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Highlights of Lebanon (Summer)

8 days
Start and end in Beirut
4.7
5 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beirut

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the seafront
    • Search for freshly-cooked falafel
    Landmarks
    Beirut Seafront
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  2. Day 2

    Beirut

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to National Museum
    • Walk the Green Line
    • Visit Martyrs Square
    • Visit Mohammad Al Amin Mosque
    • Walk along the Corniche
    • Evening drink and discussion about Lebanese civil war at hotel bar
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Beirut
    Green Line
    Martyrs Square
    Mohammad Al Amin Mosque
    Holiday Inn Beirut
    Beirut Corniche
  3. Day 3

    Beirut to Sidon to Deir Al-Qamar

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Sidon by the coast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qalaa al-Bahr sea castle
    • Explore the souk
    • Explore Khan al-Franj
    • Lunch in Sidon by the coast
    Landmarks
    Qalaa al-Bahr
    Sidon Souk
    Khan al-Franj
    Deir Al-Qamar
  4. Day 4

    Deir Al-Qamar to Ammiq to Baalbek

    Included Activities

    • Visit Beiteddine Palace complex
    • Lunch at Tawlet Ammiq restaurant
    • Visit small winery and wine tasting in Bekaa Valley
    Landmarks
    Beiteddine Palace
    Chouf Mountains
    Bekaa Valley
    Mount Lebanon
    Ammiq
  5. Day 5

    Baalbek to Cedars of Lebanon to St Anthony's Monastery

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Baalbek archaeological site
    • Visit Temple of Bacchus
    • Walk through Cedars of Lebanon Forest for approximately one hour
    • Visit St Anthony's Monastery
    Landmarks
    Baalbek
    Temple of Jupiter
    Temple of Venus
    Temple of Mercury
    Temple of Bacchus
    Cedars of Lebanon Forest
    St Anthony's Monastery
  6. Day 6

    St Anthony's Monastery to Batroun to Byblos

    Included Activities

    • Attend monks' morning prayers at church
    • 90-minute hike in Qadisha Valley
    • Walk around Batroun ancient sea wall
    • Walk around Batroun fort
    • Walk around Batroun old souk
    • Visit 12th century Crusader castle in Byblos
    • Explore Byblos archaeological ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Try Batrounian lemonade
    • Shop in old Ottoman souks in Byblos
    • Watch sunset at fisherman's harbour in Byblos
    • Choose evening meal from seaside fish restaurants
    Landmarks
    Qadisha Valley
    St Anthony's Monastery
    Batroun
    Batroun Ancient Sea Wall
    Batroun Fort
    Batroun Old Souk
    Byblos Crusader Castle
    Byblos Archaeological Site
    Byblos Fisherman's Harbour
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  7. Day 7

    Byblos to Jeitta Caves to Beirut

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional mezze dinner with shared small dishes, home-grown wine, tabbouleh salad, grilled meats and baba ghanoush)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jeitta Caves with 750-metre upper pathway
    • Traditional mezze dinner in Beirut

    Optional Activities

    • Watch fishing boats in Byblos harbour
    • Shop in Byblos souks
    • Grab coffee and enjoy views in Byblos
    Landmarks
    Byblos Harbour
    Jeitta Caves
  8. Day 8

    Beirut

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.7
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  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.2
  • Food
    5.0
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  • Highlights of Lebanon (Summer) reviewer 1
    May 22nd, 2023
    5
    Emmanuel was a terrific guide and everything else was the usually wonderful Explore trip. Good experiences abound,...
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    Traveled in May 2023
  • A
    December 30th, 2019
    4.8
    Very enjoyable trip. No issues of note. I would use Explore again after this experience.
    Traveled in December 2019
  • A
    December 2nd, 2019
    3.8
    Very interesting and varied trip
    Traveled in November 2019
  • A
    December 7th, 2019
    5
    Thank you for refunding money for our trip to Valparaiso due to the unrest. It was a nice gesture.
    Traveled in November 2019
  • E
    November 30th, 2019
    5
    This was a wonderful and varied trip. No two days were the same. It's a most interesting country.
    Traveled in November 2019
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    Thanks for your review and sharing your photos. Glad you had a great trip!
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Tour ID: 224923

  • Currency
    ل.ل
    Lebanese Pound
    Lebanon
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, D, M, G. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, G.

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    Lebanon
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Lebanon. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Lebanon. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Lebanon. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Lebanon. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Lebanon. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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