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 Jeita Grotto (in Jitta) and Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa). And it doesn't end there: stop by Beirut Souks, examine the collection at Mim Museum - Mineral Museum, explore the striking landscape at Pigeon Rocks in Raouche, and make a trip to Corniche Beirut.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Beirut road trip site.

Amman, Jordan to Beirut is an approximately 4-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amman to Beirut is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Amman in February, things will get somewhat warmer in Beirut: highs are around 23°C and lows about 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can go by car to Tripoli.

A tour of Tripoli usually involves a visit to the old Mamluk-style city and its harbor overlooked by a crusader citadel.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Memoire Du Temps, explore the historical opulence of Byblos Castle, and then make a trip to Old Souk. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Taynal Mosque, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Stephan's Cathedral, then get great views at Saydet el Nouriyi Monastery, and finally stop by Miky's Accessories.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Tripoli road trip tool.

Getting from Beirut to Tripoli by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in February, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to 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. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Hajar al-Hibla and then explore the ancient world of Temples of Baalbek. On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of Saieda Khaoula - Mosque, admire the verdant scenery at Bekaa Valley, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Chateau Rayak.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Baalbeck trip planner.

Traveling by car from Tripoli to Baalbeck takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In February, daily temperatures in Baalbeck can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can fly back home.