About Scenic Lebanon
This wider scenic region suits travellers combining coast, mountain villages, heritage towns, and shorter multi-stop itineraries.
Best time to visit: April to June and September to November
Cities & Towns in Scenic Lebanon
Beirut
Lebanon’s capital pairs waterfront districts, museums, nightlife, and layered urban history with a strong all-round hotel base.
Top attractions: Pigeon Rocks, National Museum
Batroun
A lively northern coast favourite—beaches, old-town lanes, nightlife, and a relaxed Mediterranean holiday feel.
Top attractions: Beach clubs, Old town
Bcharre
Highland gateway to cedar forests and Qadisha Valley scenery—cooler air and nature-led mountain stays.
Top attractions: Cedar reserves, Qadisha Valley
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
Deir el Qamar
A stone-built mountain town of palaces and churches—slow travel, heritage architecture, and cooler evenings.
Top attractions: Beiteddine Palace (nearby), Historic centre