Byblos Tours & Holidays
Byblos Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Byblos is a picturesque port city with a wonderful archaeological site. It is known as the world's oldest continually inhabited town and the remains here date from the Stone Age through to the Crusaders. It was here that the scribes of Byblos developed the world's first alphabetic script, precursor of our modern alphabet. Near the old town is the archaeological site, with Phoenician ramparts dating from the 2nd and 3rd millennium BC, the temple of Baalat Gebal, the Obelisk Temple and the Royal Necropolis. ...
Byblos is a picturesque port city with a wonderful archaeological site. It is known as the world's oldest continually inhabited town and the remains here date from the Stone Age through to the Crusaders. It was here that the scribes of Byblos developed the world's first alphabetic script, precursor of our modern alphabet. Near the old town is the archaeological site, with Phoenician ramparts dating from the 2nd and 3rd millennium BC, the temple of Baalat Gebal, the Obelisk Temple and the Royal Necropolis. There is a Roman theatre near the cliff edge, a Roman colonnade and a Crusader castle built in the 12th century.
Read More
Best experiences
Marvel at Byblos' historic ruins
The spectacular UNESCO ruins of Byblos boasts a lineage that dates back some 7,000 years. Known as the world's oldest continually inhabited town with the remains dating from the Stone Age through to the Crusaders, explore the archaeological site at leisure.
Take a Lebanese cooking class
Lebanese cuisine is world-renowned and often described as the pearl of the Arabian kitchen. Meet with residents of Byblos in their home to discover how to make a range of authentic Lebanese dishes and then enjoying the fruits of your labours with your hosts.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Aleph Boutique Hotel, Byblos
Aleph Boutique Hotel boasts a central location in the city of Byblos, with some rooms overlooking the ruins. The 26 rooms and suites are named after Phoenician cities and legends and are all…
Beit Faris wa Lucia, Byblos
Hidden within the old souks of Byblos, Beit Faris wa Lucia has all the old-world charm of the city it resides in. Built on the foundations of a Crusader tower, the beautiful stone building was the home…