Beirut, Beiteddine & Deir el Qamar — Small Group Tour

See the highlights of the capital, then climb into the beautiful Chouf mountains on this guided small-group tour. Take in Beirut’s landmarks before visiting the elegant Beiteddine Palace and the historic stone village of Deir el Qamar.
Departing daily from Beirut at 8:30 AM, with a professional guide and lunch and all entrance tickets included, it’s a perfect blend of city and mountains in one easy day.

Tour Highlights

  • See Beirut’s highlights — Downtown, the Corniche and Pigeon Rocks
  • Tour the magnificent Beiteddine Palace
  • Wander historic Deir el Qamar, a preserved stone village
  • Enjoy the scenery of the Chouf mountains
  • Guide, lunch and all entrance tickets included
Historic Downtown Beirut street and architecture

Your Day / Itinerary

  • 8:30 AM — Hotel pickup in Beirut
  • Beirut highlights — Downtown, the Corniche and Pigeon Rocks
  • Deir el Qamar — the historic village and old squares
  • Lunch (included)
  • Beiteddine Palace — the palace, courtyards and mosaics
  • Return to Beirut — about 8 hours after pickup

What's Included

  •  Comfortable, air-conditioned transport
  •  Professional English / Arabic-speaking guide
  •  Hotel, Airbnb or residence pickup & drop-off in Beirut
  • All entrance tickets to the sites
  •  Lunch
  •  Guaranteed daily departure at 8:30 AM

What's Not Included

  •  Gratuities (optional)
  •  Personal expenses
  •  Extra drinks beyond lunch

Good to Know

Wear comfortable walking shoes for the palace and village. Note that Beiteddine Palace may close on Mondays — the day is planned accordingly. Modest clothing is appreciated at religious sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — daily guaranteed departure from Beirut at 8:30 AM (the itinerary adapts if Beiteddine Palace is closed on Mondays).

Professional guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance tickets and lunch.

A moderate amount — walking around the palace grounds and through Deir el Qamar, so comfortable shoes are recommended.