Small Group Tour Qadisha Valley, Bcharre & Cedars of God
“Experience the natural splendor and cultural richness of North Lebanon on a full-day tour of the Qadisha valley and Bcharre village. on a full-day tour of the Qadisha valley and Bcharre village. Delve into the heart of Qadisha valley and visit the monastery of Saint Anthony Kozhaya while admiring the natural beauty of the region. Enjoy the peaceful village of Bcharre, and discover the museum of the famous poet Gibran Khalil. Last but not least, enjoy a promenade in the Cedars of God Forest, and walk through the majestic original cedar trees, before getting back to Beirut.
Tour Details:
Availability: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Starts: 8.00 am
Duration: 8 hours
Adults: $95 USD
What’s Included?
✓ Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
✓English-speaking driver
✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
✓ All entrance fees
✓ Lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant
What’s Excluded?
X Gratuities
X Personal Expenses
Qadisha valley & monastery
Qadisha valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located Northern Lebanon. Also known as “the Holly Valley”, Qadisha valley is home 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.
Bcharre Gibran Khalil Museum
Bcharre, a mountain village located Northern Lebanon, is the home and the birth place of the famous poet and writer, Gibran Khalil. A 19th century monastery was transformed into a museum to honor him, including mostly of his belongings, paintings, snippets of his original poetry, and even his coffin..
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.