11 days in Lebanon Itinerary

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bcharre: Jeita Grotto (in Jitta), Temples of Baalbek (in Baalbeck) and Byblos (Old Souk, Byblos Castle, &more). And it doesn't end there: pause for some photo ops at Our Lady of Lebanon, steep yourself in history at Hadchit, take a peaceful walk through The Cedars of God, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Deir Qozhaya.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Bcharre tour itinerary planner.

Cairo, Egypt to Bcharre is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and car. While traveling from Cairo, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Bcharre, ranging from highs of °C to lows of °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Beirut.

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.

Beirut is known for museums, shopping, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Zaitunay Bay, deepen your understanding at American University of Beirut, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, and take in the dramatic natural features at Pigeon Rocks in Raouche.

To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Beirut trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bcharre to Beirut takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around °C in August, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel back home.