Beirut, Beiteddine & Deir El Qamar Day Trip with Lunch

Walk through Beiteddine Palace and the souks of Deir El Qamar with a guide who knows the stories behind them

A full-day tour from Beirut that combines a city panorama with visits to two preserved mountain villages: Beiteddine Palace in the Chouf and the church and traditional markets of Deir El Qamar. A professional guide fluent in English or French leads the route, which also includes the Beirut National Museum, Raouche Rock and Place des Martyrs. Pickup and drop-off are included for hotels within Beirut. Lunch is a set Lebanese mezze with a main dish, fruit or dessert and a soft drink.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Beiteddine30m · entry included
2. Beirut National Museum1h · entry included

Beirut and Chouf Towns Tour

• Panoramic visit of Place des Martyrs
• Visit Beirut National Museum
• Panoramic tour of Raouche Rock
• Panoramic visit in Beirut
• Visit Beiteddine Palace in Chouf
• Visit church and old souks in Deir El Kamar

The experience

The day starts with a panoramic tour of Beirut itself (Place des Martyrs and Raouche Rock) before heading into the mountains. The Beirut National Museum holds roughly 100,000 pieces spanning from prehistoric times through the medieval Mamluk period, so the collection moves fast. The guide shapes what you linger on. From there, the route climbs to Beiteddine Palace in the Chouf, a well-preserved traditional structure that anchors the visit to the village around it.

Deir El Qamar comes next, where you walk the old souks and visit a church in the village. Lunch arrives as a set menu (Lebanese mezze, a main dish, fruit or dessert and a soft drink) eaten during the day rather than at a fixed hour. The nine-hour span means the pace is steady but not rushed. You see the sites without racing between them. An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group, and WiFi is available on board if you need it.

The guide speaks English or French throughout, so the stories behind each stop come through clearly. Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned are already included in the price, so there are no surprises at the door. Pickup and drop-off apply only to hotels within Beirut city proper (not hostels, Airbnbs or private apartments), so confirm your accommodation type before booking.

What’s included

• Professional English or French-speaking guide for the full day.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• entrance fees to the Beirut National Museum, Beiteddine Palace and all other sites on the itinerary.
• Lebanese mezze lunch with a main dish, fruit or dessert and one soft drink.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within Beirut city.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and FridayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 1 Jan 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by Nakhal & Cie

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in a Beirut hotel and want to combine the city's main sights with mountain villages in a single day. Your guide handles both the Panoramic City Tour and the drive to Beiteddine and Deir El Qamar, so you see everything without splitting your time.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Beiteddine Palace, and how much time do you spend there?

Beiteddine Palace is a well-preserved traditional structure located in the Chouf mountains near the village of Beiteddine. The palace is a main stop on the tour, and you visit it as part of the full-day itinerary, though the exact time spent there is shaped by the guide's pacing and the group's interests.

Does the tour include lunch, and what kind of food is it?

Yes, lunch is included as a set menu: Lebanese mezze, a main dish, fruit or dessert, and one soft drink. It is eaten during the day as part of the itinerary rather than at a fixed restaurant stop.

Is entry to the Beirut National Museum included in the price?

Yes, entrance fees to all mentioned sites in the program are included, which covers the Beirut National Museum along with Beiteddine Palace, Deir El Qamar and the other stops on the route.

How does pickup work, and where do I meet the group?

Pickup and drop-off are included if you are staying in a hotel within Beirut city. Pickup does not apply to hostels, Airbnbs or private apartments, so confirm your accommodation type when you book.