Byblos (Jbeil – day trip)

One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Byblos weaves together Phoenician temples, Crusader castles, and Ottoman-era buildings into a living tapestry of Mediterranean history spanning over 5,000 years. Wander through the seaside old souk with its narrow cobblestone streets lined with art galleries, antique shops, and family-run restaurants before exploring the atmospheric ruins that overlook the azure coastline. The site itself tells stories through layers—from the ancient harbor where papyrus was once traded to the Knights Templar fortress that crowns the hilltop.