Private Tour Maaser el Chouf Cedars, Baalbek & Ksara
Immerse yourself on this full-day sightseeing tour from Beirut, covering different aspects, combining nature, history and wine. Travel by an air-conditioned private vehicle, and visit the Cedars nature reserve, where you can admire the majestic Cedar trees of Lebanon. Then head to the Beqaa valley, and explore the huge Baalbek Roman temples, a great name in the antiquity of Lebanon. At the end of the tour, indulge yourself in tasting Lebanese wine at Chateau Ksara winery..
Tour Details:
Availability: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Duration: 10 hours
Pick-up Time: 8.30 am
What’s Included?
✓ Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
✓ Comfortable Private Transportation
✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
✓ English Speaking Guide / Driver
✓ Local Guide in Baalbek
✓ All Entrance fees and taxes
What’s Excluded?
X Lunch
X Gratuities
X Personal Expenses
Cedars of Lebanon
The Cedar tree is the symbol of pride of Lebanon, standing in the middle of its flag. Many civilizations like Phoenicians, Egyptians, Romans and Turks used the cedar trees for their trade, making paper and building their ships. The Cedars are also mentioned in the Bible, holding significant religious importance.
Baalbek
As early as 9000 BC, Baalbek passed through many civilizations: Mesopotamian, Roman, Christian and Islamic worship. The empire of Baalbek is considered as one of Lebanon’s most prized historical treasures, where people can discover the great three temples of Bacchus, Jupiter and Venus, and hear exciting tales about this old city, and how people built such huge structures.
Winery Ksara
Located in the heart of the Beqaa valley, in a suitable place with good climate for cultivating vineyards, Chateau Ksara is one of the oldest and main wineries in Lebanon, founded in 1857 by Jesuit priests. Aside from the multiple kind of wine, a tour in the caves of the winery is offered for visitors to hear Ksara winery’s story.