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The 14 Best Day Trips from Tripoli

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Tripoli, Lebanon, led by Beirut, Damascus, Ra’s Bayrūt. The closest is Ţarţūs, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Tripoli at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Beirut68 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Damascus111 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ra’s Bayrūt68 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Homs87 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Latakia122 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ḩamāh114 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ţarţūs51 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Sidon107 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Tyre142 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Aley73 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Nabatîyé et Tahta122 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Dūmā109 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Jaramānā115 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Habboûch119 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Tripoli

  1. 1

    Beirut, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Tripoli2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  2. 2

    Damascus, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south of Tripoli3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for حمام نور الدين الشهيد.

    Also nearby: al-Yarmūk.

  3. 3

    Ra’s Bayrūt, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Tripoli2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  4. 4

    Homs, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Tripoli2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for قلعة حمص.

  5. 5

    Latakia, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north of Tripoli3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ḩamāh, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-east of Tripoli3 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ţarţūs, Syria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north of Tripoli2 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Sidon, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Tripoli3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tyre, Lebanon

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Tripoli4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Aley, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Tripoli2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south of Tripoli3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Dūmā, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of Tripoli3 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Jaramānā, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-east of Tripoli3 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Habboûch, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south of Tripoli3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tripoli to Beirut

A realistic pace for Beirut, 68 km from Tripoli. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Tripoli
  2. 09:50Arrive in Beirut (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Souks de Beyrouth
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Beirut
  6. 15:50Head back to Tripoli
  7. 17:10Home in Tripoli

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tripoli?
The best day trips from Tripoli are Beirut, Damascus, Ra’s Bayrūt, Homs, Latakia. The closest is Ţarţūs, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tripoli?
Ţarţūs is the closest, 51 km north of Tripoli, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tripoli?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Tripoli: Ţarţūs (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Tripoli for a day out?
Beirut is the largest city in day-trip range, 68 km south-west of Tripoli and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tripoli?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tyre at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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