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Baalbek - Baalbek, is home to the Baalbek temple complex which includes two of the largest and grandest Roman temple ruins: the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. It was inscribed in 1984 as an UNESCO World Heritage site.
This Phoenician city, where a triad of deities was worshipped, was known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period. It retained its religious function during Roman times, when the sanctuary of the Heliopolitan Jupiter attracted thousands of pilgrims. Baalbek, with its colossal structures, is one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its apogee.
- Entry/Admission to Anjar
- Tour leader
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Local Guide
- Entry/Admission to Baalbek
- Gratuities
Travel back to ancient times on this small group tour to the Bekaa Valley, the home of the Phoenician city that was known as Heliopolis and one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture at its apogee, and Anjar, the ruins that reveal a very regular layout, reminiscent of the palace-cities of ancient times, and are a unique testimony to city planning under the Umayyads. Get an insight from your guide into the region’s rich heritage as you explore the temples of Baalbek, Baccus, Jupiter and the old city of Anjar. After lunch, Sample some red, white and rosé wines at Château Ksara. This tour include lunch, wine tasting and all entrance fees as well as hotel pick-up.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
