30 days in Beirut 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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Beirut: Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa), Baalbeck (Baalbek Roman Ruins & Temples of Baalbek) and Saint Charbel Statue (in Faraiya). The adventure continues: get a taste of the local shopping with Beirut Souks, pause for some photo ops at Jeita Grotto, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Beirut, and gain insight at American University of Beirut.

For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Beirut trip planner.

In January, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 13°C.