Lebanon · UNESCO Heritage Sites

2-Hour Baalbek Roman Temples Tour with Jupiter and Bacchus

2 Hours Round trip from Baalbek Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore three remarkable Roman temples in Baalbek
02 See the colossal Temple of Jupiter Heliopolitanus
03 Visit the outstanding Bacchus Temple, noted for Imperial Roman architecture
04 Discover the elegant Temple of Venus, traditionally dedicated to the goddess Venus

Visit some of Baalbek's most prominent temples of ancient Roman origin: the enormous Jupiter Temple, the elegant Venus Temple, and the incredibly well-preserved ruins of the Bacchus Temple.

Visit some of Baalbek's most prominent temples of ancient Roman origin: the enormous Jupiter Temple, the elegant Venus Temple, and the incredibly well-preserved ruins of the Bacchus Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Baalbek

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Roman Temples of Baalbek

During this tour, visit three Roman temples in Baalbek.
The Jupiter Temple is a colossal Roman temple that served as an oracle and was dedicated to Jupiter Heliopolitanus.
The Bacchus Temple is an outstanding archaeological and artistic site of Imperial Roman architecture and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Venus Temple was probably originally built during the reign of Severus and is traditionally said to have been dedicated to Venus.