16 days in Beirut 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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Beirut: Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa), Beit Eddine (in Beiteddine) and Byblos (Saint Charbel Tomb, Memoire Du Temps, &more). There's lots more to do: pause for some photo ops at Jeita Grotto, wander the streets of Beirut Souks, make a trip to Zaitunay Bay, and get to know the fascinating history of Baalbek Roman Ruins.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Beirut itinerary maker website.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. January in Beirut sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.