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A Week in Beirut: Exploring Art, Culture, and Cuisine

Ali Boulid

Ali Boulid

12 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Beirut, Lebanon, as you immerse yourself in its vibrant art scene, rich cultural heritage, and delectable cuisine. Discover hidden gems, visit renowned museums, and indulge in mouthwatering local dishes on this 7-day itinerary.

Trip to Beirut

Day 1
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$38

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$ 2

Backburner
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
4 - 5 min

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Saint George Maronite Cathedral
Ornate neoclassical church erected in the 19th century & rebuilt after the Lebanese civil war.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Dar El-Nimer for Arts and Culture
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Jaï
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
4 - 6 min

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La Casa Di Pasta
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
12 - 17 min

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Zaitunay Bay
Bustling destination offering a promenade by the marina, retail stores, restaurants & cafes.
No time set
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Free
Day 2
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$82

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$ 4

Mediterrannee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
16 - 23 min

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Galerie Janine Rubeiz
Established gallery specializing in modern & contemporary works by Lebanese artists.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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American University of Beirut Museum
Archeological museum established in 1902 with artifacts ranging from prehistory to the 19th century.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Paul
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$19
1 - 2 min

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Food 101
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
5 - 6 min

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مدينة ملاهي بيروت
Amusement park featuring numerous attractions, including a ferris wheel with views of the coast.
No time set
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$19
4 - 5 min

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Sporting Club Beach
No time set
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$25
Day 3
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$27

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$ 2

Café Younes
Café Younes retails high quality coffee that is freshly roasted and ground on premises.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Agial Art Gallery
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Mohammad Al Amin Mosque
Opened in 2008, this Ottoman-influenced Muslim mosque features a 48-m. blue dome.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Cathedral
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Little China
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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Falafel Sahyoun
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 4
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$36

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$ 2

Cappuccino Ashrafieh
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
14 - 21 min

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Beirut Art Center
Modest, minimalist contemporary-art gallery with educational programming & rotating exhibits.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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National Museum of Beirut
Archeological artifacts dating from prehistory to the 1500s & telling the history of Lebanon.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Ortega Spanish Bistro
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$7
3 - 4 min

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Don Baker
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 5
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$35

Kudeta Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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MIM Mineral Museum
Crystals & gemstones from around the world in a huge variety of geometric forms & striking colors.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Beit Beirut - Museum and Urban Cultural Center
Civil war artifacts & art shows in a battle-scarred & restored 1920s Ottoman-style apartment block.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Dunkin'
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$7
4 - 5 min

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Café Diem
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 6
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$40

eat sunshine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Musée de la Préhistoire Libanaise
Collection of Paleolithic & Neolithic artifacts such as stone tools, pottery & bones, plus tours.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Nicolas Sursock Museum
Opened in 1961, this museum displays Lebanese & international modern art in a 1912 villa.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Bavaglino
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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la piZZaria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$17
Day 7
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$37

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$ 2

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
40 - 60 min

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Aïshti Foundation
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sursock Palace
Built in 1860, this opulent mansion surrounded by gardens now hosts private events.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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la piZZaria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$17
2 - 3 min

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Ghattas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $304 In total

Activities & Food:$294
Transport:$10