Cedars of Lebanon, Qozhaya, and Bcharre Day Trip from Beirut

Board your air-conditioned vehicle in central Beirut or at your Beirut hotel, and listen to tales of Lebanese culture and history as you cruise through the pretty countryside.

Your first stop is the Qadisha (“Holy”) Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the pretty town of Bsharri. Stroll the ancient town with your guide as you learn about the 20th-century poet and artist Khalil Gibran, who was born here. See religious monuments and the Gibran Museum, then stop for a traditional lunch of “mezze” (small dishes served tapas-style).

Continue through the valley to Kozhaya, and explore the mountainside Monastery of St. Anthony. No trip to Qadisha Valley would be complete without viewing the biblical cedars of Lebanon. Learn about these majestic trees as you explore a cedar grove before your driver returns you to Beirut.

• Visit the Monastery of St. Anthony and Bsharri, birthplace of Khalil Gibran
• Savor traditional Lebanese cuisine at a local restaurant
• Relax with door-to-door round-trip transportation from central Beirut hotels

To truly discover Lebanon’s rich culture and long history, it pays to have a local guide. This guided tour takes you deep into the heart of Lebanon, to the Qadisha Valley where the “cedars of God” still grow. Visit the Monastery of St. Anthony, walk the streets of Bsharri, where the poet Khalil Gibran was born, admire the cedars, and enjoy a restaurant lunch.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers