9 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.

Beirut is known for museums, shopping, historic sites, nightlife, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Beirut, and explore and take pictures at American University of Beirut.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Beirut trip itinerary site .

Cairo, Egypt to Beirut is an approximately 2-hour flight. You can also drive. When traveling from Cairo in August, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Beirut: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 30°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to Bcharre.

Sitting at 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level and nestled between a mountain and a valley, Bcharre offers holiday goers breathtaking views.

Get out of town with these interesting Bcharre side-trips: Temples of Baalbek (in Baalbeck), Jeita Grotto (in Jitta) and Hall of Fame (in Qornet El Hamra). There's much more to do: make a trip to Our Lady of Lebanon, take in the spiritual surroundings of Deir Mar Elisha, take a peaceful walk through The Cedars of God, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saydet el Hosn Lady of the Fortress.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Bcharre driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Beirut to Bcharre takes 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Bcharre can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel back home.