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 Byblos (Byblos Castle, Memoire Du Temps, & more) and Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Jeita Grotto, make a trip to Corniche Beirut, take a stroll through Hamra Street, and gain insight at American University of Beirut.

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Cairo, Egypt to Beirut is an approximately 2-hour flight. You can also drive. November in Beirut sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C at night. 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bcharre: Saydet el Nouriyi Monastery (in Chekka), LazerGate (in Kfar Hazir) and Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve (in Ehden). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Tannourine Cedar Forest Nature Reserve, admire the verdant scenery at Qadisha Valley, take in the spiritual surroundings of Deir Qannoubin, and see the interesting displays at Gibran Museum.

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You can drive from Beirut to Bcharre in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in November, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to drive to Baalbeck.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar, then learn about winemaking at Coteaux Du Liban, and then learn about winemaking at Chateau Ksara. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sat): make a trip to Hajar al-Hibla, explore the ancient world of Baalbek Roman Ruins, and then explore the ancient world of Temples of Baalbek.

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Drive from Bcharre to Baalbeck in 2 hours. November in Baalbeck sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.