What to do and see in Beirut, Lebanon: The Best Day Trips from

August 8, 2021 Sheron Bogner

Often called "Paris of the Middle East", Beirut is a thriving hotspot for shopping, socializing and sightseeing, despite many wars and unrest. The city has been rebuilt several times, with modern architecture sharing space with Ottoman and colonial French buildings. Bustling streets such as Hamra and Ashrafieh provide hopping nightlife while the National Museum and the Gibran Museum give visitors a taste of the city's history. The Corniche is the place for activities like jogging and biking.
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1. Tripoli - Batroun (Full day)

Dave Lebanon D.M.C
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Tripoli is the second largest city in Lebanon. The Beautiful city combines the ancient and the modern. Our objective is the old souks in the heart of the city. Small shops of all kind. Craftsmen, traditional pastries, fishermen, dressmakers, carpenters, painters and a number of artificial artistes gathering in a 500 years old open air market trying to sell their products. Uptown is the Crusades fortress . All civilizations and armies seized this strategic spot to control the city and its surroundings. The sweets palace dates back to 1881 when a family of talented Chefs decided to start a big sweet factory in the city. It is not only Baklava but a wide variety of tastes and pastry arts displayed in front of you for your savor and your personal palate… the Chef is there and happy to explain about every single flavor. An average ride to this small lovely Phoenician city of Batroun; the tourist’s street is such a lovely place as well as the old Phoenician wall defenses and port.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Afternoon tea, Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By maria_hobeika

It was an excellent experience and a very fun time with the knowledgeable driver. He knew the places and roads as we all know the ABCs. The vehicle was extra clean and comfortable, and the tours extremely smooth. We highly recommend this chauffeur service.

2. Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour

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Treat your taste buds to the flavors of Lebanon famous wine region on a full day tour through Lebanon countryside from Beirut. Visit three or four local wineries and vineyards and learn about traditional production methods, and taste different type of local wine.

Inclusions: Comfortable Private Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine Tasting fees

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By alister20

I recently visited Baalbek, Qadisha Valley, Sidon, Tyre, Chouf Mountains, Byblos, Batroun, Tripoli and enjoyed the tours organized by Lebanon Tours and Travels. The day tours are well designed to include essential sites, lunch with local flavors, and some with local guides. My driver/guide Albert is professional and friendly who has made the trip a memorable experience. The tour company is also helpful on many requests including taking you to a PCR test if needed. Lebanon is a beautiful country with amazing history and culture, and this tour company is highly recommended if you get to visit.

3. Small-Group Tour to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche with Lunch Included

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See the highlights of Tyre with a guide, and gain a depth of understanding of The city that has many ancient sites, including the Tyre Hippodrome and it is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Also known as Saida, you will visit the city of Sidon that has been inhabited since very early in prehistory and was the most powerful city-state of ancient Phoenicia. A final stop in Our Lady of Awaiting also known as Our Lady of Mantara, a Marian shrine in Maghdouché, Lebanon, believed to be the one where the Virgin Mary rested while she waited for Jesus when visiting Sidon. This tour includes admission ticket and lunch as well pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Bottled water, Entrance fees, English Speaking Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By alister20

I recently visited Baalbek, Qadisha Valley, Sidon, Tyre, Chouf Mountains, Byblos, Batroun, Tripoli and enjoyed the tours organized by Lebanon Tours and Travels. The day tours are well designed to include essential sites, lunch with local flavors, and some with local guides. My driver/guide Albert is professional and friendly who has made the trip a memorable experience. The tour company is also helpful on many requests including taking you to a PCR test if needed. Lebanon is a beautiful country with amazing history and culture, and this tour company is highly recommended if you get to visit.

4. PRIVATE Minivan & Driver (up to 9 passengers)

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(Up to 9 Passengers) Ride with our fully licensed and insured professional knowledgeable and friendly chauffeurs for the first and last miles of your journey in modern, clean and sanitized vehicles. There are no hidden surprises. Your affordable, all-inclusive rate covers all taxes, tolls, fuel and parking fees.. Vehicle type: Hyundai H1 or similar.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: All food and beverages, Tour guide

Reviewed By paulkath2015

If your in need of a very professional and knowledgeable tour guide or just a driver then look no further than Dave Lebanon. Dave is punctual, courteous and above all good company from collecting you at the airport to a days tour around historical site of Lebanon

5. Baalbek - Anjar - Ksara Trip

Beirut, Lebanon Zingy Ride
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Explore temples of Baalbeck, which makes up the largest and best preserved corpus of roman architecture left around. The acropolis occupies the top of an artificial hill built up of different layers of habitation. Discover Anjar's city that was built in the early 8th century A.D. Inside the city’s strong fortifications are the remains of streets, three palaces, souks, two hammams and a Mosque. Visit Ksara, the refuge of the well known Ksara wine where thousands of the old wine bottles are preserved. A tasting of the best wines is done during the visits.

