Jeita Grotto & Beirut City

bey_04Discovered in 1836 Jeita Grotto, a unique natural wonder extending for more than 6 kms consists of two galleries, an upper level that can be visited on foot and a lower level that can be visited by boat.

Take a short cable car ride to the upper gallery admiring the lush green vegetation covering the mountain walls along the way.

Back down, a short walk will bring you to the entrance of the lower gallery where boats will take you into the bowels of the mountains.

Huge stalactites and stalagmites created by both water and time are dramatically illuminated revealing their unusual shapes to marvel at.

Jeita Grotto was an official finalist candidate selected among 28 natural landmarks worldwide qualifying from over 440 participants in the final phase of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2011”.

On the way back to Beirut port, you will drive through Beirut city center to view renovations and restorations taking place in a city destroyed by the fumes of war and is now shaking off the ashes.

 

Special Notes:
Not wheelchair accessible.

Possible for elderly and assisted persons.

Comfortable modest attire and walking shoes recommended.

Toilets available at Jeita Grotto.

Grotto can become humid at times and very crowded

 

Tour Timings:

Tours begin at times suitable for the ship's arrival in port. The breakdown of the excursions is as follows:

00hr00 -> Excursion departs from Beirut Port

00hr00 -> 01hr00 Drive to Jeita Grotto
01hr00 -> 03hr00 Visit Grotto
03hr00 -> 04hr00 Drive to Beirut
04hr00 -> 04hr30 Orientation drive through city centre
04hr30 -> 05hr00 Drive to port

 

Tour Details

Tour Name:
Jeita Grotto & Beirut City

sightseeing tour
Cultural Shore Tours

Tour ID:
BEY-04

Duration:
Approximately 5hr00

easy excursion

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