Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in South Governorate, South Governorate

August 11, 2021 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in South Governorate, Lebanon including Bkassine Pine Forest, Tyre, Tyre Beach, Musee du Savon, Sidon Souks, Al-Bass Archaeological Site, Roman Hippodrome, Tyre Hippodrome, Crusaders Sea Castle, Turqoise.
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1. Bkassine Pine Forest

Jezzine Lebanon
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
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0%
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0%
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0%
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Bkassine Pine Forest

2. Tyre

Sur Lebanon
Excellent
60%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 170 reviews

Tyre

The impressive ruins of a great Phoenician city.

Reviewed By halcatra - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

It is one of two archaeological sites in Tyre - smaller one but also beautiful. It is located at the seaside, which gives us a lot of photo opportunities in great scenery. I definitely recommend visiting both archaeological sites, if possible with a guide who can make them alive by telling all the amazing stories about the people who lived and worked in the ancient Tyre.

3. Tyre Beach

Highway Leading To Sidon Tyre, Sur Lebanon
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 93 reviews

Tyre Beach

Reviewed By FififromDubai - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I visited the Tyre beach few times, apparently it is in the top 5 list of most clean beaches in the Middle East due to its blue crystal waters and sandy beaches!

4. Musee du Savon

Al Moutran Str. Haret Audi, Old Town Saida, Sidon Lebanon +961 7 733 353 [email protected] http://www.soapmuseumsaida.com/audi-foundation/accueil#22016
Excellent
55%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
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0%
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

Musee du Savon

Reviewed By amerioanna - Heraklion, Greece

You can watch all procedure of soap making in a well designed environment. At the end there is soap shop with very nice things for presents and not only. Recommended!

5. Sidon Souks

Old City, Sidon Lebanon
Excellent
53%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Sidon Souks

Reviewed By halcatra - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

It is a very nice, traditional Arabic souk. You can find a little bit of everything, clothes, souvenirs, local products, food, etc. For us it was the first souk we visited in Lebanon but not the last. It is a great labyrinth where you can get lost and found many times.

6. Al-Bass Archaeological Site

Byzantine Road, Sur Lebanon
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
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0%
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Al-Bass Archaeological Site

Reviewed By CanadaPipa1 - Montreal, Canada

This archaeological wonder is another UNESCO world heritage site in Lebanon that shouldn't be missed, especially for those who are already visiting Tyre. It's easy to see how the Al-Bass Hippodrome is considered to be the largest and best preserved Roman hippodrome in the world. Walking by the huge field with some of the restored spectator stands in view, almost brings those ancient chariot races to life. I took a private tour with a well informed & very pleasant guide named Jihad, who introduced himself as "the good one" (Jihad). It's always nice to have a guide with a good sense of humour! At any rate, I would definitely go with a guide since there are no major signs with detailed background information. Aside from the historic hippodrome, there's also the Al-Bass Necropolis section with an impressive array of sarcophagi (stone coffins). Lastly, bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen & a hat. Of course, you'll also want to take a lot of photos of this special archaeological site.

7. Roman Hippodrome

Byzantine Road, Sur Lebanon
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
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0%
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Roman Hippodrome

Reviewed By FiShep - London, United Kingdom

Built in the 2nd Century, this is the largest and best preserved hippodrome in the world, with the original grand stands able to seat 30,000 people. Beneath the seating area you can still see areas for shops, stalls and stables. It is said that elements of the original Ben Hur movie were filmed here.

8. Tyre Hippodrome

Tyre Lebanon
Excellent
62%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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1%
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Tyre Hippodrome

Roman Hippodrome

Reviewed By halcatra - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

It was the first big archaeological site we visited in Lebanon. It is gorgeous. You can see the ruins of necropolis, hippodrome and aqueduct. We spent here over an hour. It is worth to visit the site with the guide, otherwise you may miss some fascinating stories. It is one of two archaeological sites in Tyre.

9. Crusaders Sea Castle

Sidon Sea Boulevard, Sidon Lebanon
Excellent
32%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 168 reviews

Crusaders Sea Castle

Reviewed By AlbertoS59 - Sardinia, Italy

"Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon" (Mt 15:21). The Sidon's Sea Castle - ﻗﻠﻌﺔ ﺍﻠﺑﺤﺮ - on the port of Sidon, was built by the Crusader Knights of St John of Hospital and Jerusalem to guard the port and the city, on the islet where a temple dedicated to Melqart, a Phoenician deity, the patron deity of Tyre, once stood. The castle still stands proudly, despite its age, the neglect of man and the total absence of the Lebanese Institutions , busy - apparently - with "other" affairs. Roman columns, as you can see, and blocks of buildings from the old city were used for its construction. A small minaret, still visible, was later built. It is well worth a stop: there are many cosy restaurants opposite where you can satisfy your palate as well as your eyes.

10. Turqoise

Rue Alqlaliye, Sur Lebanon
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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0%
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17%
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Turqoise

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