Inclusions: English / Arabic Speaking Driver, Parking Fees, Pickup From Hotel & Return, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fee, Guide

Reviewed By nuzzomo123

I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking classes I had with Robin. They were a lockdown birthday present from my Husband. Fantastic gift idea! Robin was very kind, pleasant, and extremely flexible! I am pregnant and cannot stay on my feet for very long. Robin was kind enough to split the cooking class in two separate lessons. The food was excellent and my husband and I had a lot of fun learning about Lebanon and the country's culinary delights! I highly recommend this experience!

6. Aaqoura Lakes - Baatara Waterfall - Batroun

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Discover Baatara Gorge Waterfall droping 255 metres (837 ft) into the Baatara Pothole.Afterwards visit Mseilha Fort built on a long, narrow limestone rock.Last Visit Batroun old souk and port, overlooking the old harbor / fishermen’s port is the Maronite Saint – Stephan Note: There's little or no water at Baatara waterfall (JUNE-OCTOBER)

Inclusions: Transportation, Hotel pick up and drop off, Guide, Entrance fees to all sites, Hike down to Baatara

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Reviewed By nuzzomo123

I thoroughly enjoyed the cooking classes I had with Robin. They were a lockdown birthday present from my Husband. Fantastic gift idea! Robin was very kind, pleasant, and extremely flexible! I am pregnant and cannot stay on my feet for very long. Robin was kind enough to split the cooking class in two separate lessons. The food was excellent and my husband and I had a lot of fun learning about Lebanon and the country's culinary delights! I highly recommend this experience!

7. Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Byblos from Beirut

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Explore ancient history, and the beauty of nature on an combination tour that features some of the must sees of Lebanon in a single day. Stroll through the the stalactites and stalagmites limestone caves in Jeita Grotto, visit Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa where you can experience the gondolla lift, and visit Byblos, to discover the crusader castle, the sea port and have a free time in the old souks.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Driver, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off

Exclusions: Entrance Fees to all sites, Lunch

Reviewed By lanasP4533CG

Can't recommend this tour highly enough. The tasting was well organised and hosted by very knowledgeable staff and our guide was very friendly. Ksara was the best and I loved the other wineries.

8. Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Saint Charbel from Beirut

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Discover the beauty of the mother nature at Jeita Grotto (Also Known As The Pearl of Nature) that was nominated as one of the seven wonders of the world. Explore the upper grotto by foot, and take a small boat to discover the lower grotto. Then head to Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine at Harissa, located 600 meters above sea level, and experience the cable car ride to enjoy the magical view of Jounieh Bay. Then continue to visit Saint Charbel in Annaya, a place of pilgrimage and a national shrine for all people of all faiths to visit, reach out and be blessed.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, English Speaking Driver, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance Fees to all sites

Reviewed By lanasP4533CG

Can't recommend this tour highly enough. The tasting was well organised and hosted by very knowledgeable staff and our guide was very friendly. Ksara was the best and I loved the other wineries.

9. Full Day Private Trip to Baalbek Anjar and Ksara from Beirut

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Discover the best of Lebanon and visit some of the most cherished monuments on a tour in the Bekaa valley region. Get picked up from your hotel in Beirut's city center for an easy journey and spend your time exploring two UNESCO World Heritage Site. Baalback is one of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture and Anjar is a good testimony to the Umayyad civilization. Learn more about Lebanon wines while sampling a selection of one red, one white, and one rosé at Ksara, the largest and most famous winery in Lebanon.

Inclusions: Comfortable Private Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Local guide in Baalback, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance fees

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Reviewed By alister20

I recently visited Baalbek, Qadisha Valley, Sidon, Tyre, Chouf Mountains, Byblos, Batroun, Tripoli and enjoyed the tours organized by Lebanon Tours and Travels. The day tours are well designed to include essential sites, lunch with local flavors, and some with local guides. My driver/guide Albert is professional and friendly who has made the trip a memorable experience. The tour company is also helpful on many requests including taking you to a PCR test if needed. Lebanon is a beautiful country with amazing history and culture, and this tour company is highly recommended if you get to visit.

10. Jeita Grotto through Harissa and Byblos Full Day Private Trip

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Enjoy your day with a private tour from Beirut, that is designed to combine some well-known highlights such as the Jeita grotto, that was chosen as an official finalist representing Lebanon and selected as one of the 14 worldwide landmarks for new 7 wonders of nature competition. After, visit Harissa, a key Christian pilgrimage site with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon and one of the most important shrines in the world honoring Mary, Mother of Jesus. Finally explore Byblos. one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour also allows some free time that you can use for shopping or some more sightseeing.

Inclusions: Comfortable Private Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, English speaking driver, Local guide in Byblos, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance fees

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Reviewed By alister20

I recently visited Baalbek, Qadisha Valley, Sidon, Tyre, Chouf Mountains, Byblos, Batroun, Tripoli and enjoyed the tours organized by Lebanon Tours and Travels. The day tours are well designed to include essential sites, lunch with local flavors, and some with local guides. My driver/guide Albert is professional and friendly who has made the trip a memorable experience. The tour company is also helpful on many requests including taking you to a PCR test if needed. Lebanon is a beautiful country with amazing history and culture, and this tour company is highly recommended if you get to visit.

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