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, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Zaitunay Bay, take in the dramatic natural features at Pigeon Rocks in Raouche, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Beirut, and examine the collection at Mim Museum - Mineral Museum.

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

Cairo, Egypt to Beirut is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Cairo in August: highs in Beirut hover around °C, while lows dip to °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bcharre: Temples of Baalbek (in Baalbeck), Hall of Fame (in Qornet El Hamra) and Jeita Grotto (in Jitta). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Our Lady of Lebanon, take a peaceful walk through The Cedars of God, pause for some serene contemplation at Saydet el Hosn Lady of the Fortress, and examine the collection at Memoire Du Temps.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Bcharre trip planning app.

Drive from Beirut to Bcharre in 2 hours. August in Bcharre sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.