Private Full-Day Tour to Qadisha valley, Cedars of God and Baalbek from Beirut

Explore Lebanon's cultural and natural wonders on our Private Full-Day Tour from Beirut. Journey through the revered Qadisha Valley, the ancient Cedars of God, and the monumental ruins of Baalbek. Led by experienced guides, delve into history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes. Join us for an unforgettable day of discovery.

Itinerary
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Stop At: 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.


Duration: 30 minutes

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: 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: Temples of Baalbek, Baalbeck Lebanon

The complex of temples at Baalbek is located at the foot of the south-west slope of Anti-Lebanon, bordering the fertile plain of the Bekaa at an altitude of 1150 m. The city of Baalbek reached its apogee during Roman times. Its colossal constructions built over a period of more than two centuries, make it one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims thronged to the sanctuary to venerate the three deities, known under the name of the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, an essentially Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus and Bacchus).

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Stone of the Pregnant Woman, Lebanon

The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a worked Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Together with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. The two building blocks were presumably intended for the nearby Roman temple complex, and are characterized by a monolithic gigantism that was unparalleled in antiquity.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup is available from any destination in Beirut

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

Included

• Tour Leader
• Hotel pick up & drop off
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• Guide in Baalbek

Not Included

• Lunch
• Gratuities

Facilities