• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Hotel Pickup
  The guide will meet the group at the Beirut hotel. The city tour begins promptly — Pigeon Rocks is just five minutes away.
• Pigeon Rocks in Raouche - Pigeon Rocks & Zaitunay Bay
  The limestone sea stacks off Raouche are Beirut’s most photographed natural landmark. The tour continues along the seafront to Zaitunay Bay marina. The guide provides geographical and historical context for the city before starting the downtown walk.
• Corniche Beirut - Drive along the Corniche el Manara — Beirut’s Mediterranean promenade, the city’s democratic common ground. The drive passes the Holiday Inn, with its Civil War facade deliberately preserved, offering the most honest five seconds in Beirut.
• Downtown Beirut - Downtown Beirut — the guided circuit
  The guide leads the group through Beirut’s most essential downtown stops — all within walking distance, each with a unique story that connects to the next.

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque · 10 min
⛪ Saint George Cathedral · 10 min
Martyrs’ Square · 10 min
Place de l’Étoile · 10 min
Beirut Souks · 10 min
Roman Baths · 10 min

• Beiteddine Palace - Beiteddine Palace — the presidential palace of Lebanon
  Constructed between 1788 and 1840 by Emir Bashir II, the ruler who unified Lebanon’s mountain factions. It features three interconnected courtyards with hand-cut tilework and carved cedar-wood ceilings. Beneath the palace lies Lebanon’s finest collection of Byzantine mosaics — floor panels of extraordinary quality that most visitors overlook. Today, it serves as the official summer residence of the Lebanese President. The guide shares the full story of Beiteddine and its significance in Lebanese political and cultural history.
• Deir el Qamar - Deir el Qamar — Lebanon’s first capital, still thriving
  Meaning “Monastery of the Moon,” this honey-stone Ottoman village served as Lebanon’s first capital under the Ma’an dynasty and remains one of the most perfectly preserved historic villages in the country. The cobblestone square is framed by 17th and 18th-century mansions. A mosque and a church stand meters apart — four centuries of coexistence in a single hillside view. The guide explains the political and religious significance of this village to Lebanese mountain identity.
• Fakhreddine’s Mosque - Fakhreddine Mosque & Saydet el Tallé Church
  The 17th-century mosque of Emir Fakhreddine II, the Druze ruler who built an empire from the Bekaa to the Sinai, and the hilltop Maronite church with panoramic views over the Chouf valleys. Same hillside, four centuries, two communities. The guide explains why this matters in a country where coexistence is never accidental.
• Deir el Qamar - Lunch in Deir el Qamar — included
  Enjoy Lebanese mountain mezze at a local Deir el Qamar restaurant — grilled meats, fresh bread, Chouf valley views. Fully included in the tour price.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM
  Drop-off at the Beirut hotel. City, palace, and Lebanon’s first capital — three versions of the country in one guided day.

• Beirut city highlights — Pigeon Rocks, seafront, mosques, cathedral, Roman Baths & more
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
• Professional expert guide
• Lunch in Deir el Qamar — included
• Deir el Qamar village — mosque, church & historic square

• Gratuities (optional)

Experience three distinct perspectives of Lebanon in one tour. Begin the day in Beirut, exploring the seafront, iconic downtown landmarks, a mosque and cathedral sharing a square, Roman baths amidst a reconstructed city, and the intentionally preserved Civil War facade that reveals more about the country than a week of reading. In the afternoon, venture to the Chouf Mountains to visit Beiteddine Palace, a premier 19th-century palace in the Arab world, and Deir el Qamar, Lebanon’s first capital and a beautifully preserved Ottoman village. Enjoy lunch in Deir el Qamar. A single guide seamlessly connects these experiences.
This tour is perfect for first-time visitors wondering how to explore as much of Lebanon as possible in one day without feeling rushed. The solution lies in this itinerary, this guide, and a group limited to twelve people.

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