The 14 Best Day Trips from Tripoli

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Tripoli

  1. 1

    Beirut, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Tripoli

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  2. 2

    Damascus, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south of Tripoli

    Known for حمام نور الدين الشهيد.

  3. 3

    Ra’s Bayrūt, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Tripoli

    Known for Souks de Beyrouth.

  4. 4

    Homs, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Tripoli

    Known for قلعة حمص.

  5. 5

    Latakia, Syria

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

    Ḩamāh, Syria

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

    Ţarţūs, Syria

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

    Sidon, Lebanon

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

    Tyre, Lebanon

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Tripoli
  10. 10

    Aley, Lebanon

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

    Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon

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

    Dūmā, Syria

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

    Jaramānā, Syria

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

    Habboûch, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south of Tripoli

A sample day: Tripoli to Beirut

  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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Tripoli?
For a weekend away from Tripoli, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Tyre (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Nabatîyé et Tahta (122 km, 1 hr 55 min), Latakia (122 km, 1 hr 55 min), Habboûch (119 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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