Anyone toured in Lebanon?

[Kirstie]

I have always wanted to go to Lebanon. I think Beirut would be a fascinating place to visit, as well as the fact that the surrounding countryside is spectacular. I also love Lebanese wine and cuisine. Obviously I'll search on Crazyguy, but I was wondering if anyone on here had ever been? I'm aware that it's a bit of a war zone too, but I still would really like to go one day.

 

[frank9755]

It's a place that has been on my list too. I remember a friend going about 10-12 years ago and having a great time but, of course, you need up to date information.

Given that some of the organised group tours are going there, I imagine it is considered safe enough.

Frank

 

[andym]

Given that some of the organised group tours are going there, I imagine it is considered safe enough.

It is and it isn't. The Foreign Office describe the situation as peaceful but fragile and advise against all but essential travel to some parts. Not necessarily a reason not to go though, just be careful where you go.

http://www.fco.gov.u...-africa/lebanon

 

[Oneleggedtoad]

I cycled a bit in Syria and Lebanon a few years ago, maybe 2 or 3, and I loved the place. At no time did I feel threatened or in danger. I was going to go to Tripoli one morning but a couple of bombs had gone off, so I just went somewhere else that day. But here’s the problem, there’s a range of mountains that run the length of the country and as I recall they’re about 2000m. There is a coast road but it is very busy, so your either dodging the traffic or your climbing mountains. I was coming from Damascus, I came down in to the Bekaa valley, stayed in Zahle, went up to Baalbek and then cycled over the mountain and down into Beirut. I had about 3 or 4 days in Beirut and used the bus to get to places like Byblos and Sidon. I wouldn’t say don’t do it, just make sure you know what your letting yourself in for.

Have a great trip…..