Small-Group Tour with Lunch to Qadisha Valley, Bcharre and Cedars

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Beirut and embark on a serene journey with our small group tour to the tranquil countryside, where the majestic beauty of Mount Lebanon awaits. Delight in a visit to the Jubran Museum, immerse yourself in the breathtaking vistas of the Qadisha Valley, explore the serene ambiance of The Cedars forest reserve, and find peace at the Monastery of St. Kozhaya. Indulge in a delectable Lebanese lunch as part of this experience, with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included for a seamless adventure.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Qadisha Valley, 6 Km From Becharre, 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.


Stop At: Bcharre, Bcharre, North Governorate

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.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 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.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 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.


Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: دير مار أنطونيوس الكبير قزحيا - الرهبانية اللبنانية المارونية, دير مار أنطونيوس قزحيا، Aarbet Qozhaiya, Lebanon

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.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick-up travellers from destinations near Beirut city centre.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Lunch
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Tour leader
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Entry/Admission to the sites
• Entry/Admission - Gibran Museum
• Entry/Admission - The Cedars of God

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities