Relaxed day · FQ1

Faqra Roman Ruins & Massaya Winery

The Roman ruins of Faqra, the Massaya cellars and terrace facing the temple, a long mountain lunch, and a stop in Faraya on the way down.

Looking for the classic version? See Faqra Ruins, Natural Bridge & Chabrouh Lake.

08:30–17:15Some walkingApr–NovBest for friends, company outings, couples
From $270 per vehicle

The day

  1. 08:30

    Depart Beirut

  2. 10:00–11:00

    Faqra Archaeological Site

    The Tower of Claudius, the altars and the temple ruins

    The most extensive Roman site in Mount Lebanon: the Tower of Claudius, monumental altars and two temples set among limestone rocks.

  3. 11:15–12:30

    Massaya Faqra

    Cellar tour and tasting, then time on the terrace facing the Roman temple

    A winery with cellars cut into the mountain rock, and a tour and tasting on a terrace facing the Roman temple.

  4. 12:45–14:45

    Kfardebian

    Long mountain lunch

    Long mountain lunch around Kfardebian and Faqra.

  5. 15:00–15:40

    Faraya (optional)

    Short stop in Faraya on the way down

    Mountain resort town on the road down from Faqra.

  6. 17:15

    Back in Beirut (approx.)

Estimated price

Based on the 10-hour rate, the same rate you will see when you book.

  • Honda Odyssey 7 seater

    Up to 6 passengers

    $300

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  • Hyundai H1 Van

    Up to 10 passengers

    $280

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  • Minibus Rosa Mitsubishi

    Up to 20 passengers

    $270

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  • Mini Pullman Bus

    Up to 32 passengers

    $400

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Transport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.

Good to know

  • Paid on site: Faqra Archaeological Site (entry ticket for the enclosed section), Massaya Faqra (tour and tasting)
  • Worth booking ahead: Massaya Faqra: Group tour and tasting slot; Kfardebian: Lunch table for the group
  • Season: Apr–Nov
  • Walking: Some walking
  • Confirmed when you book: opening days and hours, guides and the lunch table. They can change at short notice, so we check them for your date.

Make it yours

  • No alcohol: Skip the tasting and take a longer coffee in Faraya
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