Tour Overview
Lebanon packs a lot into its modest borders: ancient cities, Roman ruins, luxurious ski resorts, bucolic charm and Islamic architecture are just the start. Lebanon is culturally rich too, with a religious and social diversity that has sometimes led it to trouble. Lebanon fell off the tourist map when it disintegrated into civil war in 1975. It is now slowly recovering its infrastructure. If you're interested in the history of the region and want to see how Lebanon is striving to rebuild itself (Beirut's Downtown area, in particular, is undergoing major redevelopment), now is a good time to visit.Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01: Beirut, LebanonArrive Beirut and transfer to your hotel for check-in and evening at leisure.
Dinner
Overnight Beirut Day 02: Beirut - Harissa - Byblos
Full day guided tour of Beirut, Harissa and Byblow by private vehicle. The day will start with a visit of the Capital: Beirut. You will visit Pigeons Rock, Coastal Avenue, then the city center, where you will find one of the largest reconstruction projects in the World, and visit the National Museum (closed on Monday’s). Then proceed to Harissa, climbing by cable car (closed on Monday’s) to the Holy statue of Notre Dame for a breathtaking view of Jounieh and Beirut. In the afternoon, proceed to Byblos, the oldest town in the world continuously inhabited for 5,000 years. Next, enjoy a guided visit of the city, including the citadel, St. John’s Church and the old port. Return to Beirut for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Beirut Day 03: Beiteddine - Deir El Kamar
Full day tour of Deir el Kamar and Beiteddine. En route for the Chouf Mountains, he visit will start by Deir El Qamar, the ancient residence of the Governors of Lebanon. After, proceed to Beiteddine, a superb example of the Lebanese architecture of the 18th & 19th century. Return to Beirut for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Beirut Day 04: Beirut - Sidon - Tyre
Full day guided tour of Sidon and Tyre by private vehicle. Today you will travel south via Damour, to the site of Sidon. Enjoy a visit to the Sea Castle built by the crusaders, and the souks before proceeding to Tyre (which was previously an island.) Here, the main points of interest are the Arc de Triumph, the Hippodrome and the excavation bringing back to master pieces from Crusaders, Romans, Greeks and Byzantine era. If time allows, visit the Temple of Eschmoun, on your return to Beirut
Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Beirut Day 05: Beirut - Baalbeck - Ksara - Anjar
Full day tour of Baalbeck, Ksara and Anjar. Drive across Mount Lebanon and descend towards the Beqaa Valley to reach the one world’s greatest historical sites: Baalbeck. Visit the place with the Temple of Jupiter and Bacchus. Afterwards, visit the Ksara winery for a taste of the Lebanese production. Then proceed to Anjar, the only Omayyad city in Lebanon, and recognized to be one of the major market places on the Silk Road.
Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Beirut Day 06: Beirut - Departure
Transfer to the Beirut International Airport.
Breakfast
