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Independent Lebanon travel guide

Plan your trip to Lebanon

Mediterranean cities, ancient sites, mountain landscapes and one of the region's richest food cultures.

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Beirut

A Mediterranean capital of museums, neighbourhoods, restaurants and nightlife.

Batroun

A compact coastal town with swimming spots, old lanes and lively summer evenings.

Byblos

An ancient harbour town where archaeology, stone lanes and restaurants sit close together.

An old Lebanon cedar against a mountain landscape

Bsharri and the Cedars

A mountain base for the Qadisha Valley and Lebanon's best-known cedar forest.

Practical travel essentials

Flights

Routes, connections and arrival at Beirut Airport.

Where to stay

Choose a base that suits your itinerary and pace.

Getting around

Taxis, transfers, driving and public transport.

Money and payments

Currency, cash, cards and the current reference rate.

SIM and internet

Compare roaming, local SIMs and eSIM options.

Safety and travel advice

Official travel advice, insurance and essential preparation.

Inspiration and guides

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City guide

Beirut: neighbourhoods, food and nights out

Get to know Beirut area by area, with practical advice for planning your stay.

Stone arches and columns at the Umayyad city of Anjar

Explore

Choose between coast, heritage and mountains

Compare destinations and build a route with realistic travel times.

Ancient ruins at Baalbek in evening light

Plan

Entry rules, safety and practical essentials

Check official advice, insurance, passport rules, money and healthcare before booking.

Arrive through Beirut

Check routes, connections and flexible booking terms close to departure.

Match the season to the trip

The coast, hiking and winter sports each work best at different times.

Compact, but traffic matters

Distances can look short while city traffic and mountain roads add time.

Keep plans flexible

Recheck official advice, opening times and local transport before each journey.

How Lebanon Visitor helps you plan

Practical, destination-led guides

Compare areas, cities and day trips without turning every day into a long transfer.

Independent travel information

Clear editorial guidance written for international visitors.

Sources for changing details

Where information changes, we point you to the responsible authority or operator.

Official advice comes first

This site never replaces official advice from your own government, Lebanese authorities or your insurer.