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Jeita Grotto

20 km north of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Ranked #2 of 47 attractions in Beirut
Type: Caverns/ Caves, Geologic Formations
Description: Magnificent underground caverns can be explored by boat and on foot.
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Jeita is one of the places that makes me feel such awe at the splendor of nature. It's beautiful. The tours are a bit crowded but I would say it's overall very well organized. I highly recommend it.

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Dubai
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

The cave is very nice. If you have never visit such before it is definitely impressive. However there is no English brochure to give some information unless this has changed. You are not allowed to make any pictures so be aware of this. The boat ride is very nice. definitely an experience.

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Austin, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 attraction reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

It was really incredible, but I probably won't go again. But definitely make sure you go to both areas. One is walking and the other in a small boat.

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Cairo, Egypt
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129 reviews 129 reviews
30 attraction reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
170 helpful votes 170 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My wife and I enjoyed the experience, though stuffy if too hot as the breathing inside the caves can be difficult. But overall a well worth it experience and very unusual to see. A unique place indeed. The trip and ride to the place with the sea on one side and the hills and mountains on the other is also... More

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Brugge-
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Such an amazing place!!It's one of the most beautiful places I ever saw. It's breath taking. Just one think, you can not take pictures inside, and I thought there would be some postcards from inside, but this wasn't there either...so I have no pictures :( what a pity......

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Pretoria, South Africa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Beautiful... A nice experience... There's two levels to explore... Boat-ride was beautiful, with a friendly boat-steerer.

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Istanbul, Turkey
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

A superlative will describe Jeita Grotto: Perfect ! Excellent ! Fantastic ! Marvelous ! Superb ! Fabulous !

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Salalah, Oman
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Probably the best caves I've seen in the Middle East. The "organized tour" which is mandatory is cheesy but this is well worth the visit.

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Baalbeck, Lebanon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Its unbelievable, so beautiful. It was nominated to be one of the top 10 wonders of nature. Last time I visited this area was in 2011. This peace of nature should be more famous worldwide.

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UK
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Only dislike is that you are not allowed to take photos inside. The grotto is the eighth wonder of the world. The most amazing natural beauty

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