6 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like National Museum of Beirut and Hamra Street. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Beirut: Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa) and Shouf Cedars Reserve (in Barouk). The adventure continues: make a trip to Zaitunay Bay, wander the streets of Beirut Souks, stroll through LAZY B BEACH CLUB, and take in the dramatic natural features at Pigeon Rocks in Raouche.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read 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 °C, and evening lows to °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can go by car 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 19th (Mon), delve into the distant past at Baalbek Roman Ruins and then explore the ancient world of Temples of Baalbek.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Baalbeck day trip planning site.

Getting from Beirut to Baalbeck by car takes about 2 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ehden.

The green and pleasant mountain town of Ehden has become a popular summer vacation resort for city-dwellers from Zgharta, Beirut, and other major urban areas throughout the country.

On the 20th (Tue), appreciate the views at Qadisha Valley and then look for all kinds of wild species at Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Ehden day trip tool.

You can drive from Baalbeck to Ehden in 1.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.