Itinerary
- Day 1
Beirut
You'll arrive at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and go through customs and immigration. Meet your English-speaking driver in the Baggage Claim Hall, then take a private transfer to your hotel, about 15 minutes from the airport.
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Beirut
After breakfast, your guide and driver pick you up to explore downtown Beirut. You'll see the National Museum, Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Saint Georges Maronite Cathedral, Beirut Souks, and Clock Tower, plus the American University of Lebanon. Walk through the historic Beirut Green Line from the Civil War, then head to the Corniche at sunset to see Pigeon Rocks and take in the seaside views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
- Visit Saint Georges Maronite Cathedral
- Explore Beirut Souks
- See Clock Tower
- Visit American University of Lebanon
- Visit Beirut Green Line
- View Pigeon Rocks at Corniche at sunset
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Beirut Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque Saint Georges Maronite Cathedral Beirut Souks Clock Tower (Beirut) American University of Beirut Beirut Green Line Pigeon Rocks (Raouche Rocks) Corniche Beirut - Day 3
Jeita Grotto - Harissa - Byblos
Start at Jeita Grotto, a two-level karst cave where you'll walk through the upper section then boat through the lower cave. Next, visit Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive about 20 minutes to Byblos, a UNESCO World Heritage site over 7,000 years old. You'll explore Saint John Church, Roman Amphitheatre, Byblos Citadel, and Old Souks before heading back to Beirut.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Walk through Jeita Grotto upper cave
- Boat tour of Jeita Grotto lower cave
- Visit Our Lady of Lebanon shrine in Harissa
- Visit Saint John Church in Byblos
- Visit Roman Amphitheatre in Byblos
- Visit Byblos Citadel
- Explore Old Souks in Byblos
Landmarks/POIs Jeita Grotto Our Lady of Lebanon (Harissa Shrine) Saint John Church (Byblos) Roman Amphitheatre (Byblos) Byblos Citadel - Day 4
Batroun - Colonel Brewery And Distillery
Drive about an hour north to seaside Batroun and join a 2-hour walking tour visiting traditional Ottoman houses, the ancient Phoenician Wall, Old Souk, Church of Our Lady of the Sea, and the fisherman port. You'll taste authentic Batroun-style fresh lemonade along the way. After lunch at a local seafood restaurant, visit Colonel Brewery And Distillery to learn about local brewing and taste different beers before returning to Beirut in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Batroun including traditional Ottoman houses
- Visit ancient Phoenician Wall
- Explore Batroun Old Souk
- Visit Church of Our Lady of the Sea
- Visit fisherman port
- Taste authentic Batroun-style fresh lemonade
- Visit Colonel Brewery And Distillery
- Beer tasting at Colonel Brewery And Distillery
Landmarks/POIs Batroun Old Souk Church of Our Lady of the Sea (Batroun) Phoenician Wall (Batroun) - Day 5
Becharre - Forest of Cedars of God - Kahlil Gibran Museum - St. Anthony Qozhaya Monastery
Drive 2 hours to Becharre in the eastern mountains. Walk through the ancient Forest of Cedars of God where trees are at least 1,000 years old, then visit the Kahlil Gibran Museum, once an ancient cave monastery. Later, explore St. Anthony Qozhaya Monastery dating back to the 12th century, still home to hermits and pilgrims. You'll stay overnight at the monastery's guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Guesthouse in St. Anthony Qozhaya Monastery )
Included Activities
- Explore Forest of Cedars of God
- Visit Kahlil Gibran Museum
- Visit St. Anthony Qozhaya Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Forest of Cedars of God Kahlil Gibran Museum St. Anthony Qozhaya Monastery - Day 6
Kadisha Valley Hike - Hawqa Village
Start early joining monks' morning prayer with the monastery bell. After breakfast, drive about 10 minutes to Hawqa Village where your guided hike begins down rocky paths to visit Monastery Saydet Hawqa, Chapel of Mar Marina, and Dier Qannoubine Monastery, taking about 2 hours. Enjoy a special Lebanese lunch with mezze, mixed grill, arak, and soft drinks at a local restaurant, then continue hiking for one hour along the LMT trail to Fraidis village before returning to Beirut.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Special Lebanese meal featuring mezze, mixed grill, arak, and soft drinks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Join monks' morning prayer at St. Anthony Qozhaya Monastery
- Guided hike through Kadisha Valley
- Visit Monastery Saydet Hawqa
