Lebanon

Places in Lebanon

• Beirut

  Beirut is a cosmopolitan capital on the Mediterranean with an outdoor café culture and European architecture. It is also Lebanon's commercial and financial hub, making it a lively base for urban exploring.

  Daily budget (USD)

  ~$82

  Best months

  Apr–Nov

• Byblos

  Byblos brings Stone Age through Ottoman ruins together with a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Crusader castle, Phoenician temples, and a picturesque port. Its compact historical center is easy to explore on foot, with Beirut close enough for a day trip or overnight stay.

  Daily budget (USD)

  ~$102

  Best months

  Mar–Nov

• Jounieh

  Jounieh is a lively coastal city on the Mediterranean shoreline of Lebanon, closely associated with Beirut yet offering a distinct atmosphere. The city combines seaside relaxation with vibrant nightlife, featuring restaurants, bars, and clubs along the bay promenade.

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• Marjayoun

  Marjayoun sits in the fertile Jordan Rift Valley with views toward Mount Hermon, offering a quieter alternative to Lebanon's busier cities. The town carries layers of history from Crusader fortifications to 20th-century conflicts, making it a meaningful stop for those interested in the region's complex past.

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• Rashaya

  Rashaya is a historic town in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley that offers visitors a glimpse into ancient civilizations, including temples built by the Qaraoun culture, Phoenicians, and Romans. The town is notable for the Citadel of Independence, an 18th-century palace built by the Shihab family that played a significant role in Lebanon's resistance against French colonial rule.

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• Sidon

  Sidon (Saida) is one of Lebanon's oldest cities, a working port where Phoenician, Crusader, and Ottoman layers are stacked together within walking distance. The Sea Castle dominates the harbor, and the old souks behind it sell traditional olive-oil soap and hand-rolled sweets that have been made in the same families for generations.

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• Tripoli

  Lebanon’s northern port pairs Mamluk architecture and Ottoman-era khans with a relaxed Mediterranean waterfront. Its old-city experience is especially rewarding for travelers drawn to oriental sweets, souks, mosques, and family life by the shore.

  Daily budget (USD)

  ~$43

  Best months

  Mar–Nov

• Tyre

  Tyre is a slower, more relaxed alternative to Beirut and Sidon, offering Lebanon's cleanest and most beautiful beaches alongside some of the finest Roman ruins outside Rome. The city sits on a peninsula in South Lebanon and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, with the world's best-preserved Roman Hippodrome as its crown jewel.

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