About Historic Lebanon
This broader heritage-focused region is ideal for travellers interested in Phoenician history, Roman ruins, ancient harbours, and old towns.
Best time to visit: March to May and September to November
Cities & Towns in Historic Lebanon
Byblos
Ancient harbour town with Phoenician roots, seaside dining, and one of Lebanon’s most atmospheric historic cores.
Batroun
A lively northern coast favourite—beaches, old-town lanes, restaurants, cafés, and a relaxed Mediterranean holiday feel.
Baalbek
Home to monumental Roman temple complexes—one of the Middle East’s great archaeology destinations.
Tripoli
Northern Lebanon’s historic port city—dense old quarters, Mamluk architecture, and a strong local urban character.
Tyre
Southern Lebanon coastal heritage (also written Sour or Sur)—Roman hippodrome, Al Mina and Al Bass ruins, old harbour, beaches, seafood route north toward Sidon and inland toward South Lebanon.
Sidon
Layered coastal history with a crusader sea castle, fragrant old souks, and a strong sense of southern Lebanese life.