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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