Hello everyone, a lot of you who are travelling to Lebanon for the first time have told us they plan to visit Lebanon a week before the wedding and we are adding some extra details and recommendations below. Below is our planned schedule for the week and we encourage any of you to join us as much or as little as you like, we cant wait to explore Lebanon with you all.
We will be organizing transportation between the areas listed below and also on the tour dates on Tuesday and Wednesday. Check Exploring Lebanon for more information and recommendations about each city.
Friday - Monday, August 1st - 4th, 2025
Ola and Daniel will be enjoying Beirut, let us know if you're around!
Location: Beirut.
Daniel and Ola Hotel: Pheonicia ($295 per night).
Other Hotel Options: Ramada ($100 per night), ArtHaus ($250 per night), and SmallVille ($222 per night).
Tuesday August 5, 2025
Location: Beirut.
Optional organised day trip to Baalbak Ruins then to Broummana town for lunch on the way back to Beirut.
We're providing transportation busses for the whole day tour.
Daniel and Ola Hotel: Pheonicia ($295 per night).
Other Hotel Options: Ramada ($100 per night), ArtHaus ($250 per night), and SmallVille ($222 per night).
Wednesday August 6, 2025
Location: Start in Beirut and Finish in Batroun.
Optional Organized Tour: Jeita Grotto, Telefrique de Liban
"Cable Cars", Lady of Lebanon, IXSIR Winery (Tasting and Lunch), and Batroun.
We are providing buses that will be the main transportation from Beirut to Batroun through our sightseeing stops.
Daniel and Ola Hotel: Blue Marlin ($190 per night).
Hotel Options: Be Batroun ($335 per night), Blue Marlin ($190 per night), Breathe ($120 per night), San Stefano ($150 per night), and Casa de Thoum ($250 per night).
Thursday August 7, 2025
Location: Batroun or Byblos.
The Bridal Party will depart for the Wedding Venue for Check-In and Rehearsal Dinner. Guests are recommended to stay an additional night in Batroun and make a day trip to Byblos which is 15 mins away.
Batroun is a walkable town with loads of toktoks and golf carts as local taxis available in the streets. There's also local taxis and Uber available for day trips around Batroun.
Please note that Byblos is 20 minutes away from Beit Noun while Batroun is 45 minutes away from Beit Noun.
Daniel and Ola Hotel: Blue Marlin ($190 per night).
Hotel Options: Be Batroun ($335 per night), Blue Marlin ($190 per night), Breathe ($120 per night), San Stefano ($150 per night), and Casa de Thoum ($250 per night).
Friday August 8, 2025
Location: Batroun.
Shuttles between Batroun and Byblos and Beit Noun will be available for all guests. We'll share time and meeting points information at a later stage
Daniel and Ola Hotel: Blue Marlin ($190 per night).
Hotel Options: Be Batroun ($335 per night), Blue Marlin ($190 per night), Breathe ($120 per night), San Stefano ($150 per night), and Casa de Thoum ($250 per night).
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Bridal Party Depart for the Wedding Venue for Check-In and Rehearsal Dinner.
Location: Batroun or Byblos.
Bridal Party travelling to Beit Noun and Casadar. Guests are recommended to stay an additional night in Byblos or Batroun. Please note that Byblos is 20 minutes away from Beit Noun while Beit Noun is 45 minutes away from Beit Noun.
Byblos Hotel Options: Edde Sands ($270 per night).
Friday, August 8, 2025
Wedding Ceremony & Reception.
Location: Beit Noun, Mehcmech.
Dress Code: Formal / Cocktail.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Farewell Brunch in Beit Noun from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Location: Beit Noun, Mehcmech.
We're heading to Beirut after the brunch. Guests are welcomed to join us in Beirut or spend the night anywhere they wish.