Sefir Bi Lebnen | Tripoli: History, Souks, and Local Flavors
Lebanon
Included:
• Traditional Lebanese lunch at Baytna Restaurant (manakich, Knefeh, balila, fatteh, pastries, coffee & tea, optional hookah)
Optional / Not included:
• Purchases throughout the trip
• Drinks outside lunch
• Tripoli Citadel (Qal’at Sinjil / Saint Gilles)
• Great Mosque & Taynal Mosque
• Clock Tower & Ezzedine Hammam
• Ottoman Khans: Khan al-Khayyatin & Khan al-Saboun
• Old Train Station in El Mina
• Tripoli Old Souk & craft shopping
• Lunch at Baytna Restaurant
• Halab sweets tasting (optional)
All included in the package price.
• Easy urban walking and short strolls
• Paved streets and alleys
• Leisurely pace, suitable for all ages
This is a trip.
No accommodation required.
• Round-trip Pullman from Check points to Tripoli
• Walking segments in the Tripoli historic center
- 08:00 AM — Departure from Beirut
- Board the Pullman at Home Center (~1h 30m to Tripoli)
- 09:30 – 10:30 AM — Old City Walking Tour
- Explore historic sites clustered together:
– Citadel (Qal’at Sinjil / Saint Gilles)
– Great Mosque & Taynal Mosque
– Clock Tower
– Ezzeddine Hammam
– Khan al-Khayyatin & Khan al-Saboun
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM — Tripoli Old Souk & Crafts
- Discover souk alleys, handmade crafts, and local products
- Opportunity to buy souvenirs
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Old Train Station (El Mina)
- Visit the historic station with two preserved trains
- Learn about Tripoli’s transport history
- Photos
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM — Optional Halab Sweets Stop
- Famous Tripoli sweets tasting / purchases
- 1:30 – 2:30 PM — Lunch at Baytna Restaurant
- Traditional Lebanese lunch buffet: manousheh, zaatar, balila, omelets, pastries, coffee & tea
- Optional hookah available
- 2:30 – 3:30 PM — Free Time / Photos / Relax
- Explore the surrounding area, enjoy the scenery, or shop in the souk
- 3:30 – 5:30 PM — Pullman Return to Beirut
- Board Pullman for the trip return
- Estimated arrival: 5:00–5:30 PM
- Small backpack or crossbody bag
- Water bottle
- Camera/phone
- Sunscreen
- ID & wallet
- PowerBank or MagSafe
- Optional: reusable bag for shopping
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Light jacket or layers
• Long pants / casual attire
• Hat & sunglasses
• Weather-appropriate clothing
Suitable for all ages?
- Yes
Meals included?
- Lunch included, breakfast optional before departure if participants want
Free time included?
- Yes
Walking difficulty?
- Easy, leisurely pace
• Arrive on time at the departure point
• Respect local sites, mosques, and historic landmarks
• Optional stops depend on group interest
• Lunch included at Baytna Restaurant
• Pullman transport included
Discover Tripoli with Lebanon Outdoor Activities!
Explore historic sites, Ottoman-era khans, mosques, the Citadel, the old train station, and Tripoli’s vibrant souks.
Enjoy a traditional Lebanese lunch at Baytna Restaurant, taste the famous Hallab sweets, and relax as you take in the city’s rich heritage.
A perfect day for history, culture, local flavors, and photography.