9 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Beirut: Baalbeck (Hajar al-Hibla & Temples of Baalbek), Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar (in Anjar) and Beit Eddine (in Beiteddine). There's much more to do: pause for some photo ops at Jeita Grotto, explore the striking landscape at Pigeon Rocks in Raouche, don't miss a visit to Hamra Street, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque.

To see reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Beirut online day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Bulgaria, the closest major aiport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. In December in Beirut, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.