• Crusaders Sea Castle - Constructed by the Crusaders in the 13th century, the Sidon Sea Castle stands on a small island linked to the mainland by a causeway, serving as a fortress in the Holy Land. It is a significant historical landmark in Sidon, Lebanon. Although largely destroyed by the Mamluks in 1291, it was restored by Fakhr el-Dine Maan II in the early 17th century. Historical prints depict its former beauty, though few of its original decorations remain.

• Khan al-Franj - Khan al-Franj is a key attraction in Sidon. Built in the early 17th century by Emir Fakhreddine II, it served as a hotel for ambassadors and a hub for trade between Lebanon and France. It quickly became a center for literature, religion, history, industry, and diplomacy, embodying culture and civilization. The khan features a large rectangular courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by covered galleries.

• Soap Museum - Saida - The Soap Museum in Sidon is dedicated to Levantine soaps. Originally a soap workshop established by the Hammoud family in the 17th century, the museum explores the history, development, and techniques of soap making in the region. Visitors can watch demonstrations of traditional olive oil soap production and learn about the “hammam” (bath) traditions. The museum also displays artifacts found during excavations, including clay pipe heads and pottery fragments from the 17th to 19th centuries. The building itself is a former soap factory from the 17th century, with parts dating back to the 13th century.

• Sidon Souks - Sidon’s souk is the hub of retail and craft industry activities. It is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways filled with kiosks, shops, cafes, street vendors, butchers, grocers, shoemakers, tailors, and jewelers.

• Basilica of Our Lady of Mantara - بازيليك سيدة المنطرة - Known as Our Lady of Awaiting, this Melkite Greek Catholic shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, was discovered on September 8, 1721, by a young shepherd. The shrine includes a tower with a statue of the Virgin and Child, a cathedral, a cemetery, and a sacred cave believed to be where the Virgin Mary waited for Jesus.

• Tyre - Tyre is an ancient Phoenician port city, home to Elissar, the Phoenician princess who founded Carthage. Renowned for its purple dye made from murex sea snails, Tyre boasts two main archaeological sites, “Al-Bass” and “Al-Mina,” highlighting its historical importance. With a stunning seaside location, it is a popular holiday destination known for its pristine beaches. Founded around 2750 BC, Tyre was ruled by Egyptians, King Hiram, and later colonized by Assyrians, Neo-Babylonians, Greeks, Seleucids, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans.

• Al-Bass Archaeological Site - The Al Bass Archaeological Site is the largest and best-preserved Roman Hippodrome. As the main entrance to ancient Tyre, it features a necropolis flanking a wide monumental causeway dominated by a Roman triumphal arch from the 2nd century AD. The site includes an aqueduct, a hippodrome, and a necropolis with numerous well-preserved sarcophagi, an intact Roman road, and a monumental arch.

• Old Souk’s Heritage Square - Tyre’s Old Souk is filled with small shops offering gold, copper, vegetables, fish, meat, clothing, and antiques. Popular stops include delicious sandwiches, foul, and hummus.

• Tour Leader
• Local Guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Gratuities

Enjoy personalized service from your guide and a warm ambiance on this intimate group tour starting from Beirut. Optimize your time and budget with this all-inclusive trip: air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a delicious Lebanese lunch, all designed to enhance your travel experience. Explore the notable sites of Sidon city, stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tyre, and visit the shrine and cave where the Virgin Mary awaited Jesus during his time in Sidon.

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