Beyrouth en 3 jours
National Museum of Beirut, Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque et Corniche Beirut le jour 1, Pigeon Rocks at Raouché et Gemmayzeh & Mar Mikhael le jour 2 et une excursion à Byblos le jour 3.
Meilleurs mois : mars, avril ou novembre.
Jour 1 : National Museum of Beirut, Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque et Corniche Beirut
Matin
National Museum of Beirut
Fin de matinée
Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
Quartier : Downtown.
Pour manger
Traditional Mezze
Go with a group to sample as many dishes as possible. Don't fill up on bread—pace yourself for the 20+ plates that may arrive.
Où aller : Em Sherif (full experience), Tawlet (farm-to-table collective), Le Chef (iconic, no-frills spot in Gemmayzeh)
Après-midi
Corniche Beirut
Soir
AUB Archaeological Museum
A small but exquisite museum on the American University of Beirut campus, housing one of the region's most important collections of Levantine artifacts.
Quartier : Hamra.
Jour 2 : Pigeon Rocks at Raouché et Gemmayzeh & Mar Mikhael
Matin
Pigeon Rocks at Raouché
Pour manger
Street Food & Bakeries
Try 'kaak' from a street vendor for breakfast—it's a sesame bread ring often filled with cheese or za'atar, perfect for eating on the go.
Où aller : Barbar (for manousheh and shawarma), Furn Al Sabaya (for kaak sesame bread rings), Semsom (for fresh falafel sandwiches)
Après-midi
Gemmayzeh & Mar Mikhael
The epicenter of Beirut's hipster renaissance, these adjacent districts are a maze of narrow streets, Ottoman-era houses, and vibrant street art.
Soir
Bourj Hammoud Flea Market
A sprawling, chaotic market district across the river from Achrafieh, known as Beirut's 'Little Armenia'.
Jour 3 : excursion à Byblos
40 min by car/taxi north.
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Byblos is a UNESCO site where Phoenician, Roman, Crusader, and Ottoman ruins sit beside a picturesque fishing harbor and souk.
À voir : Crusader Castle, Ancient Phoenician ruins, Old Souk for shopping, St. John the Baptist Church
Avec un jour de plus : Baalbek
1.5-2 hours by car/taxi east. Hors des 3 jours : mieux vaut y consacrer une journée entière que de la caser dans l'une d'elles.
Home to the most impressive Roman ruins in the Middle East, the colossal temples of Jupiter and Bacchus at Baalbek are a breathtaking testament to imperial Roman engineering and ambition.
À voir : Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Bacchus, The Stone of the Pregnant Woman, Nearby Temple of Venus
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is 9km south of the city. A pre-booked private taxi costs $15-25. Official airport taxis charge $20-30. There is no direct train or reliable bus service; taxis are the standard option.
Se déplacer
Central neighborhoods like Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael, Hamra, and Downtown are very walkable and best explored on foot. Distances between these districts may require a short taxi ride.
Conseils sur place
- Carry cash (USD and LBP). Lebanon's economy is heavily cash-based, and while cards are accepted in some places, USD is widely preferred and often gives a better rate.
- Download the 'Bolt' or 'Careem' app for taxis. Negotiate the fare before getting in a regular taxi, or use these ride-hailing apps for fixed, fair prices.
- Tipping ('baksheesh') is customary. Round up taxi fares, leave 10% in restaurants if service isn't included, and tip small change to porters and bathroom attendants.
