8 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Beirut side-trips: Paragliding Club Thermique (in Jounieh), Baalbeck (Baalbek Roman Ruins, Temples of Baalbek, &more) and Byblos (Byblos Citadel, Byblos Castle, &more). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some photo ops at Jeita Grotto, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Beirut, examine the collection at Mim Museum - Mineral Museum, and make a trip to Zaitunay Bay.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Beirut trip planner.

In September, daytime highs in Beirut are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C.