Senior Travel in Beirut

Lebanon is full of cultural and historical attractions that make Beirut senior travel fun and easy. Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, has been home to the worlds most powerful civilizations including the Roman, Phoenicians, Arab and Ottoman civilizations and still has many artifacts and remnants of these eras. Since the civil war, which ended in 1990, was destructive to parts of Beirut. However, the city is in the process of rebuilding and renovating and has become very tourist friendly.

Sight Seeing

Any Beirut senior travel vacation should start with a walking tour of downtown that has beautiful buildings like the Omari Mosque. The Omari Mosque was originally built in the 12th century and was converted to a Christian cathedral twice in its lifetime. The building is stunning to see during the day and the outside is lit up at night. The Nejmeh Square has rows of surprisingly intact Roman columns. The square is also home to the Solidere Clock Tower that was built in the early 20th century by the French.

Experience the Theater

The Beirut Theater is known for its plays, dance and music with a avante garde approach. This theater has Lebanese and foreign shows in Arabic, French and English. Traditional Lebanese folk music and dance is popular and can be found at the restaurant Nahr Al-Founoun. The Al Madina Theater was opened in 1994 by Lebanese actress Nidal al-Achkar and has become very popular. The Al Madina hosts acting troupes from all over the Middle East and North Africa and as far away as Europe.

Visit the Coast

Beirut's Mediterranean coast is has many natural, historic and fun things to do for any Beirut senior travel group. At the western-most tip of Beirut is Pigeon Rock which is a massive rock formation in the sea that is a popular tourist destination. More adventurous senior travelers might want to try scuba diving to see many shipwrecks and remnants of the Phoenician and Roman civilizations. A day at the beach is always relaxing and your best choice is to find a private club and pay a day entrance fee which is usually around 20 USD.

The Hippodrome

The Hippodrome was built in 1885 and is only open Sunday with no admittance fee. If you are interested in seeing Arabian horses, one of the world's top breeds, or watching a race this is a must do. Bets can be placed on horses if you are interested and there are currency exchanges located in the Hippodrome.