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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Welcome to Baalbek, where history stands tall amidst the ancient temples that embody the grandeur of antiquity. Today, we embark on a journey through time, exploring the awe-inspiring temples dedicated to gods and goddesses, revealing stories etched in stone that have endured millennia. Join me as we uncover the secrets and marvels of one of the ancient world's most monumental sites.
Private transportation
English speaking driver
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Baalbek, Libanon 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. 90 minutes
Temples of Baalbek, Baalbeck, Lebanon The complex of temples at Baalbek is located at the foot of the south-west slope of Anti-Lebanon, bordering the fertile plain of the Bekaa at an altitude of 1150 m. The city of Baalbek reached its apogee during Roman times. Its colossal constructions built over a period of more than two centuries, make it one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims thronged to the sanctuary to venerate the three deities, known under the name of the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, an essentially Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus and Bacchus). 90 minutes
Sayyida Khawla Shrine, Baalbeck, Lebanon The Mosque of sayeda Khawla in Baalbek, Lebanon is erected on the site where Sayyida Khawla, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is believed to have been buried. People of Baalbek believe that when the caravan of captives of Karbala passed Baalbek, The daughter of Imam al-Hussein, called Khawla passed away and was buried there.
Stone of the Pregnant Woman, Lebanon The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a worked Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Together with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. The two building blocks were presumably intended for the nearby Roman temple complex, and are characterized by a monolithic gigantism that was unparalleled in antiquity. 15 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
lanasP4533CG
26 Jan 2021
Our half-day tour to Baalbek with our tour guide Charbel was fantastic. The lunch provided was delicious as well. A very good value for money. Highly recommended.
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