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Beirut 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Beirut grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Sursock Museum · Museums & galleries·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    Sursock Museum

    Museums & galleries

    A museum of modern art in Beirut, Lebanon. It's a great place to unwind while taking in modern and contemporary art.

  2. After lunch
    Martyrs' Square

    Parks & gardens · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    This historic central square sits in the heart of downtown Beirut, Lebanon. It's a great place for a stroll amid the lively atmosphere at the city's center.

  3. Afternoon
    Emir Assaf Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    The Emir Assaf Mosque is located in central Beirut. It's a convenient stop to drop by while making your way through the bustling downtown.

  4. Evening
    Port of Beirut

    Shopping & districts · 1.3 km from the previous stop

    The Port of Beirut sits on Lebanon's Mediterranean coast in northern Beirut and first opened in 1887 during the Ottoman era. As one of the largest ports in the eastern Mediterranean, it serves as the city's gateway.

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DAY 2

Around National Museum of Beirut · Museums & galleries·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    National Museum of Beirut

    Museums & galleries

    The National Museum of Beirut is Lebanon's national archaeological museum, opened in 1942. Its collection of roughly 100,000 items traces history from antiquity through the Middle Ages.

  2. After lunch
    Mim Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    The Mim Museum is a private museum in Beirut, Lebanon. It houses mineral specimens gathered from around the world alongside fossils of marine and flying creatures.

  3. Afternoon
    Horsh Beirut

    Parks & gardens · 1 km from the previous stop

    Horsh Beirut is an urban park in the heart of downtown Beirut, covering about 0.3 square kilometers of green space. It's a good place to take a short break from the busy city.

  4. Evening
    Ashrafieh

    Shopping & districts · 2 km from the previous stop

    Ashrafieh is an upscale residential district in eastern Beirut. Sitting on the city's highest ground, it's a great place to explore on foot along its hilly streets, taking in views across the city.

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DAY 3

Around Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque · Temples & religious sites·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque

    Temples & religious sites

    A Sunni mosque in downtown Beirut, also known as the "Blue Mosque." Its towering minarets and grand dome stand out prominently on the city skyline.

  2. After lunch
    Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut

    Temples & religious sites · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    The cathedral of the Maronite Catholic Church in downtown Beirut, built between 1884 and 1894. Highlights include its Neoclassical façade inspired by the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, along with a gilded coffered ceiling and marble interior decoration.

  3. Afternoon
    Saint Elias Greek Catholic Cathedral

    Temples & religious sites · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    A Melkite Greek Catholic cathedral in downtown Beirut, notable for its Byzantine-style architecture. It was built on the site of a 19th-century monastery and fully restored after the Lebanese Civil War to its present form.

  4. Evening
    Nejmeh Square

    Parks & gardens · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    The central square of downtown Beirut, home to the parliament building, two cathedrals, and a museum. With its Art Deco architecture mixed with cafés and restaurants, it's considered one of Beirut's signature landmarks.

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Around Sursock Museum, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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