Lebanon’s oldest and largest winery, with ancient Roman cellars.
Château Ksara is Lebanon’s oldest and largest winery, founded in 1857 in the Bekaa Valley near Zahlé. Famous for its 2 km of ancient Roman caves used to age its wines, Ksara offers cellar tours and tastings that make it one of the most popular winery visits in the country.
"Quick facts",
Founded by Jesuit priests in 1857, Château Ksara is the oldest winery in Lebanon and helped shape the country’s modern wine industry. Its most remarkable feature is a natural network of Roman-era caves, rediscovered in the 19th century, where the cool, constant temperature is perfect for ageing wine.
A guided walk through 2 km of ancient underground tunnels lined with barrels and bottles.
Sample Ksara’s celebrated reds, whites and rosés.
Sweeping Bekaa Valley views across the vines.
Château Ksara is about 55 km east of Beirut, near Zahlé — roughly a 1-hour drive. It’s a favourite stop on Bekaa Valley day tours, usually alongside Baalbek and Anjar, and a highlight of our wine tours.
No — cameras and phones aren’t allowed inside the caves to protect the environment. You leave them in lockers at the entrance.
About 55 km — roughly a 1-hour drive into the Bekaa Valley near Zahlé.
Cellar tours and tastings usually carry a fee paid at the winery — we recommend booking ahead, and it’s included on our wine tours where noted.
Generally yes, though it’s usually closed on Mondays and may close in bad weather. It’s best to check before you go.
