Beirut, Beiteddine Palace & Deir el Qamar | Full Day Small Group

8 hours Free cancellation

Beirut, Beiteddine Palace & Deir el Qamar | Full Day Small Group, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The perfect introduction to Lebanon — all in one wonderfully complete and thoroughly enjoyable day. This small-group guided tour combines Beirut's most iconic city landmarks with two of the Chouf Mountains' most beautiful destinations, with a professional guide, lunch fully included, and nothing extra to organise.

Begin with a guided morning tour of Beirut — Pigeon Rocks and the seafront, the grand Blue Mosque and an ancient cathedral sharing the same square, Roman baths in the heart of downtown, and the historic square where Lebanon's modern story was shaped. Then head into the Chouf Mountains for Beiteddine Palace — one of the finest palaces in the Arab world — and the perfectly preserved Ottoman village of Deir el Qamar, Lebanon's first capital. A mountain lunch included. Your professional guide brings every stop to life warmly and engagingly throughout.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Lebanon Daily Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
Included: Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Included: Small group sizes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional, knowledgeable guides

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees: Beiteddine Palace
Not included: Food or drinks unless specified

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

8:30 AM — Pickup from your Beirut hotel

Your professional guide meets you at your hotel and the tour begins right away — Pigeon Rocks is just minutes away.
Pigeon Rocks in Raouche

10 min

Pigeon Rocks, Corniche & Zaitunay Bay

Begin at Pigeon Rocks — Beirut's most iconic natural landmark — before a pleasant drive along the famous Corniche seafront promenade and a lovely stop at Zaitunay Bay marina. Your guide sets the scene for a city shaped by thousands of years of extraordinary history.
Stop 3

Passing by

Drive past the Holiday Inn Hotel — its Civil War bullet-scarred facade deliberately preserved as a powerful reminder of Lebanon's resilience.
Downtown Beirut

one hour

Beirut downtown — guided landmarks tour

Your guide leads you through Beirut's most essential downtown landmarks — all within comfortable walking distance of each other.
Stop 5

one hour Admission not included

Beiteddine Palace — one of the Arab world's finest palaces

Arrive at one of the most beautiful palaces in the Arab world — built between 1788 and 1840 by Emir Bashir II. Three grand courtyards with hand-cut tilework and carved cedar-wood ceilings reveal extraordinary craftsmanship. Do not miss the underground Byzantine mosaic museum — Lebanon's finest collection of ancient mosaics, a wonderfully surprising discovery beneath the palace. Your guide brings the full story of Emir Bashir to life for the whole group.
Deir el Qamar

one hour

Deir el Qamar — Lebanon's charming first capital

Drive to Deir el Qamar — "Monastery of the Moon" — one of the most beautifully preserved villages in Lebanon and the country's first capital. The cobblestone central square is framed by honey-stone mansions dating to the 17th and 18th centuries. A mosque and a church stand peacefully side by side — a heartwarming symbol of Lebanese coexistence that has endured here for centuries.
Fakhreddine's Mosque

30 min

Fakhreddine Mosque & Saydet el Tallé Church

Visit the elegant 17th-century mosque of Fakhreddine II and the charming hilltop church with wonderful panoramic views over the Chouf valleys below. Two beautiful places of worship sharing the same hillside for four centuries — a touching symbol of everything that makes Deir el Qamar so special.
Deir el Qamar

one hour

Lunch in Deir el Qamar — included

A wonderful lunch at one of Deir el Qamar's welcoming mountain restaurants — generous Lebanese mezze, grilled meats, and fresh bread with beautiful Chouf valley views. Fully included in your tour price — nothing extra to pay.
Beirut

Passing by

Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM

Your guide and driver bring you comfortably back to Beirut — completing a wonderful full day covering Beirut's iconic landmarks and the Chouf Mountains' most beautiful destinations, with every meal already taken care of.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Tilia Apart Hotel
Honey House Hotel
Universal Residence
Astra Hotel
Assaha Ghobeiry Hotel
Divan Hotel Apartments
Palm Ville Suites
Rawche Universal Apartments
Hotel Mediterranee Beyrouth
Taj Suites Modern
Saint Georges Hotel & Resort

and 163 more pickup points

We pick-up travelers from any Hotel, Residence or Airbnb in Beirut.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH

Tickets are not included: Please note this option does not include tickets. This cost goes on your own.

Duration: 8 hours

Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour

Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH

Lunch & Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own.

Duration: 8 hours

Pickup included