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Beirut
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8:30 AM — Hotel pickup, Beirut
Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel. Begin the morning with a scenic tour of Beirut's most photographed landmarks.
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Pigeon Rocks in Raouche
10m
Start at Beirut's most iconic natural landmark — two massive rock formations rising from the Mediterranean. The perfect opening photo stop and a symbol of the city recognised worldwide.
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Corniche Beirut
5m
A short stop along Beirut's famous seafront promenade near the Manara lighthouse. Sweeping views of the Mediterranean with the city skyline as your backdrop.
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5m
A quick photo stop at Beirut's upscale waterfront marina — a striking contrast of yachts, modern architecture, and Mediterranean views that captures the city's cosmopolitan energy.
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5m
Drive past the landmark Holiday Inn Hotel — an iconic relic of the Lebanese Civil War, its bullet-scarred facade a powerful reminder of Beirut's resilient history.
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Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George
10m
Standing directly beside the mosque, Saint George Cathedral is one of Beirut's oldest churches and a striking symbol of Lebanon's religious coexistence. The juxtaposition of mosque and cathedral side by side is one of the most photographed scenes in the city.
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Martyr's Square
10m
Walk through Beirut's most historically charged public space — the site of the 2005 Cedar Revolution, the 2019 uprising, and decades of the city's political and social life. Your guide brings the square's layered history to life.
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Place de l'Etoile
10m
Stroll through Beirut's elegant French Mandate-era downtown, centered on the star-shaped Place de l'Étoile and its iconic clock tower. The beautifully restored buildings showcase the city's blend of French, Ottoman, and Levantine architecture.
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Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
10m
Admire the grand Blue Mosque of Beirut, completed in 2008 and one of the largest mosques in Lebanon. Its Ottoman-inspired domes and minarets frame Martyrs' Square, the historic heart of the city and a powerful symbol of Lebanese resilience.
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Beirut Souks
10m
A brief visit to the modern Beirut Souks, built over the ancient marketplace and incorporating archaeological discoveries into its design. A compelling fusion of the ancient and contemporary that defines post-war Beirut.
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1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Arrive at one of the Arab world's most magnificent palaces, built by Emir Bashir II in the early 19th century. Explore grand courtyards, intricate geometric tilework, cedar-wood ceilings, and the remarkable underground museum housing the finest collection of Byzantine mosaics in Lebanon. A true architectural masterpiece set against the Chouf mountain backdrop.
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30m
Wander the honey-stone streets of Deir el Qamar, Lebanon's first capital under the Ma'an dynasty and one of the best-preserved Ottoman-era villages in the country. The central square is framed by 17th and 18th-century mansions, a palace, a mosque, and a church — all within steps of each other.
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Fakhreddine's Mosque
15m
Visit the 17th-century mosque built by the legendary Druze emir Fakhreddine II, who ruled Greater Syria and is considered one of the founding fathers of modern Lebanon. A rare example of a historic mosque open to respectful visitors in a mixed-faith Lebanese village.
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Saydet El Talle Church
15m
End your time in Deir el Qamar at this hilltop Maronite church overlooking the village and the Chouf valleys below. A peaceful and scenic final stop before the drive back to Beirut.
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Roman Baths
10m
See the remarkably preserved Roman bath complex dating back to the 3rd century AD, excavated in the heart of downtown Beirut. A reminder that this city has been continuously inhabited for over 5,000 years.
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Beirut
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Drop-off at your Beirut hotel after a full day spanning the capital's iconic landmarks and the timeless beauty of the Chouf Mountains.
