Lebanon in 8 Days • 6 Nights in Destination

Arrive in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon and meet your guide. Transfer to the hotel. Beirut sits on the Mediterranean Coast and attracts visitors with its 'East-meets-west' culture and vibrant history. Overnight stay in Beirut.

Breakfast at the hotel. After a briefing with the guide, set off on a half-day guided tour of Beirut. Known as the 'Bride of the Middle East', Beirut is bursting with historical and cultural delights. Discover the astonishing Corniche with the Pigeon’s Grotto, unique rock formations along the coast, and the renovated downtown district. Next, visit the National Museum which houses a collection of ancient antiquities, stretching back more than 60 centuries. Lunch and set off towards the Chouf Mountains to explore the Beitedinne Palace and Deir Al Qamar, the former capital known for its red-roofed houses and astounding historical significance. Return to Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay in Beirut.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy an excursion to Baalbeck, known for its detailed temple ruins dating back to the Roman Empire. Considered Lebanon's greatest treasure, spend some time exploring the well-preserved ruins and contemplating the power and wealth of Imperial Rome. Visit the temple complex, home to Jupiter’s Temple, Bacchus Temple and the Temple of Venus. Lunch in the area before continuing to Ksara, one of the most famous wineries in the region. Enjoy a wine tasting session of the best white, rose and red wines produced in the Middle East. Afterwards, head to Anjar to visit the recently excavated Umayyad-period town. Return to Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay in Beirut. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, delve into the country's Phoenician history in Tyr, in the south of Lebanon. On the way, stop at the city of Sidon to visit the caravanserai, the old souks, and the Sea Castle. The Phoenicians were famed for their purple-dyed textiles and far-reaching empire. Once an island city of unprecedented splendour, spend your time in Tyr getting to know the triumphal arch, the public baths, and the Hippodrome. Enjoy lunch in Tyr before heading to Echmoun, an ancient temple dedicated to the God of Sidon. Return to Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay in Beirut.

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off this morning to discover the Grottoes of Jeita. Be amazed by Lebanon’s natural miracle; a striking nine-kilometre-long labyrinth of galleries set over two levels. On the lower, river level enjoy a unique flat-bottom boat ride past the weird and wonderful rock formations. In the upper grotto enjoy exploring the amazing mineral formations, some of which bare resemblances to wild animals. Back outside, head to Harissa, famous for the spice and for the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon. Visit the statue and enjoy spectacular views over Jounieh's Bay. Lunch in Harissa. Return to Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay in Beirut.

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, head to Batroun, famous for its lemon groves and delicious fresh lemonade. Explore the historic Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches and soak up the laid-back atmosphere of this coastal town. In the afternoon head to Byblos considered the oldest harbour in the world where you can indulge in a hearty seafood lunch. At the end of the afternoon, return to Beirut. Dinner and overnight stay in Beirut.