Lebanon · Archaeology

8-Hour Baalbek Temples Tour with Palmyra Hotel, Quarries and Souks

8 Hours Round trip from Baalbek Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Roman temples of Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus in Baalbek
02 Visit the historic Palmyra Hotel, founded in 1874 by a Greek businessman
03 See the Roman quarry with its massive megalithic stone blocks
04 Browse the souks of Baalbek and stroll through the city's streets
05 Taste local cuisine in one of Baalbek's cafes

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Baalbek, a city located between the eastern and western mountain ranges of Lebanon. Stroll through its streets, browse the souks, and taste local cuisine in one of Baalbek's cafes. Explore the Roman temples of Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus, and visit the historic Palmyra Hotel and the Roman quarry with its megalithic stone blocks.

It is a time warp with a history almost as rich as the Roman site of Baalbek itself.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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

Baalbek Temples, Palmyra Hotel, Quarries and Souks

During this tour, we are going to visit:

The Palmyra Hotel, originally established by a Greek businessman in 1874. It is a time warp with a history almost as rich as the Roman site of Baalbek itself.
The three Roman temples: the Temple of Jupiter, the Temple of Bacchus, and the Temple of Venus.
The Roman quarry with megalithic stone blocks.
The souks (markets) of Baalbek.
Medieval ruins from the 12th-13th century.
On request, visit a church and/or mosque.
Try local cuisine in one of Baalbek's cafes.