SOUTH LEBANON

Explore the remains of the largest and best-preserved Roman ruins in the world, at the Sour (Tyre) archaeological site, and discover the many remnants of this ancient coastal metropolis.

View the ruins of the Phoenician Temple of Echmoun, a complex honoring the principal god of the city of Saida (Sidon).

Visit the village of Qana, where Jesus Christ is said to have performed his first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding.

Snorkel among submerged Phoenician ruins, outside of Sour and Saida.

Catch a glimpse of endangered sea turtles and other fascinating marine life at the Tyre Coast Nature Reserve, and go for a swim at one of the south’s amazing beaches.

Visit the Sea Castle, a Crusader castle sitting on a small island in the old harbor, connected by a stone bridge to mainland Saida.

Discover the ancient tradition of glass-making, dating back to Phoenician times, in the village of Sarafand.

In close proximity to Sour are several Biblical sites, which include the Tomb of King Hiram, the Phoenician King of Sour who was a contemporary of Kings David and Solomon.

FESTIVAL: Tyre.