- Best time to go
- May to June and September to October
- Suggested stay
- 5 to 7 nights
- Pairs well with
- Istanbul for a two-city trip
Beirut's seafront and nightlife, the ancient harbour of Byblos and cool mountain villages, all within a couple of hours of each other. Close to home and full of flavour.
Lebanon packs an extraordinary amount into a small country. You can swim in the Mediterranean in the morning and walk among the cedars in the afternoon.
We plan a route that balances Beirut's restaurants and rooftops with slower days in Byblos and the mountains, arrange a private driver for every transfer, and keep an eye on local conditions so your plans stay flexible.
Moments we'd plan for you
- Sunset at the Pigeon Rocks of Raouché
- Byblos old harbour and souk
- The Jeita Grotto and the cable car up to Harissa
- Wine tasting in the Bekaa Valley
- A long mezze lunch in a mountain village
- Rooftop evenings in Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael
A sample itinerary
A starting point. We'll shape every day around your dates, budget and wishes.
Days 1–3
Beirut
Walks along the Corniche, the Pigeon Rocks at sunset, and dinners and rooftop bars in Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael.
Day 4
Jeita & Byblos
The Jeita Grotto in the morning, the cable car up to Harissa, then sunset and seafood at Byblos harbour.
Days 5–6
The mountains
The Cedars of God and the Qadisha Valley, a mountain guesthouse and lunches that last all afternoon.
Day 7
Fly home
A last Lebanese breakfast before your transfer to the airport.
Where to stay
- Beirut
- Seafront and boutique hotels close to the restaurants of Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael.
- Byblos
- A small, walkable old town on the sea, lovely for a quieter night or two.
- Batroun
- A relaxed coastal town with beach clubs and an old harbour.
- The mountains
- Stone guesthouses and mountain hotels near the cedars, with cool air even in summer.
