8:00 a.m.

For reservations, please call: 03.912.205 or 03.486.551