Beirut: Private Motorcycle Tour to Jeita, Byblos & Batroun｜Lebanon

Discover Lebanon from a different perspective on a private motorcycle day tour from Beirut. Ride as the sole passenger with your private rider-guide aboard a Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports & enjoy an open-air journey combining natural wonders, mountain viewpoints, ancient history, coastal towns, & memorable Lebanese roads.

Leave Beirut & ride north along the coast, passing historic landmarks including the Stelae of Nahr el-Kalb River, where centuries of armies & rulers left inscriptions carved into the cliffs, as well as the hilltop Christ the King (Christ Roi) monument overlooking the coast.

Your first major stop is Jeita Grotto, one of Lebanon’s most impressive natural attractions. Discover its spectacular limestone formations & underground caves before continuing into the mountains.

Ride next to Harissa & visit the famous Our Lady of Lebanon shrine. From its elevated position, enjoy panoramic views over Jounieh Bay, Beirut’s northern coastline, & the Mediterranean Sea.

Continue north toward Byblos, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Explore the atmospheric Old Souk, walk through the historic center, see Saint John-Marc Church, discover the area around Byblos Citadel, & continue toward the picturesque old fishing harbor & Byblos port. Enjoy time for photographs & experience the character of this ancient Phoenician city.

After exploring Byblos, continue north & make a short photo stop at historic Mseilha Fort, dramatically positioned above the rocky valley. It is a great opportunity to capture another side of Lebanon’s heritage during the motorcycle journey.

Then ride to the beautifully situated Our Lady of Noorieh Monastery, perched high above the Mediterranean. Enjoy its peaceful atmosphere & spectacular views over Lebanon’s northern coastline.

From Noorieh, continue toward Batroun along a scenic road through the hills & coastal landscape, making the ride another memorable part of the experience before reaching the Mediterranean town.

In Batroun, discover another side of Lebanon’s Mediterranean heritage. Walk through the lively Batroun Old Souk, see Saint Stephen Cathedral, visit Our Lady of the Sea, explore the ancient Phoenician Wall, & enjoy the atmosphere around the old port & waterfront. There is also time to stop for lunch, a drink, or a traditional lemonade according to your preference.

Throughout the day, the motorcycle journey itself is an important part of the experience. Enjoy scenic coastal & mountain roads, Mediterranean views, & opportunities for memorable photo stops along the route.

Because this is a completely private experience for one passenger, the itinerary remains flexible & can be adapted according to your interests, pace, traffic, attraction opening conditions, & available time.

At the end of the day, ride back toward Beirut after a unique journey combining the freedom of motorcycle travel with Lebanon’s nature, spirituality, ancient history, local culture, & Mediterranean coast.