EXPLORE
BEIRUT ESSENTIALS
DOWNTOWN BEIRUT
Stroll through history, architecture, cafés, and restored heritage buildings
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BEIRUT SOUKS & SAIFI VILLAGE
Shopping, art, boutique vibe, Saifi is perfect for architecture lovers
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GEMMAYZE & MAR MIKHAEL
Charming old streets, art galleries, bars & design cafés
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SURSOCK MUSEUM
Modern & contemporary art museum housed in a historic Venetian-Ottoman style mansion in Achrafieh
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BEIRUT
Exceptional archeological collection — short, meaningful visit
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ZAITUNA BAY
Marina promenade, sunset drinks and dinner
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PIGEON ROCKS (RAOUCHE)
Dramatic seaside cliffs and iconic natural rock arches standing in the Mediterranean
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MEDITERRANEAN COASTLINE
BYBLOS (JBEIL)
One of the oldest cities in the world — castle, souk, port, seafood, sunsets
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BATROUN
Phoenician wall, charming old town, sea clubs, lemonade & charming streets
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ANFEH
A charming seaside village known for its white-and-blue houses
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MOUNTAINS & LAKES
THE CEDARS OF GOD
Visit the Cedars Forest, stunning mountain scenery
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FARAYA & FAQRA
Scenic drives, Roman ruins, mountain resorts
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BELOU BALAA FALLS
It is considered one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls
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CHOUWEN LAKE
Nestled in the heart of a Biosphere Reserve, Chouwen Lake is a dreamy escape into nature
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MUST VISIT
JEITA GROTTO
One of Lebanon’s most iconic landmarks formed over millions of years
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HARISSA
Cable car over Jounieh Bay and a Basilica view deck
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BAALBEK TEMPLE
A magnificent set of Roman temples in the Beq'aa Valley, designated UNESCO World Heritage site
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BEITEDDINE & DEIR EL QAMAR
Historic palaces, courtyards & stone Lebanese charm
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BEFORE YOU LEAVE
WINERIES
Château Ksara, Château Kefraya, Domaine des Tourelles (both in the Bekaa region), Ixsir (Batroun region) — wine tasting and lunch
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SOUVENIRS & CRAFTS
Sursock Museum gift shop, Beit Kanz gift shop, Orient 499, Image d’Orient
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