Small Daily Tours from Beirut to Qadisha Valley, Bcharri, Cedars with Lunch
This small-group tour saves time and hassle, leaving you with more time to fully soak in the spectacular view of Qadisha valley, Bcharre village and Cedars of God forest. A visit to Gebran museum and saint Qozhaya monastery are included. Entrance fees, round-trip transport from Beirut, and lunch are provided, so you can focus on the more important details of your visit.
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Pass By: 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.
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: متحف جبران خليل جبران, Bsharri, Lebanon
The Gibran Museum, formerly the Monastery of Mar Sarkis, is a biographical museum in Bcharre, Lebanon. It is dedicated to the Lebanese writer, philosopher, and artist Kahlil Gibran.
Founded in 1935, the Gibran Museum possesses 440 original paintings and drawings of Gibran and his tomb. It also includes his furniture and belongings from his studio when he lived in New York City and his private manuscripts.
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: Deir Qozhaya, Qadisha Valley, Bcharre Lebanon
The Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great is situated at a height of 950 meters above sea level in the celebrated Valley of Qozhaya. The pine trees and oak trees cover the great hills surrounding it. Fruit trees of every description grow all along the valley, which extends into the Valley of Qannubin to form the great Qadisha Valley, thus bearing witness to the history of eremitic life and the quest for holiness in Lebanon.
Historians and scholars suppose that this Monastery was first built and began to be occupied by hermits at the beginning of the fourth century. It was several times looted, set on fire and razed to the ground, but there still remain vestiges dating back to the seventh century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 8 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up guests from hotels and any places of residences located in Beirut. Guests should be ready in
the lobby of their hotel at 8:00 am for the pickup. People who wish to join the tour and are located
outside Beirut should meet us at our office in Beirut before 8.00 am.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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