Tyre Tours & Holidays
Tyre Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
In the south of Lebanon lies the Phoenician port city of Tyre. Tyre was badly affected during WW2 but the archaeological remains are impressive, most of them dating from Greek and Roman times. The best of these is the enormous Roman hippodrome with its picturesque location by the sea. ...
In the south of Lebanon lies the Phoenician port city of Tyre. Tyre was badly affected during WW2 but the archaeological remains are impressive, most of them dating from Greek and Roman times. The best of these is the enormous Roman hippodrome with its picturesque location by the sea.
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Best experiences
Meet the fishermen of Zireh Island
Basking in Mediterranean colour and charm, Tyre provides the perfect setting from which to enjoy a boat trip out to the nearby island of Zireh, where freshly caught fish lunch and a chat with the local fishermen provides perfect cultural interaction.
Discover glass blowing in Sarafand
Sarafand has a long history of glass blowing after the Phoenician's perfected the technique to create transparent glass ornaments using traditional methods. Check out a family workshop, which recycles seven million bottles a year into beautiful new glasses.
Explore the Phoenician ports
Explore the southern Phoenician port cities of Sidon and Tyre, set along the Mediterranean Sea. In Sidon, the highlights are the Temple of Echmoun and the Castle of the Sea and Tyre is the birthplace of the legendary Queen Dido and, allegedly, purple dye.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
