Exploring Jeita Grotto and Harissa: A Private Journey in Lebanon
Jitta
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Welcome to an unforgettable private tour of Jeita Grotto and Harissa in Lebanon. Explore the stunning underground wonders of Jeita Grotto, then ascend to the serene heights of Harissa for panoramic views and spiritual solace. Join us for a journey that blends natural marvels with cultural richness, promising an experience that will linger in your memories forever.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
English Speaking Driver
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities
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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Exploring Jeita Grotto and Harissa: A Private Journey in Lebanon
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About
Welcome to an unforgettable private tour of Jeita Grotto and Harissa in Lebanon. Explore the stunning underground wonders of Jeita Grotto, then ascend to the serene heights of Harissa for panoramic views and spiritual solace. Join us for a journey that blends natural marvels with cultural richness, promising an experience that will linger in your memories forever.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
English Speaking Driver
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Jeita Grotto
The Jeita Grotto, a system of two separate, but interconnected, karstic limestone caves which have formed over millions of years, is the longest cave complex in the Middle East. It is located 300 metres above sea level and has a height difference of 305 metres.
The Jeita upper cave has an overall length of 2,130 metres and contains a great concentration of a variety of crystallized formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns, mushrooms, ponds, curtains and draperies.
The lower gallery which has an overall length of 6,200 metres is located 60 metres below the upper gallery. It is traversed by a smooth underwater river and a lake.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
The shrine of our Lady of Lebanon is one of the most important shrines in the world honoring the Virgin Mary and located in Harissa, a key Christian pilgrimage site in Lebanon.
The shrine is highlighted by a huge, 15-ton bronze statue of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of God. It is 8.5 m high and has a diameter of five meters. The Virgin Mary stretches her hands towards Beirut overlooking the Bay of Jounieh in one of the most attractive panoramic views in the world.
30 minutes
3
Churches of Harissa
Harissa is a key Christian pilgrimage site with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon
The pilgrimage site is a large, 15-ton bronze and a painted white statue of Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon or Notre Dame du Liban, with her arms, stretched. The statue was made at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908. Inside the statue's base, there is a small chapel.
As well, A huge cathedral built of concrete and glass stands adjacent to the statue.
Among other churches of various Christian denominations in the vicinity of Harissa are the Byzantine-style, Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul, located south of the statue and built between 1948 and 1998, the Apostolic Nunciature (Papal Embassy), as well as the residences of four patriarchs of Eastern Catholic Churches
15 minutes
4
Teleferique du Liban
One of Lebanon's oldest and most visited tourist attractions, the gondolas of the Teleferique aerial cableway are a trip down memory lane, from a pioneering venture in 1965 to a beautifully preserved modern-day attraction offering breathtaking views of the bay of Jounieh and the surrounding city, the Teleferique is an impressive testimony to time gone by, one meter at a time.