The best time to visit Lebanon is between April and June or between October and December.
Lebanese culture is a mixture of Middle Eastern traditions with a Mediterranean flair, and some French influence. With a mixture of religions (50% are Christian or Greek Orthodox) and backgrounds, Lebanon has its own culture unique to the Middle East.
Lebanese food is some of the best food in the Middle East. They have many traditional dishes, including tabboule, fattouch, labneh, hummus, mutabbal, dolmas, and baba ghanouj.
Arriving at Beirut International Airport is the most common entry point to Lebanon. The only way to get from the Airport to the city center is by car or taxi. Taxis will cost between $20 and $30 USD in Beirut. There are only public buses in the inner-city.
Accommodation in Lebanon is expensive. Budget backpacker options at small and basic guesthouses start from $30 USD per night. Costs slightly go down in Baalbek and Tripoli.
1. Beirut 2. South Coast of Lebanon 3. North Coast of Lebanon 4. Central Lebanon 5. East Lebanon