7-Day Itinerary for Traveling in Lebanon

Day 1: Arrival in Beirut

• Arrival at Beirut International Airport (Visa: Check your visa requirements before travel. Some nationalities may need a visa on arrival.)
• Transfer to Hotel in Beirut (Recommended: Le Gray or Phoenicia Hotel)
• Explore Hamra Street and Gemmayzeh (Shopping, dining, and nightlife)
• Visit the National Museum of Beirut (History and artifacts from prehistoric times to the Ottoman era)

Day 2: Exploring Beirut

• Morning Visit to the Beirut Souks (Traditional Arabic marketplace)
• Lunch at Raouche Rock (Pigeon Rocks) (Famous spot for Lebanese cuisine with a view)
• Afternoon Visit to the Beirut Art Center and Sursock Museum (Contemporary art exhibitions and historic art collections)
• Evening Stroll along Corniche (Beautiful seaside promenade)

Day 3: Baalbek and Anjar

• Morning Departure to Baalbek (UNESCO World Heritage Site with Roman Temples)
• Lunch in Baalbek (Try local dishes like Kibbeh and Sfiha)
• Afternoon Visit to Anjar Umayyad Ruins (Ancient city with unique circular architecture)
• Return to Beirut

Day 4: Byblos and Jeita Grottoes

• Morning Departure to Byblos (Ancient Phoenician city and UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Lunch in Byblos (Fish dishes are popular here)
• Afternoon Visit to the Jeita Grottoes (Stunning limestone caverns)
• Return to Beirut

Day 5: Beqaa Valley and Ksara Winery

• Morning Departure to Beqaa Valley (Lebanon’s wine country)
• Visit Ksara Winery (Oldest winery in the Middle East with tours and tastings)
• Lunch at a local restaurant in the Bekaa Valley (Meats and salads are popular dishes)
• Afternoon Visit to Oasis Village (Authentic Lebanese village experience)
• Return to Beirut

Day 6: Jounieh and Harissa

• Morning Departure to Jounieh (Famous for its waterfront and cable car)
• Ride the Teleferique de Téléphérique de Jounieh (Cable car ride with stunning views)
• Visit Our Lady of Lebanon statue in Harissa (Large Marian apparition site)
• Lunch at a seafront restaurant in Jounieh (Seafood dishes are popular here)
• Return to Beirut

Day 7: Departure from Beirut

• Check out of Hotel
• Transfer to Beirut International Airport
• Departure