8:30 AM — Hotel pickup, Beirut Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel. Begin the morning with a scenic tour of Beirut's most photographed landmarks.

Start at Beirut's most iconic natural landmark — two massive rock formations rising from the Mediterranean. The perfect opening photo stop and a symbol of the city recognised worldwide.

A short stop along Beirut's famous seafront promenade near the Manara lighthouse. Sweeping views of the Mediterranean with the city skyline as your backdrop.

A quick photo stop at Beirut's upscale waterfront marina — a striking contrast of yachts, modern architecture, and Mediterranean views that captures the city's cosmopolitan energy.

Drive past the landmark Holiday Inn Hotel — an iconic relic of the Lebanese Civil War, its bullet-scarred facade a powerful reminder of Beirut's resilient history.

Standing directly beside the mosque, Saint George Cathedral is one of Beirut's oldest churches and a striking symbol of Lebanon's religious coexistence. The juxtaposition of mosque and cathedral side by side is one of the most photographed scenes in the city.

Walk through Beirut's most historically charged public space — the site of the 2005 Cedar Revolution, the 2019 uprising, and decades of the city's political and social life. Your guide brings the square's layered history to life.

Stroll through Beirut's elegant French Mandate-era downtown, centered on the star-shaped Place de l'Étoile and its iconic clock tower. The beautifully restored buildings showcase the city's blend of French, Ottoman, and Levantine architecture.

Admire the grand Blue Mosque of Beirut, completed in 2008 and one of the largest mosques in Lebanon. Its Ottoman-inspired domes and minarets frame Martyrs' Square, the historic heart of the city and a powerful symbol of Lebanese resilience.

A brief visit to the modern Beirut Souks, built over the ancient marketplace and incorporating archaeological discoveries into its design. A compelling fusion of the ancient and contemporary that defines post-war Beirut.

Arrive at one of the Arab world's most magnificent palaces, built by Emir Bashir II in the early 19th century. Explore grand courtyards, intricate geometric tilework, cedar-wood ceilings, and the remarkable underground museum housing the finest collection of Byzantine mosaics in Lebanon. A true architectural masterpiece set against the Chouf mountain backdrop.

Wander the honey-stone streets of Deir el Qamar, Lebanon's first capital under the Ma'an dynasty and one of the best-preserved Ottoman-era villages in the country. The central square is framed by 17th and 18th-century mansions, a palace, a mosque, and a church — all within steps of each other.

Visit the 17th-century mosque built by the legendary Druze emir Fakhreddine II, who ruled Greater Syria and is considered one of the founding fathers of modern Lebanon. A rare example of a historic mosque open to respectful visitors in a mixed-faith Lebanese village.

End your time in Deir el Qamar at this hilltop Maronite church overlooking the village and the Chouf valleys below. A peaceful and scenic final stop before the drive back to Beirut.

See the remarkably preserved Roman bath complex dating back to the 3rd century AD, excavated in the heart of downtown Beirut. A reminder that this city has been continuously inhabited for over 5,000 years.

Drop-off at your Beirut hotel after a full day spanning the capital's iconic landmarks and the timeless beauty of the Chouf Mountains.