8 days in Lebanon Itinerary

Sitting on the Mediterranean coast, Beirut, the country's capital and largest city, has plenty of appeal itself, as well as offering a convenient base for exploring the country's other sights and cities.

Explore Beirut's surroundings by going to Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa) and Byblos (Saint Charbel Tomb, Old Souk, &more). There's much more to do: pause for some photo ops at Jeita Grotto, shop like a local with Hamra Street, see the interesting displays at Mim Museum - Mineral Museum, and take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Beirut.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Beirut day trip planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Beirut. In April, daily temperatures in Beirut can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can drive to Baalbeck.

Baalbek, properly Baʿalbek and also known as Balbec, Baalbec or Baalbeck, is a town in the Anti-Lebanon foothills east of the Litani River in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, about 85km northeast of Beirut and about 75km north of Damascus. On the 14th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Hajar al-Hibla and then explore the ancient world of Temples of Baalbek. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Chateau Rayak, appreciate the views at Bekaa Valley, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saieda Khaoula - Mosque.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Baalbeck travel route planner.

Getting from Beirut to Baalbeck by car takes about 2 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.