Coastal Cities Wine Route
Explore Lebanon's coastal wine scene: IXSIR's LEED Platinum winery above Batroun, boutique estates in mountain villages, and Beirut's vibrant wine bar culture. Combine vineyard visits with urban wine exploration and the annual Vinifest if timing aligns.
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IXSIR - World's Greenest Winery
Founded in 2008, this environmentally sustainable winery offers self-guided tours (free) or guided tours ($3/person) through vineyards, winery, and cellar. Full range tasting of 8 wines for $10. Restaurant on-site with stunning sunset views.
winery $ - 2🍷
Château Saint Thomas - Indigenous Grape Pioneer
A medium-sized family winery with cellar carved 25-30m into the rocks. The 65-hectare vineyard sits at 1,000m altitude on Mount Lebanon's eastern slope. Personal tours conducted by the founding family.
winery $$ - 3🍷
Vertical 33 - Beirut Wine Bar
One of Beirut's premier wine tasting spaces. Enjoy a glass, bottle, or flight of Lebanese wines paired with local dishes. The perfect introduction to Lebanese wine before or after visiting the wineries.
tasting $$ - 4🎪
Vinifest - Lebanon's Wine Festival
October 1-4, 2025 at Beirut Hippodrome. Four days of wine tastings, gastronomy, music, and entertainment. Sample wines from dozens of Lebanese wineries in one location. Tickets via AntoineTicketing.
festival $$ - 5🍷
Les Caves de Taillevent - Fine Wine Sanctuary
A decadent evening destination with up to 1,600 wine references to discover. The intimate space allows you to sprawl out and indulge in Lebanese wine culture with expert guidance.
tasting $$$