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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa) and Shouf Cedars Reserve (in Barouk). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Beirut, pause for some photo ops at Jeita Grotto, gain insight at American University of Beirut, and explore the striking landscape at Pigeon Rocks in Raouche.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Beirut trip builder website.

Cairo, Egypt to Beirut is an approximately 2.5- hour flight. You can also drive. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in November, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to drive 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.

For more things to do, where to stay, 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 28°C, and evening lows to 20°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 reviews, where to stay, ratings, 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 28°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.