- Visit Chapel of Mar Marina
- Visit Dier Qannoubine Monastery
- Hike along LMT trail to Fraidis village
Landmarks/POIs Kadisha Valley Monastery Saydet Hawqa Chapel of Mar Marina Dier Qannoubine Monastery Fraidis - Day 7
Tripoli
After breakfast, drive about an hour and a half north to Tripoli, Lebanon's second largest city. Join your guide for a walking tour of the old town visiting the souks, Hammam Al Abed, Tripoli Citadel, Al Mansouri Mosque, and Khan Al Saboun, a famous hand-made soap store. You'll experience authentic street food around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Tripoli street food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tripoli old town
- Visit Tripoli souks
- Visit Hammam Al Abed
- Visit Tripoli Citadel
- Visit Al Mansouri Mosque
- Visit Khan Al Saboun
- Taste authentic Tripoli street food
Landmarks/POIs Tripoli Citadel Al Mansouri Mosque Khan Al Saboun - Day 8
Baalbek - Chateau Ksara - Anjar
Drive an hour and a half to Baalbek to see the famous Temple Complex featuring vast ancient Roman ruins including the Temples of Jupiter, Bacchus, and Venus. Next, visit Chateau Ksara, one of Lebanon's main and oldest wineries, where you'll explore old wine caves and taste Lebanese wines. After lunch, drive one hour to Anjar to explore the 1,200-year-old Umayyad City Ruins with its wide streets and 7-meter high stone walls before returning to Beirut.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Baalbek Temple Complex
- Visit Temple of Jupiter
- Visit Temple of Bacchus
- Visit Temple of Venus
- Visit Chateau Ksara winery
- Wine tasting at Chateau Ksara
- Visit old wine caves at Chateau Ksara
- Visit Umayyad City Ruins in Anjar
Landmarks/POIs Baalbek Temple Complex Temple of Jupiter (Baalbek) Temple of Bacchus (Baalbek) Temple of Venus (Baalbek) Umayyad City Ruins (Anjar) - Day 9
Tyre - Sidon
Drive south over an hour along the Mediterranean coast to the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre. Your guide shows you the Egyptian Port, public baths, Roman Necropolis, and Hippodrome built by Phoenicians and Romans. In the afternoon, visit Sidon, another ancient Phoenician seaside town, exploring the Crusaders' Sea Castle, old souks, Debbaneh Palace, and Saint Nicholas Cathedral. Taste Senioura, a locally made cookie, then return to Beirut.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Egyptian Port in Tyre
- Visit public baths in Tyre
- Visit Roman Necropolis in Tyre
- Visit Hippodrome in Tyre
- Visit Crusaders' Sea Castle in Sidon
- Explore old souks in Sidon
- Visit Debbaneh Palace
- Visit Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Sidon
- Taste locally made Senioura cookie
Landmarks/POIs Egyptian Port (Tyre) Roman Necropolis (Tyre) Hippodrome (Tyre) Crusaders' Sea Castle (Sidon) Debbaneh Palace Saint Nicholas Cathedral (Sidon) - Day 10
Shouf Cedars National Reserve - Beiteddine Palace - Deir Al-Qamar
Explore Lebanon's eastern mountains by driving about an hour to Shouf Cedars National Reserve, the largest nature reserve in Lebanon with hundreds of wildlife and bird species. Visit Beiteddine Palace, built in the 18th century blending Italian Baroque with traditional Arab styles. Finally, visit Deir Al-Qamar, once Lebanon's 17th century capital, now a quiet town with many historic sites, then return to Beirut for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Shouf Cedars National Reserve
- Visit Beiteddine Palace
- Explore Deir Al-Qamar
Landmarks/POIs Shouf Cedars National Reserve Beiteddine Palace Deir Al-Qamar - Day 11
Beirut
Experience authentic Lebanese home life with a special cooking class. Your guide takes you into a local home where you'll meet your host, learn about their daily life, and cook 5-6 classic Lebanese dishes including Tabbouleh, Hummus, Kibbeh, Vine Leaf Rolls, Spicy Potato, and Riz bi Haleeb. The morning activity lasts about 4-5 hours and ends with a homemade lunch you've prepared together. The afternoon is yours to explore Beirut Souks and enjoy dinner at Zaitunay Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade Lebanese dishes prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Gems Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Lebanese home visit and cooking class
- Learn to cook Tabbouleh, Hummus, Kibbeh, Vine Leaf Rolls, Spicy Potato, and Riz bi Haleeb
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Beirut Souks
- Dinner at Zaitunay Bay
Landmarks/POIs Beirut Souks Zaitunay Bay - Day 12
Beirut
Your driver escorts you from your hotel to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport for your departure, with timing based on your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
