Full-Day Private Tour of Phoenician Sidon Tyre and Maghdouche

Experience two of the most famous Phoenician cities in Lebanon on this full-day guided tour from Beirut. Explore the second largest city "Sidon", the Queen of the Seas "Tyre", as well as Our Lady of Mantara in Maghdouche village. Make the most of your time traveling in an A/C modern vehicle with the personal attention of an expert guide.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sidon, Sidon, South Governorate

Sidon is an old Phoenician city state located in the coastal line of the South of Lebanon. It’s the third largest city in Lebanon. Known for its port facilities since the Phoenician era, the ancient Sidon was a prosperous, enterprising and dynamic town that was admired and envied by most of the people of the Mediterranean.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Crusaders Sea Castle, Sidon Sea Boulevard, Sidon Lebanon

Built in 1228 on top of a Phoenician temple, the Sea Castle was constructed by the Crusaders to defend Saida’s harbor as a fortress on a small island connected to the land by a stone bridge.
As typical of Crusader architecture, the castle features recycled Roman stones and columns.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khan al-Franj, Sidon Lebanon

Khan El Franj in Sidon is a khan is an old kind of accommodation where travelers and traders was able to rest and keep their commodity and animals.
A short walk south from the Sea Castle, the Khan al-Franj was built by Fakhr el-Dine Maan II in the early 17th century offering merchants a one-stop place for selling and buying cotton and silk. The ground floor was a market place, while on the upper floor the merchants could spend their time resting.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Soap Museum - Saida, Al Moutran Str., Haret Audi, Old Town Saida, صيدا، Lebanon

In the old city, a 13th century stone building was found. It was once a
soap factory producing soap, meeting the needs of the
region’s hammams. Following its restoration in 2000, it opened its doors as a soap museum, taking visitors on a journey through the history and process of soap manufacturing.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Debbane Palace, Old Souks, Sidon Lebanon

An open museum that highlight the ottoman period’s impact on Sidon's rich architectural history and way of life.
The atmospheric space features typical diwans (Oriental style living rooms), a liwan (a long narrow-fronted hall), several rooms and an open-air courtyard, with the characteristic features of the Ottoman period – brown and white stripes of stone and intricate mosaic tiles making up the interior.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sidon Souks, Old City, Sidon Lebanon

Pass by the traditional souks of Sidon, rich with old buildings and local shops.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tyre Hippodrome, Tyre Lebanon

Part of the Al Bass archaeological site, this well-preserved Roman hippodrome was built in the 2nd century AD. It is 90 meters wide, 480 meters long, had a capacity of about 40,000 people, and was built for chariot races.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ruins of Tyre - Necropolis, 7697+WHQ, Tyre, Lebanon

At the entrance of Al Bass site was the necropolis of the city in the Roman era. This sizeable funerary complex has hundreds of ornate stone and marble sarcophagi as well as collective tomb structures, several still filled with bones.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maghdouché, Lebanon

A Shrine of Virgin Marry is located in a village named Maghdoushe, Southern Lebanon, near Sidon. It’s called “Our lady of awaiting” “Mantara” , since virgin Marry used to wait for Jesus in a grotto to be back from his preaching with his students.


Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up travelers from all places located within Beirut city.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional Guide
• Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
• Private transportation

Not Included

• Lunch
• Entries /Admission to the sites
• Gratuities

Facilities