Jeita Grotto

Lebanon’s Jeita Grotto, a finalist for the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, offers a dramatic and awe-inspiring day trip from Beirut. Divided into two levels, the lower and upper grottos, the site features an intricate network of caves. The upper grotto houses the White Chamber, known for its stunning limestone formations, including the world’s largest stalactite. Visitors can explore the grotto by boat in the lower section, gliding through serene, subterranean waters, and on foot in the upper section, where they can marvel at the intricate, pale textures of the cave walls.