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.

You've now added Food Tours to your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Beirut: Our Lady of Lebanon (in Harissa) and Beit Eddine (in Beiteddine). There's lots more to do: appreciate the history behind Jeita Grotto, don't miss a visit to Gemmayzeh Street, and stop by Selim Mouzannar.

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Damascus, Syria to Beirut is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Damascus in September, you will find days in Beirut are a bit cooler (36°C), and nights are a bit warmer (28°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to Beirut.

Change things up with these side-trips from Beirut: Byblos (Roman Theater, Old Souk, &more). See some other sides of Beirut: get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Beirut, examine the collection at Mim Museum - Mineral Museum, shop like a local with Hamra Street, and push the limits with Lebanon Local Tour.

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On the 13th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Beirut.

On the 13th (Sun), gain insight at American University of Beirut and then don't miss a visit to Zaitunay Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at St. George Maronite Cathedral, take a stroll through Beirut Souks, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George, and finally get outside with Place de l'Etoile.

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Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.