Skip the crowded Beirut day tours and get to the Al-Mina site by 9am to beat the coastal heat. The Roman Hippodrome is wilder than the photos show; it’s one of the best-preserved in the world. Spend two hours walking the ruins, then hit the nearby fish market for lunch. Don't pay for an expensive private guide unless you need a history lesson—the layout is simple enough to explore solo. Bring extra water and comfortable shoes.
