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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Beirut: Parasailing & Paragliding (in Jounieh), Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa) and Byblos (Saint Charbel Tomb, Memoire Du Temps, & more). There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at Jeita Grotto, see the interesting displays at Mim Museum - Mineral Museum, make a trip to Corniche Beirut, and take a stroll through Hamra Street.

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