Seaside mosque and old stone houses in Byblos

North coast

Batroun & Byblos

Two of the oldest continuously inhabited towns on Earth, one sunny stretch of coast.

Duration4 or 8 hours
RegionNorth coast
StylePrivate or small group
Starts fromBeirut

Every tour can be tailored to you

Discover two of Lebanon’s most beautiful and historic towns on a day trip from Beirut. Batroun and Byblos are among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history going back more than 7,000 years.

Batroun is a charming coastal town with a picturesque old town and a sea wall built by the Phoenicians. Byblos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unfolds its ancient ruins, the Crusader castle, the Roman road and a little harbour full of fishing boats.

We take time to wander the old souks, taste Batroun’s famous lemonade and enjoy delicious Lebanese food by the sea.

Highlights

  • The Phoenician sea wall of Batroun
  • Byblos citadel and Crusader castle
  • The ancient harbour of Byblos
  • Old souks and artisan shops
  • Seafood or mezze by the sea

The day, step by step

  1. Morning

    Batroun

    Old town, St Stephen’s church by the water and the Phoenician wall.

  2. Midday

    Lunch by the sea

    Lebanese mezze or fresh fish with a view.

  3. Afternoon

    Byblos

    Citadel, Roman road, souk and the old harbour.

  4. Evening

    Back to Beirut

    Or stay for sunset over the harbour.

Included

  • Private guiding by Nass

Bring cash for

  • Byblos citadel entrance (optional)
  • Lunch

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