Discovery day · TR2
The Crusader citadel, a guided walk down through the Mamluk mosques, madrasas and khans of the old city to Khan al-Saboun's soap makers, knefeh at Kasr el Helou, a long Tripolitan lunch and an hour by the sea in El Mina.
08:00
Depart Beirut
09:45–10:45
Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles
The ramparts, halls and small museum, with the city below
The Crusader-era fortress above the souks, with a small museum and views over the city.
10:45–12:45
Tripoli Old City
Guided walk down through the Great Mansouri Mosque, the madrasas, the khans and Khan al-Saboun, ending at Kasr el Helou
Living Mamluk and Ottoman souks: the Great Mansouri Mosque, Khan al-Saboun's soap makers, Hammam el Jadid and the gold and copper markets.
12:45–13:15
Hallab 1881, Kasr el Helou
Knefeh and Tripoli sweets
Tripoli's best-known sweets house, for knefeh, halawet el jibn and maamoul.
13:30–15:00
Tripoli
Long traditional lunch
Long traditional Tripolitan lunch.
15:15–16:15
El Mina
The seafront promenade, the fishing harbour and a café by the water
Tripoli's harbour district: the seafront promenade, the fishing port and cafés by the water.
18:00
Back in Beirut (approx.)
Based on the 10-hour rate, the same rate you will see when you book.
Honda Odyssey 7 seater
Up to 6 passengers
$300
BookHyundai H1 Van
Up to 10 passengers
$280
BookMinibus Rosa Mitsubishi
Up to 20 passengers
$270
BookMini Pullman Bus
Up to 32 passengers
$400
BookTransport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.