Discovery day · BY3
A morning digging for fish fossils in the quarries of Haqel, in the hills above Byblos, then a long lunch in Byblos and an afternoon in the ruins with a guide.
08:00
Depart Beirut
09:30–11:30
Haqel fossil quarries (Expo Hakel)
The fossil museum, the walk up to the quarry and a 45-minute dig; each person keeps one fossil once the guide approves it
Fish fossils around 95 million years old in the Jbeil hills: a small museum, a walk up to the quarry and a dig with tools provided.
12:15–14:00
Byblos
Long lunch on the harbour
Long seafood or Lebanese lunch on the harbour or in the old souk.
14:15–16:00
Byblos Archaeological Site
The castle, the temples, the royal tombs and the Roman theatre with a licensed guide
Layers from the Neolithic to the Crusaders in one walkable site: the castle keep, the Bronze Age temples, the royal tombs, the city walls and the Roman theatre above the sea.
18:00
Back in Beirut (approx.)
Based on the 10-hour rate, the same rate you will see when you book.
Honda Odyssey 7 seater
Up to 6 passengers
$300
BookHyundai H1 Van
Up to 10 passengers
$280
BookMinibus Rosa Mitsubishi
Up to 20 passengers
$270
BookMini Pullman Bus
Up to 32 passengers
$400
BookTransport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.