Places to Visit in Lebanon

Explore Lebanon’s top destinations, region by region.

Discover Lebanon's Top Destinations

Lebanon packs an extraordinary variety into one small country.
In a single trip you can wander ancient Phoenician ports and colossal Roman temples,
hike a holy valley of cliff-side monasteries, taste world-class wines, ski a mountain in the morning
and swim in the Mediterranean by afternoon. Below you’ll find the best places to visit in Lebanon,
grouped by region — explore each destination, then discover the tour that takes you there.

Beirut & Around

The capital and the iconic sights clustered just north of it — easy day trips and half-days from the city.

● Beirut

Lebanon's vibrant capital — history, the Corniche, food and nightlife.

● Jeita Grotto

Spectacular limestone caves with an underground river, north of Beirut.

● Harissa

A hilltop shrine and cable car with sweeping views over the bay.

● Jounieh

A lively coastal city on a beautiful bay, gateway to Harissa.

● Pigeon Rocks (Raouché)

Beirut's iconic sea arches, best at sunset from the Corniche.

● Nahr al-Kalb (Dog River)

A historic river mouth carved with 3,000 years of inscriptions.

● Château Musar

Lebanon's most world-renowned winery, near Ghazir.

North Lebanon & Coast

Ancient coastal towns, the Holy Valley, the legendary Cedars and dramatic mountain scenery.

● Byblos

One of the world's oldest cities — Crusader castle, souk and harbour.

● Batroun

A charming coastal town with a Phoenician sea wall and famous lemonade.

● Ixsir Winery

— A striking eco-friendly estate above Batroun with award-winning wines.

● Tripoli

Lebanon's second city — Mamluk architecture, souks and sweets.

● Qadisha Valley

The UNESCO-listed Holy Valley of cliff-side monasteries and trails.

● Bcharré

A mountain town above the Holy Valley — Gibran's birthplace.

● Cedars of God

An ancient, UNESCO-listed forest of Lebanon's legendary cedars.

● Baatara Gorge Waterfall

A waterfall that plunges through three natural stone bridges.

● Aaqoura

A high mountain village of red rock, lakes and ancient churches.

● Douma

One of Lebanon's prettiest villages, of red-roofed stone houses.

The South

Ancient Phoenician ports, Roman ruins and revered pilgrimage sites along the southern coast.

● Sidon (Saida)

An ancient Phoenician port with a sea castle and old souks.

● Tyre (Sour)

A UNESCO-listed city with vast Roman ruins and a historic harbour.

● Maghdouche

A hilltop Marian shrine above the southern coast, near Sidon.

● Qana

The town revered by many as the Cana of the Gospel's first miracle.

Bekaa Valley

Lebanon's wine country and the colossal Roman temples of Baalbek, over the mountains east of Beirut.

● Baalbek

One of the greatest Roman temple complexes in the world.

● Anjar

A unique Umayyad city and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

● Zahlé

The capital of the Bekaa — wine, riverside dining and charm

● Château Ksara

Lebanon's oldest and largest winery, with Roman ageing caves.

● Château Kefraya

A celebrated Bekaa estate with vineyards, tastings and dining

Chouf & Mountains

Palaces, historic villages, cedar reserves and mountain adventure in the heights above Beirut.

● Beiteddine Palace

A magnificent 19th-century emir's palace in the Chouf.

● Deir el Qamar

A beautifully preserved historic village in the Chouf mountains.

● Chouf Cedar Reserve

Lebanon's largest nature reserve, with ancient cedar forests.

● Moussa Castle

A one-of-a-kind castle built single-handedly by one man.

● Faraya

Lebanon's premier mountain resort — skiing and summer adventure.

● Chouwen

Hidden emerald pools in a green valley, for hiking and a swim.

Ready to Explore Lebanon?

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