The 13 Best Day Trips from Sidon
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 13 good day trips from Sidon, Lebanon, led by Beirut, Damascus, Ra’s Bayrūt. The closest is Nabatîyé et Tahta, about 35 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Sidon
- 1
Beirut, Lebanon
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km north of SidonKnown for Souks de Beyrouth.
- 2
Damascus, Syria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km east of SidonKnown for حمام نور الدين الشهيد.
- 3
Ra’s Bayrūt, Lebanon
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km north of SidonKnown for Souks de Beyrouth.
- 4
Irbid, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Sidon - 5
Haifa, Israel
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-west of Sidon - 6
Tripoli, Lebanon
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-east of Sidon - 7
Netanya, Israel
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Sidon - 8
Ar Ramthā, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Sidon - 9
Tyre, Lebanon
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km south-west of Sidon - 10
Nablus, Palestinian Territory
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Sidon - 11
Aley, Lebanon
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km north-east of Sidon - 12
‘Ajlūn, Jordan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of Sidon - 13
Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south-east of Sidon
A sample day: Sidon to Beirut
- 08:30Leave Sidon
- 09:15Arrive in Beirut (45 min drive)
- 09:30Souks de Beyrouth
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Beirut
- 15:15Head back to Sidon
- 16:00Home in Sidon
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Sidon?
- The best day trips from Sidon are Beirut, Damascus, Ra’s Bayrūt, Irbid, Haifa. The closest is Nabatîyé et Tahta, about 35 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Sidon?
- Nabatîyé et Tahta is the closest, 22 km south-east of Sidon, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Sidon?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Sidon: Nabatîyé et Tahta (35 min), Aley (40 min), Tyre (40 min), Beirut (45 min), Ra’s Bayrūt (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Sidon for a day out?
- Beirut is the largest city in day-trip range, 39 km north of Sidon and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Sidon?
- For a weekend away from Sidon, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Nablus (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Netanya (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), ‘Ajlūn (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Ar Ramthā (126 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Sidon?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nablus at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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