3 nights, 4 days
Beirut 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-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
The whole route at a glance
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DAY 1
Around Sursock Museum · Museums & galleries·Parks & gardens
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningSursock 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.
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After lunchMartyrs' 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.
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AfternoonEmir 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.
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EveningPort 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.
DAY 2
Around National Museum of Beirut · Museums & galleries·Parks & gardens
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningNational 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.
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After lunchMim 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.
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AfternoonHorsh 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.
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EveningAshrafieh
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.
DAY 3
Around Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque · Temples & religious sites·Parks & gardens
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningMohammad 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.
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After lunchMaronite 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.
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AfternoonSaint 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.
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EveningNejmeh 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.
DAY 4
Around St. Elie and St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Cathedral · Temples & religious sites·Parks & gardens
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MorningSt. Elie and St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Cathedral
Temples & religious sites
This Armenian Catholic cathedral stands on Debbas Square in downtown Beirut and was built in 1928 with the support of Pope Pius XI. As the cathedral of the Armenian Catholic Patriarchate of Cilicia, it offers a look at a distinctive style of religious architecture.
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After lunchRené Moawad Garden
Parks & gardens · 1.6 km from the previous stop
A park in Beirut's Sanayeh district, one of the city's oldest, established in the early 20th century during the Ottoman era. It's a pleasant green space in the city center to relax and take a break.
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AfternoonShatila refugee camp
Shopping & districts · 3.5 km from the previous stop
A Palestinian refugee camp in southern Beirut, established in 1949. Since the Syrian civil war, it has also become home to Syrian refugees.
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EveningSabra
Shopping & districts · 0.9 km from the previous stop
A neighborhood in southern Beirut where Lebanese residents and Palestinian refugees live side by side. It offers a close look at everyday local life.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Sursock Museum, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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Beit Toureef
0.4 km
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Duroy
0.5 km · فتدق ديو روي
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Park Tower Suites
0.8 km · بارك تاور سويت
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Casa
0.8 km · بيروت · كاسا
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Monot Hotel
0.8 km · فندق مونت
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O Monot Boutique Hotel
0.8 km
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