• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut
  A professional guide will meet guests at their Beirut hotel and travel north along the Mediterranean coastal highway towards Tripoli — Lebanon’s second-largest city and a hidden gem in the Middle East.
• Citadel Saint Gilles (Qal’at Sinjil) - Start at the impressive Crusader citadel that has overlooked Tripoli since the 12th century — originally constructed by Raymond de Saint-Gilles, Count of Toulouse, during the First Crusade and later expanded by the Mamluks who conquered it. The ramparts provide the best panoramic view of Tripoli’s old city — with minarets and stone rooftops extending to El Mina port, and the Lebanese mountains rising steeply behind. The guide will share the dramatic history of every civilization that has fought for and left its mark on these walls.
• Al Mansouri Mosque - Descend into the old city to visit the Al-Mansouri Great Mosque — built in the 14th century on the site of a former Crusader Cathedral of Santa Maria. The original Gothic portal from the Crusader church is still visible in the stonework — two civilizations literally layered in a single doorway. It is one of the most significant Mamluk monuments in Lebanon and a building the guide makes unforgettable.
• Taynal Mosque - A short walk to one of Tripoli’s most remarkable hidden gems — the Taynal Mosque, a Mamluk structure built on Crusader foundations incorporating two connected prayer halls: one originally a Crusader church, the other a Mamluk addition. Gothic arches and Mamluk stonework side by side in the same building — a unique hybrid found nowhere else in the world that most visitors pass by without realizing its significance.
• Old Town - Spend an hour in one of the most authentically preserved medieval markets in the Arab world — a maze of vaulted stone alleyways where gold merchants, spice vendors, fabric traders, and artisan workshops have occupied the same stalls for centuries. Unlike the restored souks of Beirut, Tripoli’s old market is genuine — vibrant, trading, and almost unchanged from the Mamluk era. The guide navigates the lanes with the confidence of someone who grew up in them, revealing the stories behind the stalls, the crafts, and the community that has kept this market thriving for 700 years.
• Tripoli Soap Factory Khan el Masriyen - A brief stop at the historic Egyptian merchants’ khan — Khan el Masriyin — home to one of Tripoli’s traditional olive oil soap factories. Like Sidon to the south, Tripoli has a centuries-old soap-making tradition that once supplied markets across the Mediterranean. The scent of laurel and olive oil still fills these ancient stone corridors today.
• Hallab 1881 - No visit to Tripoli is complete without Hallab. Founded in 1881 during the Ottoman era, Hallab is the most celebrated dining and pastry institution in Lebanon — a multi-storey restaurant where generations of Tripolitans have celebrated every occasion for over 140 years. Enjoy a full Lebanese lunch of fresh mezze and grilled dishes, followed by a tasting of Hallab’s legendary sweets — knefeh, baklava, and mamoul made to recipes unchanged for generations.
• El Mina Port - After lunch, take a stroll along El Mina — Tripoli’s historic port district where the pace of life slows completely. Colorful fishing boats in the harbor, Ottoman-era mansions lining the corniche, and a palm-lined waterfront where locals gather at every hour of the day. A perfect transition between the medieval intensity of the old city and the Phoenician calm of Batroun ahead.
• Batroun - Arrive in Batroun — one of the oldest Phoenician cities in the world, founded over 3,000 years ago and today one of Lebanon’s most vibrant and charming coastal towns. Wander the stone-paved old town with its churches, Ottoman houses, and seafront cafés. The guide explains the 3,000-year history of a city that has barely stopped being lived in since the Phoenicians first settled here.
• Phoenician Wall - The final stop is one of the most extraordinary ancient structures in Lebanon — a natural rock barrier on the beach of Batroun, carved and shaped by Phoenician hands over 3,000 years ago to protect the ancient harbor from Mediterranean waves. Still standing. Still doing its job. The guide explains the engineering genius of a people who built a sea wall that has outlasted every empire, every war, and every storm for thirty centuries. A quietly astonishing end to an extraordinary day.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:00 PM
  Enjoy a scenic coastal drive back to Beirut with drop-off at the hotel — completing a full day through Lebanon’s magnificent north, from a medieval Mamluk city to a Phoenician sea wall on the Mediterranean coast.

• Comfortable transportation
• Tickets / Admission to the sites
• Lunch
• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• Small group sizes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional, knowledgeable guides

• Gratuities

Lebanon’s northern region offers great rewards for those who venture there, and this small-group tour makes it easy. In just one day from Beirut, participants will explore Tripoli’s remarkable medieval old city, a prime example of Mamluk architecture in the Arab world. The day concludes in Batroun, a Phoenician coastal town established over 3,000 years ago, featuring an ancient sea wall, stone-paved streets, and one of Lebanon’s most renowned craft beer scenes.

Lunch is provided at Hallab 1881, Lebanon’s most famous pastry and dining establishment, founded during the Ottoman era and still serving exquisite Lebanese cuisine in Tripoli after 140 years. All tickets and lunch are included in the tour price, with no additional costs or arrangements needed. Simply arrive and experience the Lebanon that many visitors miss.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.