Today after breakfast we'll visit Baalbek, which is a must-see for anybody visiting Lebanon. It was known as "Heliopolis" or "City of the Sun" by the Romans and Greeks, and it is home to a well-preserved temple complex. This structure, one of the best examples of Roman architecture at its pinnacle, was created as a shrine devoted to the Heliopolitan triad of gods: Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury.
We next travel to the Umayyad city of Anjar, located in the Bekaa Valley. Caliph Walid founded it in the eighth century, and it showcases outstanding urban planning with mosques, palaces, and spas.
The day concludes with a visit to Ksara Caves, which may be Lebanon's oldest winery. The caverns, which are nearly two miles long, have been utilized as wine cellars for generations. We take a guided tour of the caves and winery, followed by a wine tasting where you may try (and, if desired, purchase) some of Lebanon's best wine.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.