Beirut, Beiteddine Palace & Deir el Qamar | Full Day Small Group

Beirut, Lebanon
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The perfect introduction to Lebanon — all in one wonderfully complete and thoroughly enjoyable day. This small-group guided tour combines Beirut's most iconic city landmarks with two of the Chouf Mountains' most beautiful destinations, with a professional guide, lunch fully included, and nothing extra to organise.
Begin with a guided morning tour of Beirut — Pigeon Rocks and the seafront, the grand Blue Mosque and an ancient cathedral sharing the same square, Roman baths in the heart of downtown, and the historic square where Lebanon's modern story was shaped. Then head into the Chouf Mountains for Beiteddine Palace — one of the finest palaces in the Arab world — and the perfectly preserved Ottoman village of Deir el Qamar, Lebanon's first capital. A mountain lunch included. Your professional guide brings every stop to life warmly and engagingly throughout.

Options

GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH

Tickets are not included: Please note this option does not include tickets. This cost goes on your own.
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour
Pickup included

GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH

Lunch & Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own.
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

What's included

  • Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Small group sizes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional, knowledgeable guides
  • Gratuities
  • Beiteddine Palace
  • Food or drinks unless specified

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    8:30 AM — Pickup from your Beirut hotel
    Your professional guide meets you at your hotel and the tour begins right away — Pigeon Rocks is just minutes away.
  2. Pigeon Rocks in Raouche
    10m
    Pigeon Rocks, Corniche & Zaitunay Bay
    Begin at Pigeon Rocks — Beirut's most iconic natural landmark — before a pleasant drive along the famous Corniche seafront promenade and a lovely stop at Zaitunay Bay marina. Your guide sets the scene for a city shaped by thousands of years of extraordinary history.
  3. Pass by
    Drive past the Holiday Inn Hotel — its Civil War bullet-scarred facade deliberately preserved as a powerful reminder of Lebanon's resilience.
  4. Downtown Beirut
    1h
    Beirut downtown — guided landmarks tour
    Your guide leads you through Beirut's most essential downtown landmarks — all within comfortable walking distance of each other.
  5. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Beiteddine Palace — one of the Arab world's finest palaces
    Arrive at one of the most beautiful palaces in the Arab world — built between 1788 and 1840 by Emir Bashir II. Three grand courtyards with hand-cut tilework and carved cedar-wood ceilings reveal extraordinary craftsmanship. Do not miss the underground Byzantine mosaic museum — Lebanon's finest collection of ancient mosaics, a wonderfully surprising discovery beneath the palace. Your guide brings the full story of Emir Bashir to life for the whole group.
  6. Deir el Qamar
    1h
    Deir el Qamar — Lebanon's charming first capital
    Drive to Deir el Qamar — "Monastery of the Moon" — one of the most beautifully preserved villages in Lebanon and the country's first capital. The cobblestone central square is framed by honey-stone mansions dating to the 17th and 18th centuries. A mosque and a church stand peacefully side by side — a heartwarming symbol of Lebanese coexistence that has endured here for centuries.
  7. Fakhreddine's Mosque
    30m
    Fakhreddine Mosque & Saydet el Tallé Church
    Visit the elegant 17th-century mosque of Fakhreddine II and the charming hilltop church with wonderful panoramic views over the Chouf valleys below. Two beautiful places of worship sharing the same hillside for four centuries — a touching symbol of everything that makes Deir el Qamar so special.
  8. Deir el Qamar
    1h
    Lunch in Deir el Qamar — included
    A wonderful lunch at one of Deir el Qamar's welcoming mountain restaurants — generous Lebanese mezze, grilled meats, and fresh bread with beautiful Chouf valley views. Fully included in your tour price — nothing extra to pay.
  9. Beirut
    Pass by
    Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM
    Your guide and driver bring you comfortably back to Beirut — completing a wonderful full day covering Beirut's iconic landmarks and the Chouf Mountains' most beautiful destinations, with every meal already taken care of.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick-up travelers from any Hotel, Residence or Airbnb in Beirut.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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$89.00 per person
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