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Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small Group Tour with Lunch from Beirut
(2) Reviews
Beirut
About
Discover South Lebanon's most iconic cities in one expertly guided day from Beirut. Journey through 3,000 years of history — Crusader castles, Phoenician souks, Roman ruins, and a sacred hilltop sanctuary revered by Christians and Muslims alike. Visit Sidon's Sea Castle, the world's only Soap Museum, and the grand Khan el Franj. Continue to Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to walk the ancient Roman Hippodrome before a seaside lunch. End the day at Maghdouché, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have rested — with sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast. Small group. Local expert guide. Hotel pickup included.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry/Admission to Tyre Hippodrome ( if option selected )
Entry/Admission to Sidon Castle (if option selected)
Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
Small group sizes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission to Sidon Soap Museum ( if option selected )
Professional, knowledgeable guides
Gratuities
Food or drinks unless specified
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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8:30 AM — Hotel pickup,
Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel lobby. Depart south along the coastal highway toward Sidon.
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Crusaders Sea Castle
9.15 am
Begin at the magnificent Sidon Sea Castle, built by the Crusaders in the 13th century on a small island connected to the shore. Your guide brings the fortress to life with stories of Crusader rule, Arab sieges, and Phoenician legacy beneath its foundations.
30 minutes
3
Sidon Souks
9.45 am
Stroll through one of the most authentic traditional markets in Lebanon. The narrow alleyways are lined with spice merchants, goldsmiths, and artisan workshops — a living tableau of Middle Eastern commerce unchanged for centuries.
25 minutes
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Soap Museum - Saida
10.15 am
Visit the world's only museum dedicated to the ancient art of olive oil soap-making — a Sidonian craft that dates back over a millennium. The beautifully restored khan houses exhibits tracing the full journey from olive grove to finished soap cake.
20 minutes
5
Khan al-Franj
10.45 am
Conclude your time in Sidon at this magnificent 17th-century caravanserai, built by Fakhreddine II as a staging point for Silk Road merchants. The arcaded courtyard and vaulted galleries are among the finest Ottoman-era architecture in Lebanon.
15 minutes
6
Tyre Hippodrome
12.00 pm
Arrive in ancient Tyre and step into the Roman world at one of the largest and best-preserved hippodromes of antiquity. Chariot races once drew crowds of 20,000 here. Your guide explains how this Phoenician city became a Roman showpiece.
1 hour
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Tyre
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1.30 pm - Lunch Stop in Tyre
Enjoy a relaxed midday break at a local Tyre restaurant. Savor fresh Lebanese mezze and seafood with views of the Mediterranean — a well-deserved pause before the afternoon.
30 minutes
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Basilica of Our Lady of Mantara - بازيليك سيدة المنطرة
3.30 pm 3️⃣ Maghdouche – Our Lady of Mantara (Approx. 30 minutes)
Make your way to this hilltop village where tradition holds that the Virgin Mary waited while Jesus preached in Sidon. Visit the ancient cave sanctuary and the Church of Our Lady of Mantara, and take in sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast and mountains.
30 minutes
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Beirut
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:00–6:00 PM
Drop-off at your Beirut hotel, completing a full day through the heart of South Lebanon's ancient history.
Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small Group Tour with Lunch from Beirut
(2) Reviews
Beirut
About
Discover South Lebanon's most iconic cities in one expertly guided day from Beirut. Journey through 3,000 years of history — Crusader castles, Phoenician souks, Roman ruins, and a sacred hilltop sanctuary revered by Christians and Muslims alike. Visit Sidon's Sea Castle, the world's only Soap Museum, and the grand Khan el Franj. Continue to Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to walk the ancient Roman Hippodrome before a seaside lunch. End the day at Maghdouché, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have rested — with sweeping views over the southern Lebanese coast. Small group. Local expert guide. Hotel pickup included.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry/Admission to Tyre Hippodrome ( if option selected )
Entry/Admission to Sidon Castle (if option selected)
Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
Small group sizes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission to Sidon Soap Museum ( if option selected )
