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Embark on a captivating small-group day excursion departing from Beirut, where you'll uncover the remarkable attractions nestled within the countryside of Northern Lebanon and along the majestic Mount Lebanon. Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking panoramas of the Qadisha Valley and the enchanting beauty of Lebanon's landscape. Among the highlights are visits to the Khalil Gibran Museum, a serene stroll through the ancient Cedars of God reserve forest, and an exploration of the historic Saint Antonios Kozhaya Monastery. This comprehensive full-day tour of Lebanon encompasses all entrance fees and a delightful Lebanese lunch, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Tour Leader
Lunch at a local restaurant
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission & Ticket to the sites
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We offer pickup services from any hotel, Airbnb, or residence in Beirut.
Traveler pickup
VGW4+HV3, Beirut, Lebanon
Qadisha Valley, Bcharre, Lebanon Qadisha valley is one of the most important settlement sites of the first Christian monasteries in the world, and its monasteries, many of which of great age, are set in an extraordinarily rugged landscape.
The Qadisha Valley comprises all the caves, monasteries and cultivated terraces that are associated with the activities from a very early phase of Christianity.
Bcharre, Bcharre, Lebanon Bcharre is the town of the only remaining and preserved original Cedars of God, and is the birthplace of the famous poet, painter and sculptor Khalil Jubran who now has a museum in the town to honor him. Moreover, Bcharre is home to the oldest skiing area, the Cedars Ski Resort and to Lebanon’s first ski lift, built in 1953.
Bcharre is sometimes called "the city of churches" as it houses some 37 churches.
30 minutes
Gibran Museum, Bcharre, Lebanon The Gibran Museum, formerly the Monastery of Mar Sarkis, is a biographical museum in Bcharre, Lebanon. It is dedicated to the Lebanese writer, philosopher, and artist Kahlil Gibran.
Founded in 1935, the Gibran Museum possesses 440 original paintings and drawings of Gibran and his tomb. It also includes his furniture and belongings from his studio when he lived in New York City and his private manuscripts.
30 minutes
The Cedars of God, Bcharre, Lebanon The Forest of the Cedars of God with its 375 trees, is the last remains of antique forests and one of the rare sites where the Cedars still grows.
It was highly prized in ancient times and was one of the most valued construction materials of great religious buildings and cited 103 times in the Bible.
The Cedar is the symbol of the country, its pride, and features prominently on the Lebanese flag.
60 minutes
دير مار أنطونيوس قزحيا، Aarbet Qozhaiya, Libanon The Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great is situated at a height of 950 meters above sea level in the celebrated Valley of Qozhaya. The pine trees and oak trees cover the great hills surrounding it. Fruit trees of every description grow all along the valley, which extends into the Valley of Qannubin to form the great Qadisha Valley, thus bearing witness to the history of eremitic life and the quest for holiness in Lebanon.
Historians and scholars suppose that this Monastery was first built and began to be occupied by hermits at the beginning of the fourth century. It was several times looted, set on fire and razed to the ground, but there still remain vestiges dating back to the seventh century. 60 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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22 Apr 2024
Very nice tour, we recommand it ! Albert , our guide, is excellent, he showed us the beauties of nothern Libanon. Make this trip and... enjoy !
96alexiae
25 Dec 2023
Albert was our guide, and he was extremely detailed in explaining the historical importance of the places we visited especially the St Anthony monastery. We started the tour with a tour of Gibran Khalil Museum. It was nice to see how well the beautiful pieces of art had been preserved. Next we went on a walk through the cedars trees at the Cedars of God reserve in Bcharre. The weather was amazing. We had a really tasty lunch before heading to St Anthony Monastery in Qadisha Valley. The view of is breathtaking and we got to see the Christian caves and church as well as other preserved artifacts. Our guide was extremely courteous and explained the significance of each of the sites and artifacts we came across in detail. I absolutely recommend this tour!
JustinG83
24 Jul 2023
Overall, this trip gave a good discussion about the impact of art and Christianity on norther Lebanon, and by far the best part of this trip was visiting the cedars. I think the tour was impactful, but could have covered a more diverse set of facets to Lebanon's history (eg, not a religious leitmotif). There were also plenty of monuments that looked interesting and that could be seen from a distance, though we did not delve into their significance. However, our guide, Georgette, was a top-notch leader who had a nearly encyclopedic knowledge of Lebanon's history and its religious inflections. Her expertise and erudition made the trip worthwhile and memorable. I would consider keeping the cedars and diversifying some of the other aspects of this trip unless there is a religiously fervent audience.
This tour in
Lebanon
is organized by
Beirut Daily Tours
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