Itinerary
- Day 1
Beirut
You'll be picked up at Beirut International Airport and taken to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are open, so you can either explore the capital's neighborhoods and cafes or take it easy before things get going.
Optional Activities
- Explore Beirut city on your own
- Day 2
Batroun - Byblos
Head north to Byblos, one of the world's oldest cities and where the alphabet originated. Walk through the ancient Citadel, check out the Roman site and the Church of St. John, then wander the old souk. After that, travel to Batroun for a 45-minute walk on narrow cobblestone streets with Ottoman houses, explore the souks there, and see Phoenician port ruins. You'll return to Byblos for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Byblos Citadel
- Visit Roman site in Byblos
- Visit Church of St. John in Byblos
- Wander Byblos old souk
- Walk through Batroun's narrow cobblestone streets (approximately 45 minutes)
- Explore Batroun old souks
- Visit Phoenician port ruins in Batroun fisherman harbour
Landmarks/POIs Byblos Citadel Church of St. John Batroun - Day 3
Tripoli - Cedars of Lebanon - Qadisha Valley
After breakfast, drive to Tripoli in the north to see the Crusader Fortress, Great Mosque, and the famous souqs. Then travel through mountain scenery to the Cedars of Lebanon for a 45-minute walk among thousand-year-old trees. Later, head down into Qadisha Valley with its caves, rock shelters, and monasteries. If time works out, visit Bcharre village and the Gibran Khalil Museum. You'll stay overnight in an active monastery in the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Crusader Fortress in Tripoli
- Visit Great Mosque in Tripoli
- Explore Tripoli Souqs
- Walk through Cedars of Lebanon forest (45 minutes)
- Explore Qadisha Valley
Optional Activities
- Visit Bcharre village and Gibran Khalil Museum (if time allows)
Landmarks/POIs Crusader Fortress Great Mosque Cedars of Lebanon Qadisha Valley Bcharre Gibran Khalil Museum - Day 4
Jeita Grottos - Mtein
Travel to the Jeita Grottos, a 9km cave system with illuminated upper sections you'll walk through and a lower section explored by boat past stalactites and stalagmites. Then head to Mtein, one of Lebanon's oldest villages, to walk around its 500m2 town square and explore its architecture. Locals sometimes offer traditional rose or mulberry water to visitors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Jeita Grottos upper section on foot
- Rowing boat ride through Jeita Grottos lower section
- Walk through Mtein town square Le Midane (30 minutes)
- Explore Mtein village
Landmarks/POIs Jeita Grottos Mtein - Day 5
Bekaa Valley - Baalbek - Chateau Ksara
After breakfast, drive to the Bekaa Valley and Baalbek to see the Roman ruins and its large Acropolis. Continue to Chateau Ksara winery to tour the Roman cellars (stretching over 2km), walk through vineyards, and do a wine tasting. You'll stay at a local guesthouse with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Baalbek Roman ruins
- Visit Acropolis of Baalbek
- Tour Chateau Ksara Roman cellars
- Explore Chateau Ksara vineyard
- Wine tasting session at Chateau Ksara
Landmarks/POIs Baalbek Acropolis of Baalbek Chateau Ksara - Day 6
Barouk Natural Reserve - Beiteddine Palace
After breakfast, head to Barouk Natural Reserve for a scenic hike lasting 3 to 4 hours with an observation point, a hill lake, and reforestation sites. You'll grab lunch locally before going to Beiteddine Palace, a grand 19th-century structure built in 1788 on a hill with terraced gardens. Stay at a homestay where Selim and his mother will prepare traditional Lebanese food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Lebanese dishes prepared by Selim's mother)
Included Activities
- Hike Barouk Natural Reserve scenic trail with observation point and hill lake (3 to 4 hours)
- Visit reforestation sites during hike
- Explore Beiteddine Palace
Landmarks/POIs Barouk Natural Reserve Beiteddine Palace - Day 7
Niha - Jezzine - Sidon - Tyr
A short transfer takes you to Niha for an easy walk to Jezzine, visiting Niha Fort for panoramic views and the Jezzine Waterfall. Then travel south to Sidon, a coastal town with winding alleyways, old souks, and Ottoman-era mosaics. See the Crusader Sea Castle, Khan el Franj, and the ancient Eschmoun Temples. Finish by transferring to Tyr for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Jezzine from Niha (easy walk)
- Visit Niha Fort
- Visit 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/POIs Niha Fort Jezzine Waterfall Crusader Sea Castle Khan el Franj Eschmoun Temples - Day 8
Beirut
In Tyr, a UNESCO World Heritage city, walk through various archaeological sites including the Necropolis, Roman colonnades, and the Hippodrome, one of the largest from Roman times. Then travel back to Beirut. Check out the Armenian quarters and do some last-minute shopping in the busy streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Tyr archaeological sites
- Visit Tyr Necropolis
- Explore Roman colonnades in Tyr
- Visit Hippodrome in Tyr
- Explore Armenian quarters in Beirut
- Shopping in Beirut
Landmarks/POIs Tyr Necropolis Hippodrome 
- Day 9
Beirut
Take a tour of Beirut with a local guide who'll show you the city in an unconventional way based on your interests, whether that's food, art, lifestyle, or politics. Visit the Beirut National Museum to see ancient artifacts from prehistoric times through the Mameluke period. The evening is yours to relax and think about what you've seen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided local tour of Beirut with customized experience
- Visit Beirut National Museum
Landmarks/POIs Beirut National Museum - Day 10
Beirut
Your final day is free until it's time to head to the airport. Use the morning and afternoon to relax, explore something you missed, or have a last meal in Beirut before your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Beirut
