Itinerary
- Day 1
Beirut
You'll arrive at Beirut International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, the afternoon and evening are open for you to walk around the capital's neighborhoods, check out local spots, or just rest up before things get going.
Optional Activities
- Explore Beirut city at leisure
- Relax at hotel
Landmarks Beirut - Day 2
Byblos - Batroun
You'll head north to Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, and walk through its citadel while checking out the Roman remains scattered throughout. The old souk is worth a wander if you're into local atmosphere and shops. From there, it's a short drive to nearby Batroun where the narrow cobblestone streets and souks give you another sense of how these coastal towns feel. You'll head back to Byblos for the night, so there's time to grab dinner and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Byblos Citadel
- Visit Roman site in Byblos
- Visit Church of St. John
- Wander through Byblos old souk
- Walk through Batroun's narrow cobblestone streets (approximately 45 minutes)
- Explore Batroun old souks
- Discover Phoenician port ruins in Batroun fisherman harbour
Landmarks Byblos Citadel Church of St. John Byblos Roman Site Batroun Old Souk Phoenician Port - Day 3
Tripoli - Cedars of Lebanon - Qadisha Valley
Starting north toward Tripoli, you'll see the Crusader Fortress first and then move through the Great Mosque and souqs to get a sense of the city. After that, you're heading into the mountains toward Bcharreh where the landscape shifts completely. The Cedars of Lebanon are next, and a quiet walk through the forest gives you space to take it all in. Later you'll descend into Qadisha Valley, visit the village of Bcharre and check out the Gibran Khalil Museum. You'll stay at a monastery with views out over the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Crusader Fortress in Tripoli
- Visit Great Mosque in Tripoli
- Visit Souqs in Tripoli
- Walk through ancient cedar forest at Cedars of Lebanon (approximately 45 minutes)
- Visit Bcharre village
- Visit Gibran Khalil Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore cave chapels, hermitages and monasteries in Qadisha Valley
Landmarks Crusader Fortress Great Mosque Cedars of Lebanon Qadisha Valley Bcharre Gibran Khalil Museum - Day 4
Jeita Grotto - Mtein
The day starts at Jeita Grottos where you'll explore the cave system with its illuminated stalactites and stalagmites. You can walk through the upper chamber, and then later take a rowboat through the lower chamber which feels quite different from being on foot. From there, you'll go to Mtein, one of Lebanon's older villages, where you can walk around the town square and side streets to see how locals live and what the historic architecture looks like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore upper chamber of Jeita Grottos on foot
- Rowing boat ride through lower chamber of Jeita Grottos
- Wander through Mtein village (approximately 30 minutes)
Landmarks Jeita Grottos Le Midane - Day 5
Baalbek - Chateau Ksara
You're driving to the Bekaa Valley to see Baalbek's Roman ruins, which are among the largest and most significant ancient sites around. The scale of what's there really hits when you're on the ground. After that, Chateau Ksara winery is your next stop where you can tour the Roman cellars that go back over 2km underground, walk around the vineyard, and do a wine tasting. Dinner and overnight are included at a local guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore temples at Baalbek
- Tour historic Roman cellars at Chateau Ksara
- Explore vineyard at Chateau Ksara
- Wine tasting session at Chateau Ksara
Landmarks Baalbek Temples Acropolis of Baalbek Chateau Ksara - Day 6
Bekaa Valley - Beiteddine Palace - Deir el Qamar
Visit Beiteddine Palace, built starting in 1788 by Emir Bashir Shihab II, to see ornately decorated courtyards, carved ceilings, and royal quarters. Afterward, head to the nearby village of Deir el Qamar, which was once Mount Lebanon's political capital, and take a relaxed walk through cobbled streets lined with red-roofed houses. You'll return to your guesthouse for another home-cooked Lebanese dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked Lebanese dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Beiteddine Palace
- Walk through Deir el Qamar village and cobbled streets
- Explore Deir el Qamar historic buildings and central square
Landmarks Beiteddine Palace Deir el Qamar - Day 7
Niha - Jezzine - Sidon - Tyr
You'll take a short transfer to Niha and start an easy walk toward Jezzine, passing by Niha Fort where the views are worth stopping for and then reaching Jezzine Waterfall. From there, you're driving south to Sidon where you'll navigate the winding alleyways and check out the old souks, the Crusader Sea Castle, Khan el Franj, and the ancient Eschmoun Temples. Late in the day, you'll head to Tyr for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk from Niha to Jezzine
- Visit Niha Fort
- View Jezzine Waterfall
- Explore Sidon's winding alleyways
- Explore Sidon old souks
- Visit Crusader Sea Castle in Sidon
- Visit Khan el Franj in Sidon
- Visit Eschmoun Temples in Sidon
Landmarks Niha Fort Jezzine Waterfall Crusader Sea Castle Khan el Franj Eschmoun Temples - Day 8
Sidon - Tyr - Beirut
Return to Sidon in the morning to see its historical sites more thoroughly, including the Crusader Sea Castle on a small island, the old souks, Khan el Franj, and Eschmoun Temples. Continue south to Tyr where you'll explore the Roman Hippodrome, one of the largest of its kind, plus the Necropolis and Roman colonnades. Then transfer back to Beirut for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sidon Crusader Sea Castle
- Explore Sidon old souks
- Visit Khan el Franj in Sidon
- Visit Eschmoun Temples in Sidon
- Explore Tyr Roman Hippodrome
- Explore Tyr Necropolis
- Explore Tyr Roman colonnades
Landmarks Crusader Sea Castle Khan el Franj Eschmoun Temples Tyr Roman Hippodrome Tyr Necropolis 
- Day 9
Beirut
A local guide will take you through Beirut with an approach based on what you're interested in, whether that's food, lifestyle, art, or the city's political side. You'll visit the Beirut National Museum which has a large collection of ancient artifacts ranging from prehistoric times through the Mameluke period, so you can see layers of history all in one place. The evening is free, so you can explore on your own or just relax in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Beirut with local guide
- Visit Beirut National Museum
Landmarks Beirut National Museum - Day 10
Beirut
The day is yours to relax until it's time to head to the airport. Grab a final breakfast and then prepare for your transfer when it's time to leave.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Beirut at leisure
