Is it your first time visiting Lebanon? Looking to explore the different areas of Lebanon, with a special twist? Then this one is for you! This experience is designed for travelers who want the essentials, but also crave authenticity, flavor, and connection. On this 7-day journey, you’ll surely explore Lebanon’s must-sees, but the real experience lies in between, where you’ll also get to eat in villages, meet artisans, farmers, and winemakers, and live the rhythm of everyday Lebanese life.
7 Days
Suitable for all age
Starting from Beirut
| Destination: | Beirut, Chouf, Beqaa, Baalbek, North Lebanon, Batroun, Byblos, Mount Lebanon |
| Pricing: | 1250$ / per person – based on a minimum of 6 participants and double occupancy at hotel or guesthouse. Final price may vary for smaller or larger groups. |
| Flexibility & Customization: | Itinerary order can be adjusted and program details can be customized based on your group’s schedule or preferences. |
| Departure: | Pick-up from Beirut International Airport or selected hotel |
| Return: | Drop-off at Beirut |
| Language: | English, French, Arabic (Spanish & Portuguese can be arranged upon request and availability) |
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| Optional Activities: | Beach time in Batroun, Additional tour on final day in Tripoli |
| What to Bring: | Insurance, Water bottle, Comfortable shoes, Sunscreen, Curiosity |
| Additional Notes: | The order of day tours and visits might be updated based on your arrival day (weekday or weekend, weather…) |
Tour Plan
01
Day 1:Arrival
Accommodation: Boutique hotel or guesthouse in Gemmayzeh.
Activities:
- Arrival and Airport pick-up
- Check-in Note: Optional activities to be added based on arrival time (extra cost might apply)
02
Day 2: First Impressions – Beirut & Beyond
Accommodation: In Gemmayzeh.
Activities:
- Lebanese Breakfast
- Walk in Beirut and intro to different areas of the city
- Guided Tour at the National Museum
- Lebanese lunch
- Visit Jeita Grotto
- Visit Lady of Lebanon sanctuary (With optional cable car ride)
- Cooking with a local host and dinner
03
Day 3: Uncovering Mount Lebanon - Chouf Experience
Accommodation: In Gemmayzeh
Activities:
- Traditional Breakfast: Try the Levantine Kaak
- Visit the Historical Beiteddine Palace
- Lunch at a local micro-winery or at a village restaurant with a beautiful waterfall
- Walk in the Chouf Cedars Reserve
- Stop at loom weaver (Nol craftsman) in Baadaran
- Stop at a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the valleys of Mount Lebanon
- Heritage walk in the village of Deir El Qamar
04
Day 4: A trip back in Time, Temples & Wine
Accommodation: In Gemmayzeh
Activities:
- Breakfast at traditional Tannour with Zaatar, cheese, labneh
- Guided visit at the Baalbek Temples
- Visit to the Roman Quarry
- Sfiha Baalbakiyye tasting at a local bakery
- Wine tasting at one of the most prominent Lebanese Wineries
- Lunch
- Potential visit to a second winery (If time allows)
05
Day 5: The perfect combination of Mediterranean History and culture
Accommodation: In Batroun
Activities:
- Check-out from Beirut
- Explore the Historical city of Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
- Visit the Balou Balaa Sinkhole (baatara Gorge)
- Enjoy a home-cooked lunch in the mountains
- Stop at the local souk of Douma
- Potential visit to a second winery (If time allows)
- Arrive in Batroun and check-in
- Evening walk and Lemonade Tasting
- Enjoy sunset over the mediterranean
06
Day 6: The Northern Mountains
Accommodation: In Batroun
Activities:
- Visit Saydet El Nourieh Monastery
- Walk through Cedars of God
- Enjoy an amazing lunch at Oyoun Orghosh (this area is only accessible around summer time)
- Stroll around Ehden’s Midan (village square) and taste Sahlab or other Lebanese sweets
- Visit to Qadisha Valley (Possible meetup with a resident monk)
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Day 7: Is it a goodbye or see you again soon?
Accommodation: None (Departure Day)
Activities:
- Check-out from Batroun
- Dropoff at the airport
- Note: Optional 3-4 hour tour in Tripoli can be organized (if travel time permits, for extra cost)
