10 days in Lebanon Itinerary

Sitting on the Mediterranean coast, Beirut, the country's capital and largest city, has plenty of appeal itself, as well as offering a convenient base for exploring the country's other sights and cities.

Explore Beirut's surroundings by going to Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa) and Byblos (Byblos Castle, Memoire Du Temps, &more). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Beirut, get a taste of the local shopping with Hamra Street, appreciate the history behind Jeita Grotto, and don't miss a visit to Corniche Beirut.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Beirut trip planner.

Cairo, Egypt to Beirut is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Bcharre.

Sitting at 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level and nestled between a mountain and a valley, Bcharre offers holiday goers breathtaking views.

Venture out of the city with trips to LazerGate (in Kfar Hazir), Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve (in Ehden) and Saydet el Nouriyi Monastery (in Chekka). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Deir Qozhaya, stroll through The Cedars of God, examine the collection at Gibran Museum, and admire the verdant scenery at Qadisha Valley.

To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Bcharre trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Beirut to Bcharre in 2 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can drive to Baalbeck.

Baalbek, properly Baʿalbek and also known as Balbec, Baalbec or Baalbeck, is a town in the Anti-Lebanon foothills east of the Litani River in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, about 85km northeast of Beirut and about 75km north of Damascus. On the 29th (Fri), explore the historical opulence of Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar, do a tasting at Coteaux Du Liban, and then learn about winemaking at Chateau Ksara. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Hajar al-Hibla, appreciate the extensive heritage of Baalbek Roman Ruins, and then delve into the distant past at Temples of Baalbek.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Baalbeck holiday maker app.

Traveling by car from Bcharre to Baalbeck takes 2 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Baalbeck can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.