About Baalbek and the Beqaa Valley
This inland region is ideal for archaeology, Roman ruins, food and wine travel, and a broader historic side of Lebanon.
Best time to visit: April to June and September to November
Cities & Towns in Baalbek and the Beqaa Valley
Baalbek
Home to monumental Roman temple complexes—one of the Middle East’s great archaeology destinations.
Top attractions: Temple of Bacchus, Temple of Jupiter
Zahle
The Beqaa’s welcoming city of restaurants and vineyards—an easy inland base for valley touring and food travel.
Top attractions: Restaurant strip, Wine tasting