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Roman temples at Baalbek, the buzzing nightlife of Beirut, ancient cedar forests and Mediterranean beaches โ€” Lebanon packs millennia and energy into a tiny coast.

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Capital
Beirut
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Currency
Lebanese Pound (LBP) / USD
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Language
Arabic, French
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Best time
Aprโ€“Jun, Sepโ€“Oct
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Visa
Visa on arrival / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$50 โ€“ $350
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Safety
Check advisories
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Main airport
Beirut (BEY)
Overview

Why travellers love Lebanon

Beirut's resilient nightlife and food, the Roman grandeur of Baalbek, the Jeita Grotto and the cedars of the mountains define a Lebanon trip.

Famed for cuisine and hospitality; check current advisories before planning.

Where to go

Top places in Lebanon

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Beirut

Beirut

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Nightlife, food and Mediterranean energy.

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Baalbek

Baalbek

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

Colossal Roman temple ruins.

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Byblos

Byblos

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

One of the world's oldest port cities.

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The Cedars & Qadisha

The Cedars & Qadisha

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Ancient cedars and a holy valley.

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Plan day by day

Lebanon itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Beirut โ†’ Baalbek โ†’ Byblos
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 โ€“ $1,750
1–2

Beirut

Nightlife, food and Mediterranean energy.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Food ยท Nightlife
3–4

Baalbek

Colossal Roman temple ruins.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
5

Byblos

One of the world's oldest port cities.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ History ยท Beach
Route
Beirut โ†’ Baalbek โ†’ Byblos โ†’ The Cedars & Qadisha
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 โ€“ $2,450
1–2

Beirut

Nightlife, food and Mediterranean energy.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Food ยท Nightlife
3–4

Baalbek

Colossal Roman temple ruins.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
5–6

Byblos

One of the world's oldest port cities.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Beach
7

The Cedars & Qadisha

Ancient cedars and a holy valley.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature ยท Culture
Route
Beirut โ†’ Baalbek โ†’ Byblos โ†’ The Cedars & Qadisha
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 โ€“ $3,500
1–3

Beirut

Nightlife, food and Mediterranean energy.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ City ยท Food ยท Nightlife
4–6

Baalbek

Colossal Roman temple ruins.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ History ยท Iconic
7–8

Byblos

One of the world's oldest port cities.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Beach
9–10

The Cedars & Qadisha

Ancient cedars and a holy valley.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Culture
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Visa & entry

Lebanon visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa on arrival or eVisa for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
Yes for many
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities get a visa on arrival; an Israeli stamp can cause refusal. Check current advisories carefully. Always verify with the official Lebanon immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Lebanon visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Lebanon budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$350+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Lebanon budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Lebanon

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Baalbek

Among the grandest Roman ruins anywhere.

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Cedars of God

Ancient cedar forest in the mountains.

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Jeita Grotto

Spectacular limestone caverns.

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Byblos

Ancient harbour town and beaches.

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Lebanese cuisine

World-famous mezze and hospitality.

Get outside

Nature in Lebanon

All nature
Blog

Lebanon travel articles

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