From the bustling streets of Beirut, once hailed as the gem of the Middle East, to the ancient whispers of Sidon, Tyre, and the Roman grandeur of Baalbek, every site tells a story. Stroll through the serene pathways of Zahle’ and Balamand and stand in awe beneath the sturdy walls of Batroun, Tripoli, and Byblos Castle. You’ll be captivated by the natural splendor of the Jeita Grotto and the Cedars, one of Lebanon’s most exquisite nature reserves and home to the oldest cedar forest.
Join us on this unforgettable journey and discover the legacy of Crusader castles, delve deep into ancient fortresses, and immerse yourself in the ornate beauty of mosques and the treasures held within Lebanon’s museums. Let us guide you through this timeless land, where every corner beckons with tales of antiquity and wonder.
THE BEAUTIFUL LEBANON
Explore the beauty of Lebanon on an exclusive 13-days, 12-nights tour in April 2026 hosted by Ancient Origins’ Dr Micki Pistorius. Everyone booked on this tour will receive a booklet with articles by experts to the archaeological sites to be visited in Lebanon.

Dr. Willem McLoud is an independent scholar with a keen interest in ancient Middle Eastern and Mediterranean studies, whose research of and writing about the ancient world stretch over more than three decades. Willem’s main areas of study pertaining to the ancient Middle East are the Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations, with special focus on the Uruk and Akkadian Periods in Mesopotamian history. The legends and myths associated with these great heroic ages of the ancient Middle East is a great passion of his. As part of his research and writing projects, he has led many a research tour to the Middle East as well as the Black Sea and Mediterranean regions, visiting countries such as Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Bahrain, Iran, Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria to name but a few. He is best known for The Nephilim trilogy (2021-2023). Visit his author’s blog on the Ancient Origins Website as well as his academic profile on the Academia.edu platform.


Places to be visited: Beirut • Sidon • Tyre • Tebnin Castle • Scandelion Castle • Baalbek • Zahle • Bcharre • Balamand • Batroun • Tripoli • Byblos • Harissa
A local tour guide will provide background history and news on the latest archaeological developments on the sites to be visited, supplemented by your on-site Ancient Origins hostess Dr. Micki Pistorius.









Register your details to hold your place on this exclusive tour. To secure your place a deposit payment of US$750 per person is required within 48 hours of completing the form. Payment details are noted at the end of the form.
Travel with peace of mind, knowing that your payments are 100% financially protected in case any of our suppliers become insolvent, in which case you would receive a full refund..
Ancient Origins Tour of Lebanon 16 April – 29 April 2026 14 Days/13 Nights
Meeting Place Beirut International Airport
Clients will have a private transfer from Beirut airport to the hotel, irrespective of arrival date and time. At the end of the tour, clients will also be transferred privately to Beirut Airport. Where clients arrival times are close to each other, then the transfer will be on a shared basis.







PS: We will Dinner at a traditional Damascene house in the city.







Ancient Origins Tour of Lebanon 16 April – 29 April 2026 14 Days/13 Nights
Tour Cost (Land Only):
4-7 participants: $7,995.00
8-14 participants: $6,995.00
Per person sharing in double occupancy
Single supplement: $995.00
Price is based on minimum of 4participants and maximum of 14 participants
* Travel with peace of mind, knowing that your payments are 100% financially protected in case any of our suppliers become insolvent, in which case you would receive a full refund.
Syria Extension April 28, 2026 – May 02, 2026
Led by Dr. Willem Mcloud of Ancient Origins





Syria Extension April 28, 2026 – May 02, 2026
Tour Cost (Land Only)
4-7 Participants: $1,895.00
8-14 participants: $1,595.00
Per person sharing in double occupancy
Single supplement: $295.00
Price is based on minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 14 participants



US$750 PER PERSON

& REFUNDS
- Cancellations must be received in writing and will be processed according to the date the written notice is received. Although a verbal cancellation is appreciated, it will not be accepted as final notice. Departure is defined as the date of the first flight from travellers country, or the trip departure date as indicated on our Trip Schedule, whichever comes first.
Money will be refunded minus the following cancellation fees/penalties per person (unless different for a particular trip, then the special cancellation schedule of that trip will apply):
– From time of booking up to 90 days prior to departure US$500.00 per person
– 89-60 days prior to departure US$750.00 per person
– 59-31 days prior to departure 75% of total land cost
– 30-0 days prior to departure No refund - Aside from the above penalties, any additional penalties on airline tickets imposed by the airlines- in cases of cancellation or date changes after issuance of tickets – will be totally charged to the traveler. In addition, any costs involved in obtaining visas will also be collected from the traveler and cannot be reimbursed by Ancient Origins or its suppliers.
- Hotel rooms booked on our tours are run of The House (ROH), any special rooms with views or upper floors will entail a supplement that clients will be responsible to cover.

PERSON INCLUDES
- Airport /Hotel/Airport Transfers.
- Hotel accommodation as per the itinerary is based on combination of boutique properties and 4* hotels (best available in each small city.)
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner) – lunches at local restaurants & dinners at Damascene houses & restaurants.
- Qualified English-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to all museums, citadels, and archeological sites as per the itinerary.
- Water with lunches and dinners.
- Visa approval for Syria –
- Departure tax.

PERSON EXCLUDES
- International air USA/Beirut/USA.
- Lebanese visa (Currently free on arrival for US citizens – subject to change).
- Syrian visa (currently $200 to be paid in CASH at the border – subject to change).
Your passport must NOT include any Israeli stamps. - Beverages or any alcoholic drinks with or without meals.
- Transfers if not arriving/departing on tour dates or needing extra days.
- Tips & gratuities to drivers, guides, restaurant staff, etc.,
- Items of personal nature (camera fees at sites, laundry, emails, excess luggage, etc.).
- Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules or early arrival.
- Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
- Travel protection insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)