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Lebanon Uncovered

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Beirut, Lebanon → Beirut, Lebanon

Country: Lebanon
Start: Beirut, Lebanon
End: Beirut, Lebanon
Date: Flexible
Duration: 9 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Easy
Meals: 8 breakfasts
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Beirut’s National Museum, Martyrs’ Square, Beirut Souks, and Zaitounay Bay.
Visit the limestone chambers and underground river system of Jeita Grotto.
View the Mediterranean coastline from Harissa’s Our Lady of Lebanon.
Walk through Byblos, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Discover the Roman temples and sanctuaries of Baalbek.
Explore the 8th-century Umayyad ruins of Anjar.
Visit the monasteries and cliffside hermitages of the Qadisha Valley.
Walk among the cedar groves of the Cedars of God Forest.
See Kahlil Gibran’s manuscripts and artworks in Bsharré.
Explore the Crusader Sea Castle and caravanserais of Sidon.
Visit Tyre’s Roman hippodrome, necropolis, and monumental arch.
Discover the sanctuary of Saint Charbel in Annaya.
Explore the Mamluk-era souks, mosques, and citadel of Tripoli.
Visit the Ottoman palaces and stone courtyards of Deir el-Qamar.
Tour Beiteddine Palace, Lebanon’s largest 19th-century palace complex.
Hike through the cedar forests of the Barouk Reserve.

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Itinerary

Must Know

Inclusions

Meet and greet assistance upon arrival
Entry visa to Lebanon (currently free for Australian nationals)
Private transportation and transfers throughout the tour
Accommodation as listed or similar
Daily breakfast
Guided tours and excursions as per itinerary
Professional licensed English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to all monuments, museums, archaeological sites, and attractions listed in the itinerary
Portage at hotels
VAT and all local taxes

Exclusions

International flights
Lunches and dinners
Drinks and beverages
Optional winery entrance and tasting fees
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and hotel extras
Visa fees not specified as included
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions or in the itinerary

Notes

Israeli visa, entry stamp, or evidence of travel to the Palestinian territories, whether used or unused, results in refusal of entry into Lebanon.
Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry.

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in Lebanese history, archaeology, and religion.
Want a balance of cultural touring and natural scenery.
Interested in Phoenician, Roman, Crusader, Ottoman, and Maronite heritage.
Comfortable with full-day sightseeing and moderate walking.
Photographers interested in mountain landscapes, cedar forests, monasteries, and Mediterranean coastlines.
Seeking a comprehensive overview of Lebanon in a single itinerary.
Interested in museums, souks, monasteries, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Seeking a fast-paced luxury or resort-style holiday
Limited mobility or difficulty walking on uneven terrain, stairs, or cobbled streets.
Uncomfortable with long road journeys through mountain regions.
Expecting nightlife-focused or beach-focused travel experiences.
Want extensive downtime or multiple leisure days.
Unable to meet Lebanon’s passport and entry requirements.

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Lebanon Uncovered

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Beirut

Day 2: Beirut

Day 3: Jeita Grotto – Harissa – Byblos – Beirut

Day 4: Baalbek – Anjar – Bekaa Valley – Beirut

Day 5: Qadisha Valley – Cedars of God – Bsharré – Beirut

Day 6: Sidon – Tyre – Eshmoun – Beirut

Day 7: Annaya – Batroun – Tripoli – Beirut

Day 8: Deir el-Qamar – Beiteddine – Barouk Cedars Reserve – Beirut

Day 9: Departure