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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Beirut: Baalbeck (Hajar al-Hibla & Temples of Baalbek), Umayyad Ruins of Aanjar (in Anjar) and Beit Eddine (in Beiteddine). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Jeita Grotto, don't miss a visit to Zaitunay Bay, get a taste of the local shopping with Hamra Street, and take a stroll through Beirut Souks.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Beirut road trip planner.

If you are flying in from Bulgaria, the closest major airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in December, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.