Lebanon
Holidays & Travel Facts

Coolly combining the ancient with the ultramodern, Lebanon is one of the most captivating countries in the Middle East. From the Phoenician fi ndings of Tyre and Roman Baalbek’s 's tremendous temple to Beirut’s BO18 and Bernard Khoury's modern movement, the span of Lebanon's history leaves many visitors spinning. Tripoli is considered to have the best souk in the country and is famous for...

Lebanon

Overview for Lebanon

With all of the Middle East’s best bits - warm and welcoming people, mind-blowing history and considerable culture, Lebanon is also the antithesis of many people's imaginings of the Middle East: mostly mountainous with skiing to boot, it's also laid-back, liberal and fun. While Beirut is fast becoming the region's party place, Lebanon is working hard to recapture its crown as the 'Paris of the Orient'.

Top Tours for Lebanon

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Our top picks for Lebanon:

  1. Beirut - Experience the glitz, glamour, beach clubs and partying in the nation’s capital.
  2. Byblos - Pick through the ancient ruins at this pretty Mediterranean fi shing town.
  3. Qadisha Valley - Unesco World Heritage site of rock-cut monasteries and hermits’ dwellings, and teeming with wildlife.
  4. Tripoli - Explore the medieval old town and souks.
  5. Baalbek - The ‘Sun City of the ancient world, Baalbek’s ruins are the most impressive sight in Lebanon and among the best preserved in the Middle East.