Beirut, Beiteddine and Deir el Qamar Small Group Tour with Lunch

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. 8:30 AM — Hotel pickup, Beirut Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel. Begin the morning with a scenic tour of Beirut's most photographed landmarks.

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2. Start at Beirut's most iconic natural landmark — two massive rock formations rising from the Mediterranean. The perfect opening photo stop and a symbol of the city recognised worldwide.

   10 min

3. A short stop along Beirut's famous seafront promenade near the Manara lighthouse. Sweeping views of the Mediterranean with the city skyline as your backdrop.

   5 min

4. A quick photo stop at Beirut's upscale waterfront marina — a striking contrast of yachts, modern architecture, and Mediterranean views that captures the city's cosmopolitan energy.

   5 min

5. Drive past the landmark Holiday Inn Hotel — an iconic relic of the Lebanese Civil War, its bullet-scarred facade a powerful reminder of Beirut's resilient history.

   5 min

6. Standing directly beside the mosque, Saint George Cathedral is one of Beirut's oldest churches and a striking symbol of Lebanon's religious coexistence. The juxtaposition of mosque and cathedral side by side is one of the most photographed scenes in the city.

   10 min

7. Walk through Beirut's most historically charged public space — the site of the 2005 Cedar Revolution, the 2019 uprising, and decades of the city's political and social life. Your guide brings the square's layered history to life.

   10 min

8. Stroll through Beirut's elegant French Mandate-era downtown, centered on the star-shaped Place de l'Étoile and its iconic clock tower. The beautifully restored buildings showcase the city's blend of French, Ottoman, and Levantine architecture.

   10 min

9. Admire the grand Blue Mosque of Beirut, completed in 2008 and one of the largest mosques in Lebanon. Its Ottoman-inspired domes and minarets frame Martyrs' Square, the historic heart of the city and a powerful symbol of Lebanese resilience.

   10 min

10. A brief visit to the modern Beirut Souks, built over the ancient marketplace and incorporating archaeological discoveries into its design. A compelling fusion of the ancient and contemporary that defines post-war Beirut.

    10 min

11. Arrive at one of the Arab world's most magnificent palaces, built by Emir Bashir II in the early 19th century. Explore grand courtyards, intricate geometric tilework, cedar-wood ceilings, and the remarkable underground museum housing the finest collection of Byzantine mosaics in Lebanon. A true architectural masterpiece set against the Chouf mountain backdrop.

    1.5 hAdmission included

12. Wander the honey-stone streets of Deir el Qamar, Lebanon's first capital under the Ma'an dynasty and one of the best-preserved Ottoman-era villages in the country. The central square is framed by 17th and 18th-century mansions, a palace, a mosque, and a church — all within steps of each other.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Beirut

• Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 193 day trips we list in Beirut.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Beirut

Beirut is Lebanon's capital on a Mediterranean headland, a Phoenician port city with Roman remains and mountains rising close behind.

Beirut juts into the Mediterranean on a rocky headland, with the snow-streaked peaks of Mount Lebanon rising behind. Founded by the Phoenicians, it became the Roman city of Berytus, famed for its school of law, and the remains of Roman baths lie in the city centre. The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, with its blue domes, and the nearby churches of St George show the mix of faiths.

Top-ranked sights in Beirut: Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon (Notre Dame du Liban), Byblos (Jbeil).

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