Get to know Tripoli on a day trip from Beirut that lets you explore the second-largest city in Lebanon on a full day. All transportation is included, saving you the hassle figuring out logistics, and a guide makes the most of your time by taking you straight to Tripoli highlights, including Citadel of Saint Gilles, the old souks, El Mina and more.
Get to know Tripoli on a day trip from Beirut that lets you explore the second-largest city in Lebanon on a full day. All transportation is included, saving you the hassle figuring out logistics, and a guide makes the most of your time by taking you straight to Tripoli highlights, including Citadel of Saint Gilles, the old souks, El Mina and more.
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Beirut - 9:00 AM: Departure from Beirut:
Your private vehicle and expert guide will collect you from your hotel in Beirut. - Tripoli - A northern Lebanese city, named Tripoli by the Greeks for its connection to three ancient Phoenician city-states. It is renowned for its Mamluk-style architecture in hammams, mosques, and madrasas.
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Beirut - 9:00 AM: Departure from Beirut:
Your private vehicle and expert guide will collect you from your hotel in Beirut. - Tripoli - A northern Lebanese city, named Tripoli by the Greeks for its connection to three ancient Phoenician city-states. It is renowned for its Mamluk-style architecture in hammams, mosques, and madrasas.
- Citadel Saint Gilles (Qal’at Sinjil) - The Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles is a fortress on a hilltop in Tripoli, Lebanon. It is named after Raymond de Saint-Gilles, a prominent noble and leader of the First Crusade in Lebanon.
- Al Mansouri Mosque - The Mansouri Great Mosque, also known as The Great Mosque of Tripoli, is named after the Mamluk sultan Al-Mansur Qalawun, who captured Tripoli from the Crusaders in 1289. Constructed during the Mamluk period, from 1294 to 1314, it was built around the remnants of a Crusader Church of St. Mary.
- Taynal Mosque - Emir Saif al-Din Tinal, who governed Tripoli twice (1326 to 1333 and 1335 to 1340), constructed a multi-domed mosque on the site of Tripoli’s Carmelite church. The main structure, beneath several domes, features numerous granite columns with late Roman or Byzantine capitals arranged in two rows. At the mosque’s center, under the largest dome, the placement of four large columns marks the center of the Carmelite church.
- Souk Al-Harajb - Stroll through the historic souk named Al Harajb, and explore the traditional shops and khans that continue to operate today.
- Tripoli Soap Factory Khan el Masriyen - Modern soap shops are housed in the old Soap Khan, built in the 17th century. Visitors can tour a soap factory to learn about the soap-making process and purchase soap souvenirs.
- Hammam Al Jadid - Constructed in the 17th century, it is the only operational hammam in Tripoli featuring Mamluk and Ottoman design.
- Ezzeddine Hammam - A visit to Ezzeddine Hammam offers insight into the layout and decoration of traditional baths in Tripoli.
- Rachid Karami International Fair - Designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer in the early 1960s.
- Hallab 1881 - Established in 1881, Hallab is a sweets shop where visitors can savor and enjoy delightful sweet treats.
- Mina - Located along the coast is Tripoli’s seaport, known as El Mina. The waterfront corniche road is perfect for strolling or taking a boat trip to nearby islands.
- Khan Al-Khayyatin - An ancient souk specializing in knitting and selling related tools, such as fibers and needles.
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Beirut - 5:00 PM: Return to Beirut:
After a day filled with exploration, unwind on the picturesque drive back to Beirut, reminiscing about your memorable day in Lebanon’s most iconic locations.

- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Professional Guide
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Professional Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.