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Vinifest Beirut — a 3-day weekend in Lebanon

October. Beirut, Lebanon.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Beirut

    Land at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Vinifest Beirut

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Lebanon

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.

Where to stay

  • Hotels in Beirut

    Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.

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One winery worth a detour

Château Musar

WTG pick

Wine made through decades of war and hardship in Lebanon — Château Musar is not just a winery but a testament to the unbreakable spirit of winemaking.

Address
Ghazir, Keserwan, Lebanon
Appointment
by-arrangement
Tasting price
USD 20 · Tour and tasting of 4 wines
Website
Visit
Read the full Château Musar guide →

Practical

Nearest airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Festival site
Visit official site

Insider tip

Château Musar and Château Ksara dominate tastings, so skip their crowded booths and hunt for Kefraya's older vintages and Wardy's Carignan—underrated producers showing serious depth. The Hippodrome's back sections host smaller winery booths with less foot traffic and more genuine winemaker conversation.

Want a longer trip than the festival weekend?

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