Private Tour – Qadisha, Cedars and Baalbek

Dive deep into the rich culture of Lebanon, on this full-day private sightseeing tour from Beirut. Get a comprehensive tour of Baalbek Roman empire, and be awed by the majesty of its huge temples. Head North, and admire the natural beauty of the Qadisha valley. Pay a visit to Saint Anthony Kozhaya monastery, and take a walk in the Cedars of God nature reserve.

  • Explore natural beauty of the Holly valley of Qadisha valley in North Lebanon and visit Saint Anthony monastery.
  • Enjoy a walk through cedars trees in the Cedars of God natural reserve, home of the original cedar trees in Lebanon.
  • Discover Baalbek Roman Empire, and its famous huge temples, Bacchus, Jupiter & Venus.

Tour Details:

Availability: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Duration: 10 hours
Pick-up Time: 8.00 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

Qadisha valley – Saint Anthony Kozhaya monastery

Qadisha valley with monastery

 

Qadisha Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in Northern Lebanon.

Also known as “the Holly Valley”, Qadisha valley is home to the most ancient Christian caves, monasteries and cultivated terrace.

Visitors will enjoy the incredible landscape views of the valley, and will visit one of its monasteries, the monastery of Saint Anthony Kozhaya.

Cedars of God

Cedars of God

In Bcharre, you can also find the natural reserve of the original and most ancient cedar trees 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

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.