• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut
  The guide meets the group at the hotel and travels north along the Mediterranean coastal highway towards Tripoli.
• Citadel Saint Gilles (Qal’at Sinjil) - Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles — Qal’at Sanjil
  Start at the 12th-century Crusader citadel that has dominated Tripoli’s skyline for nine centuries. From the ramparts, enjoy panoramic views over the old city’s minarets and rooftops, the port of El Mina, and the Lebanese mountains beyond. The guide explains the influence of Crusaders, Mamluks, and Ottomans who each left their mark on these walls.
• Al Mansouri Mosque - Al-Mansouri Great Mosque — Gothic meets Mamluk
  Constructed in the 14th century on the site of a Crusader Cathedral of Santa Maria — the original Gothic portal is still visible in the stonework. It is one of the finest Mamluk monuments in Lebanon, where two civilizations are literally layered in a single doorway. The guide highlights the architectural history.
• Taynal Mosque - Taynal Mosque — two civilizations in one building
  A Mamluk structure built on Crusader foundations, featuring two connected prayer halls — Gothic arches and Mamluk stonework coexist in the same building. A unique architectural achievement found nowhere else in the world.
• Souk Al-Harajb - Souk Al-Harajb — Tripoli’s living medieval market
  Spend an hour in one of the most authentically preserved medieval souks in the Arab world — stone-vaulted alleyways where gold merchants, spice vendors, soap makers, and fabric traders have occupied the same spaces for centuries. Unlike the renovated souks of Beirut, Tripoli’s market is entirely genuine — vibrant, trading, and unchanged in character from the Mamluk era. The guide navigates with genuine local knowledge.
• Tripoli Soap Factory Khan el masriyen - Khan el Masriyin — traditional soap factory
  A brief visit to the historic Egyptian merchants’ khan — home to one of Tripoli’s traditional olive oil soap factories, a craft practiced here for centuries that supplied markets across the Mediterranean world.
• Hallab 1881 - Hallab 1881 — Lebanon’s most celebrated institution
  Established in 1881 during the Ottoman era, Hallab is the most celebrated dining and pastry institution in Lebanon — a multi-storey restaurant where generations of Tripolitans have celebrated every occasion for over 140 years. Enjoy a lunch of fresh Lebanese dishes followed by Hallab’s legendary knefeh, baklava, and mamoul. Fully included.
• El Mina Port - El Mina Port — Tripoli’s ancient waterfront
  Take a stroll along El Mina — Tripoli’s historic fishing port with colorful boats, Ottoman-era mansions, and a palm-lined corniche where the pace of life slows completely. A natural transition between the medieval intensity of the old city and the Phoenician coast ahead.
• Batroun - Batroun old town — 3,000 years of coastal life
  Arrive in Batroun — one of the oldest Phoenician cities in the world, founded over 3,000 years ago and today one of Lebanon’s most charming coastal towns. Stone-paved streets, Ottoman houses, seafront cafés, and a Mediterranean setting that feels entirely unhurried.
• Phoenician Wall - Phoenician Sea Wall — 3,000 years old and still standing
  A natural rock barrier shaped by Phoenician hands over 3,000 years ago to protect the ancient harbor — still standing on the beach today, still fulfilling its original purpose. One of the most quietly extraordinary ancient structures in Lebanon.
• Hilmi’s House of Lemonade - Hilmi’s House of Lemonade — the perfect finale
  Enjoy freshly squeezed lemonade at Batroun’s most legendary local institution — cold, fresh, and made to a recipe that has refreshed visitors for generations. The ideal close to a full day in Lebanon’s north.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM
  Drop-off at the Beirut hotel — completing a full day across Lebanon’s medieval north and ancient Phoenician coast, with every ticket and every meal already covered.

• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• Professional, knowledgeable guides
• Small group sizes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Tickets / Admission to all Historical Sites (if option selected)
• Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)

• Gratuities
• Food or drinks unless specified

Tripoli is Lebanon’s hidden gem, showcasing a stunning array of Mamluk architecture, vibrant souks, and rich Crusader history, offering a rewarding experience for those who explore it thoroughly. This guided small-group tour combines Tripoli with Batroun, one of the Mediterranean’s oldest Phoenician coastal towns, for a full day of exploration in Lebanon’s breathtaking north, including lunch and all entrance fees.

A knowledgeable guide will lead the group through the citadel’s ramparts, two extraordinary mosques where Gothic and Islamic styles blend seamlessly, an hour in one of the most genuine medieval markets in the Arab world, and a traditional olive oil soap factory. Lunch is served at Hallab 1881, Lebanon’s most renowned dining establishment, established in 1881. The afternoon features Batroun’s picturesque old town, a 3,000-year-old Phoenician sea wall still standing by the beach, and a refreshing visit to the famous Hilmi’s House of Lemonade.

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