For a well-spent Lebanese Vacation, Rotana Hotels offer you the chance to explore the top 5 places in Lebanon to immerse yourself in a captivating world of Lebanese history because we are sure that a day with friends and family in Lebanon remains in the memory of everyone.
Enjoy reading "The highlights of Lebanon" and don't forget to schedule your next vacation trip there.
BEIRUT: An essential stop for all visitors
Take a trip to the amazing Beirut and discover the beauty of this city with its entertainment activities, restaurants, shopping malls, ongoing events and amazing sights one of them is a natural landmark called the Pigeon Rocks. It's one of the oldest natural rocks which stand next to the Western coastline at the beautiful Raouché, a place where you will be amazed by the two huge rock formations, which stand like gigantic sentinels.
Hamra Street is one of Beirut's most vibrant streets. It includes many restaurants, pubs, fashion stores, cafés and theaters. At the heart of Beirut, it is characterized by its dynamic lifestyle and nightlife. It is also considered one of the main streets in Beirut and renowned for being one of the most dynamic areas in the Middle East. Hamra is also home to Gefinor Rotana, which is conveniently located there within walking distance to the business and banking districts where the neighbouring vibrant streets of Hamra offer a variety of shopping malls, restaurants, and pubs. The hotel is just steps away from the American University of Beirut, the AUBMC and the ESA along with Verdun, Ashrafieh, the major exhibition grounds and downtown Beirut. What a beautiful destination for locals and visitors!
After your relaxing stay at the heart of Beirut city at Gefinor Rotana, continue your day trip to Jeita Grotto.
JEITA: one of Lebanon’s most stunning natural wonders
Be enchanted by one of Lebanon’s most stunning natural wonders and visit the amazing "Jeita Grotto", The system of limestone caves. Jeita Grotto contains a lot of touristic attractions that fill the visitor’s time with enjoyment and happiness. The attractions include rope ways, train, miniature zoo, gardens and many sculptures. In the Lower Grotto you can take a short dreamy cruise in a rowboat at a distance of some 400m explored for almost 7800m and marvel at the majestic forms of otherworldly concretions.
In addition to this amazing water tour, you will have a walking tour in the Upper Grotto and be staggered at the view of extraordinary stone forms of curtains, columns, draperies and mushrooms at a distance of 750m explored for 2200m. It's a must see!
BYBLOS: one of the richest archeological areas in the country
On this exciting day trip from Beirut to Jeita, visit one of the oldest towns in the world "Byblos". This is one of the richest archeological areas in the country. Hear from your guide about the rise and fall of nearly two dozen successive civilizations in this city. Don't forget to visit the 4 main places of interest there: The Castle and Church, built by the Crusaders in the 12th and 13th centuries, The Egyptian temples; The earliest of which dates back to the 4th millennium BC, The Phoenician Royal Necropolis, and The Roman Amphitheater. What a beautiful city!
And After a relaxing lunch of traditional meze at a Lebanese restaurant head to Beiteddine.
BEITEDDINE: One of the finest Lebanese architecture
Beiteddine is the name of both the village and the magnificent palace complex that lies within. The palace, has a collection of beautiful Byzantine mosaics, many of them were excavated from the ancient city of Porphyrion and kept for safe-keeping at Beiteddine throughout the war. It is one of the most spectacular mosaic collections in the eastern Mediterranean, if not the world. And the beautiful Palace is one of the finest remaining examples of 19th-century Lebanese architecture that invasions could not destroy. Its grand dimensions encompass three main courtyards, huge vaulted stables, small museums, guest apartments, water fountains, marble portals and marquetry, and luxuriously decorated and domed hammams (bathhouses). What a piece of art!
BAALBEK: One of the excellently preserved ancient sites
Head to Bekaa valley! Head to the ruins! Head to the Sun City!
Located approximately 50 miles (85 km) from Beirut, the cultural heritage of this city awaits you.
Upon arrival, take a leisurely walking tour around this ancient town and discover a group of Roman temples and other structures that are some of the largest and best-preserved examples of Roman architecture left in Lebanon. Discover the Temple of Jupiter and explore its impressive podium and a vast rectangular courtyard where sacrifices were carried out. The city also enjoys a wealth of natural beauty with its outstanding natural sites. Breathtaking Baalbek is one of the excellently preserved city's in the world.
That's Lebanon the heart of the world...
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