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Phoenician ruins, Cedar forests, Mediterranean nightlife, and a food culture that's the envy of the Arab world — all packed into a country you can drive across in 3 hours. Lebanon's resilience and hospitality are legendary.
Best Time to Visit
April to June, September to November
Daily Budget
$40-100/day
mid-range tier
Weather
Mediterranean. Hot dry summers on the coast (28-33°C). Ski season in the mountains (December-March). Spring and autumn ideal (20-27°C).
Top Things to Do in Lebanon
- Baalbek — colossal Roman temple complex rivalling anything in Italy
- Byblos (Jbeil) — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
- Beirut — Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael nightlife, food, and rebuilt resilience
- Jeita Grotto — spectacular limestone caverns with underground river
- Cedars of God — last remaining grove of ancient Lebanese cedars
Travel Tips
- 1.Check travel advisories before visiting — the situation can change quickly
- 2.Lebanese cuisine is among the world's best — mezza, manoushe, and tabbouleh are revelations
- 3.Shared service taxis are the local transport — cheap but require Arabic or confidence