Beirut to Byblos Coastal Drive
Drive the spectacular Lebanese coastal highway from Beirut to Byblos, passing through Jounieh Bay, the cable car to Harissa, and a series of coastal towns that reveal the extraordinary scenery of the north Lebanese coast.
Byblos Seafood and Lebanese Cuisine
Taste the exceptional seafood and Lebanese cuisine of Byblos, where the daily catch from the Mediterranean is served in restaurants ranging from harbor-side simple grills to sophisticated Lebanese dining experiences.
Byblos Fishing Community
Meet the fishing community of Byblos where traditional fishing families have worked the same harbor for generations, their daily rhythms of departure before dawn and return with the morning catch unchanged for centuries.
Lebanese Cedar Forest Day Trip
Drive from Byblos into the Lebanon mountains to visit the ancient cedar forests, the Cedars of God that gave Lebanon its identity and its flag, the remaining ancient groves protected above the Qadisha Valley.
Byblos Waterfront Nightlife
Experience the vibrant Byblos waterfront nightlife where the ancient harbor becomes a lively strip of bars, restaurants, and clubs attracting Beirutis and tourists to one of Lebanon most picturesque evening destinations.
Birthplace of the Alphabet
Discover Byblos claim as the birthplace of the Phoenician alphabet, the system of writing that became the ancestor of Greek, Latin, Arabic, and ultimately all modern Western alphabets, invented in this ancient trading city.
Byblos Old Souk and Artisan Quarter
Wander the charming old souk of Byblos where narrow stone lanes are lined with antique dealers, artisan workshops, and the fossil fish shops that have made Byblos famous among collectors worldwide.
Byblos Ancient Port and Harbor
Explore the ancient harbor of Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, where Phoenician, Roman, Crusader, and Ottoman layers of civilization surround a fishing port that has operated for 7,000 years.