Entrance to the Tyre Al-Bass World Heritage Site, Galilee Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  Start from the center of Nahariya, at the Nahariya train station located on Sderot HaGalil. Exit the station and head south on Sderot HaGalil towards the Mediterranean Sea. Continue straight until you reach the beach promenade. Walk along the promenade heading south for about 2 kilometers, enjoying the sea view. As you walk, you will pass by several cafes and small shops. After approximately 25 minutes of walking, you will reach the southern end of the promenade. Here, you will take a left onto HaGiborim Street and continue to follow the road south until you reach the border area. Please ensure to have your identification ready as you will be crossing into Lebanon. Once you cross the border into Tyre, follow signs directing you to the Al-Bass World Heritage Site, located at 7697+WHQ. The entrance is situated near the coast, making it a scenic walk.

• Public Transport

  Begin your journey at the Nahariya bus station located on Sderot HaGalil. Take a bus towards Tyre; check the local bus schedules for the most current routes. The ride will take approximately 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic and border control. Once you arrive in Tyre, disembark at the main bus terminal. From there, you can walk in the direction of the sea and follow the signs to the Al-Bass World Heritage Site. The site is about a 15-minute walk from the bus terminal.