Discover the rich history and charm of Tripoli and Batroun on a day tour from Beirut. Enjoy hassle-free transportation, entrance fees, and a delicious lunch. Explore citadels, mosques, souks, and ports.
Discover the rich history and charm of Tripoli and Batroun on a day tour from Beirut. Enjoy hassle-free transportation, entrance fees, and a delicious lunch. Explore citadels, mosques, souks, and ports.
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Beirut - 8:30 AM — Departure from your Beirut hotel
Your expert guide will meet you at your hotel and travel north along the stunning Mediterranean coastal highway towards Tripoli — a scenic and enjoyable drive lasting about an hour and fifteen minutes. - Citadel Saint Gilles (Qal’at Sinjil) - Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles — breathtaking…
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Beirut - 8:30 AM — Departure from your Beirut hotel
Your expert guide will meet you at your hotel and travel north along the stunning Mediterranean coastal highway towards Tripoli — a scenic and enjoyable drive lasting about an hour and fifteen minutes. -
Citadel Saint Gilles (Qal’at Sinjil) - Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles — breathtaking panoramic views
Start at the impressive 12th-century Crusader citadel that has stood over Tripoli for nine centuries. Ascend to the ramparts for a breathtaking panoramic view over the city’s rooftops, minarets, and the port of El Mina beyond, with the Lebanese mountains rising dramatically behind. Your guide vividly brings to life the captivating story of the Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans who all left their mark on these magnificent walls. -
Al Mansouri Mosque - Al-Mansouri Great Mosque & Taynal Mosque
Explore two of Tripoli’s most beautiful and historically significant Mamluk mosques — both built on Crusader foundations with original Gothic stonework still beautifully visible in the architecture. Your guide shares the fascinating story of how different civilizations layered their history into these remarkable buildings over the centuries — a truly enlightening and memorable experience. -
Souk Al-Harajb - Souk Al-Harajb — Tripoli’s authentic medieval market
Enjoy a full and delightful hour in one of the most authentically preserved medieval markets in the Arab world — stone-vaulted alleyways where gold merchants, spice vendors, and artisan workshops have been trading for centuries. Your guide navigates the lanes with genuine local knowledge, bringing the stories and the community behind this wonderful living market to life for everyone in the group. -
Tripoli Soap Factory Khan el masriyen - Tripoli Soap Factory — Khan el Masriyin
Make a charming brief stop at the historic Egyptian merchants’ khan — home to one of Tripoli’s traditional olive oil soap factories, a craft practiced here for centuries. A delightful and educational glimpse into one of Lebanon’s most enduring artisan traditions. -
Hallab 1881 - Hallab 1881 — Lebanon’s most celebrated pastry institution
Enjoy a wonderful included lunch at Hallab — founded in 1881 and the most beloved dining and pastry institution in Lebanon. Savor a generous Lebanese lunch followed by Hallab’s legendary sweets — knefeh, baklava, and mamoul made to recipes unchanged for over 140 years. A thoroughly delicious and deeply Lebanese experience that every visitor treasures. Fully included in your tour price — nothing extra to pay. -
El Mina Port - El Mina Port — Tripoli’s peaceful waterfront
Take a lovely stroll along El Mina — Tripoli’s charming historic fishing port with colorful boats, Ottoman-era mansions, and a wonderfully peaceful waterfront atmosphere. A relaxing and beautiful end to your time in Tripoli before heading south to Batroun. -
Batroun - Batroun old town — one of Lebanon’s most charming coastal towns
Arrive in Batroun — founded by the Phoenicians over 3,000 years ago and today one of Lebanon’s most beloved coastal towns. Wander the charming stone-paved old town with its beautiful churches, Ottoman houses, and lovely seafront cafés. Your guide shares the remarkable 3,000-year story of a city that has barely stopped being lived in since the Phoenicians first settled here. -
Phoenician Wall - Phoenician Sea Wall — 3,000 years old and still standing
Visit one of the most remarkable ancient structures in Lebanon — a natural rock barrier shaped by Phoenician hands over 3,000 years ago to protect the ancient harbor. Still standing today, still doing its job — a wonderful and awe-inspiring reminder of the extraordinary engineering skills of the Phoenician civilization that shaped so much of Lebanon’s history. -
Hilmi’s House of Lemonade - Hilmi’s House of Lemonade — the perfect refreshing finale
Conclude the day perfectly at Hilmi’s House of Lemonade — one of Batroun’s most beloved local institutions, serving freshly squeezed lemonade to visitors and locals alike for generations. Cold, fresh, and wonderfully refreshing after a full day exploring Lebanon’s magnificent north. A simple and delightful pleasure that captures the warm and welcoming spirit of Batroun perfectly. -
Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM
Your guide and driver will bring you comfortably back to Beirut with drop-off at your hotel — completing a truly wonderful full day through Lebanon’s magnificent north, from a medieval city to a Phoenician coastal gem, with every meal and every ticket already taken care of.

- Comfortable transportation
- Tickets / Admission to all historical sites
- Lunch
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional, knowledgeable guides
- Comfortable transportation
- Tickets / Admission to all historical sites
- Lunch
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional, knowledgeable guides
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Explore two of Lebanon’s most stunning northern attractions in a comfortable full-day tour with a professional guide. Enjoy lunch at the renowned Hallab 1881, with all entrance fees covered. There’s no need to plan or pay extra.
In Tripoli, Lebanon’s captivating second city, the guide will lead you through an impressive Crusader citadel, two…
Explore two of Lebanon’s most stunning northern attractions in a comfortable full-day tour with a professional guide. Enjoy lunch at the renowned Hallab 1881, with all entrance fees covered. There’s no need to plan or pay extra.
In Tripoli, Lebanon’s captivating second city, the guide will lead you through an impressive Crusader citadel, two extraordinary Mamluk mosques, one of the most genuine medieval souks in the Arab world, and a traditional soap factory. Lunch is included at Hallab 1881, a beloved establishment in Lebanon for over 140 years. Afterwards, travel south to Batroun, one of the world’s oldest Phoenician cities, to explore the charming old town, the impressive 3,000-year-old Phoenician sea wall, and enjoy a refreshing visit to Hilmi’s House of Lemonade.
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.