What to do and see in South Governorate, South Governorate: The Best Tours

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

Our friendly local guides speak English French Spanish and Arabic Safe driving through epic sceneries from different roads not just the regular highway We offer all support needed on the road + general guiding, but not inside sights. We stop on the most known street food places or we can recommend restaurants. Our tours cover at least 250km of road travel and require at least 8 hours from departure time.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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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

We will visit both Shahabi Citadel in Hasbaya and the Citadel of Independence in Rachaya. 'Em Shratit' is a hidden gem, being unfamiliar to millennial generation. It has the oldest tree in Lebanon that makes wishes come true, as per the myth. We continue to look in on the Beaufort Castle in Arnoun village, stronghold for the crusaders against Salah Eldin. The crucial part of the trip, the Lebanese borders to check out the prominent Fatima Gate from where you can see occupied Palestine.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

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Discover the ancient ruins of Sidon Sea Castle, the Castle of Saint-Louis and the 16th-century Great Mosque in Sidon. View the Hezbollah Resistance Museum or the Tourist Landmark of the Resistance​

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Enjoy a full-day trip from Beirut to the fascinating Lebanese cities of Tyre (a UNESCO World Heritage), Sidon and Maghdouche. With your local expert guide, you’ll visit three of the most beautifully preserved towns in Lebanon and discover many cultural influences. Admire wonderful buildings such as the Crusader Cathedral of Tyre, the Sidon Sea Castle and the Al-Saydeh Ancient Church in Maghdouche. Immerse yourself in a world of colorful history and spirituality on this full-day trip from Beirut. In addition, we have a Spanish, German and French speaking guide (The guide is subject to availability)

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option selected at time of booking), Transport by air-conditioned Private Vehicle, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities (Tips), Lunch, 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