Escape the bustle of the capital and discover centuries of hidden histories on this heritage-packed day trip. Enjoy a mix of cultural and natural attractions during multiple stops, travelling between locations in your own chauffeured vehicle. Highlights include an ancient cedar forest, the Gebran Khalil Gebran gallery, and a visit to a 14th-century forest hermitage deep in a sacred valley.
What to expect
We pickup from any hotel in Beirut
Stop At: The Cedars of God, Bcharre Lebanon
The Cedars of God Forest… A 2000 year’s old cedar tree in the middle of multiple souvenirs kiosks covers the main street! Looks gorgeous!
Let’s have a hike in the protected forest… “Cedrus Libani” (Cedar tree of Lebanon) is the symbol of Lebanon, the land of the Cedars… More information, details, myths and beliefs as your Guide escorts you during this lovely walk…
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gibran Museum, Bcharre Lebanon
Gebran Khalil Gebran gallery is located in downtown Besharre. Who is Gebran Khalil Gebran? Do we call him “the Prophet” his nickname? How many books he wrote and how many languages were translated to? Is his famous book still a bestseller? And his paintings, what do you think of them? All this and much more inside this humble old monastery converted into a nice gallery half curved in a giant rocky mountain…
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qadisha Valley, 6 Km from Becharre, Bcharre Lebanon
The Qadisha valley or the “Sacred Valley” as the locals call it. Breathtaking scenery, wonderful views, water cascades (in spring) and many curved shapes in the surrounding mountains… Deep down the valley a 14th century hermitage and monastery… Quiet observance required…
Duration: 1 hour
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What’s included.
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission – The Cedars of God
- Entry/Admission – Gibran Museum
What’s not included.
- Lunch
Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps.
- Infant seats available.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers.
