Private Qadisha, Cedars Hike & Baalbek | May–Oct · Local Guide
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- 8 timer
- Gratis afbestilling indtil 24 t før
- 2 sprog
- Straks bekræftet
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This private tour takes the most dramatic route Lebanon offers — from a UNESCO World Heritage gorge in the north, up through an ancient cedar grove at 2,000 metres, over a high mountain pass, and down into the Bekaa Valley to the greatest Roman temples ever built. Available only between May and October, when the mountain road between the Cedars and Baalbek is open. The Qadisha Valley — carved into limestone cliffs that have sheltered Christian communities for seventeen centuries. The Cedars of God — a UNESCO-protected grove where some trees exceed 1,000 years, explored on a one-hour hike. The Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a 1,000-tonne Roman quarry block that sets the scale for what follows. Baalbek — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a specialist local guide who knows these temples the way only someone who grew up beside them can. Private vehicle throughout. Entrance tickets payable on site.
Inkluderet
Det er inkluderet
- Knowledgeable local English-speaking driver
- Specialist local guide at Baalbek temple complex
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
Ikke inkluderet
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch in Baalbek (optional — at own expense)
Rute
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your driver meets the group at your hotel and heads north along the coastal highway before climbing steeply into the Lebanese mountains toward the Qadisha Valley.
Qadisha Valley — UNESCO World Heritage photo stop Pull over at the rim of the Qadisha Valley — sheer limestone walls dropping hundreds of metres to the valley floor below, dotted with ancient monastery caves carved into the cliff face over seventeen centuries. Qadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic. Your driver points out the monastery caves visible in the rock face and explains who chose these inaccessible cliffs as their spiritual home. Multiple photo stops along the rim.
Bcharre — Gibran's village, drive-through Drive through Bcharre — the mountain village above the Qadisha gorge, birthplace of Khalil Gibran and home to the museum that holds his original paintings and manuscripts. Your driver points out the key landmarks as you pass through on the way to the Cedars.
Cedars of God — one-hour hike through a UNESCO-protected grove Walk among the Cedars of God at 2,000 metres above sea level — a UNESCO-protected grove where some trees exceed 1,000 years and trunks measure more than 14 metres in circumference. These are the descendants of the forests that built Phoenician ships, Solomon's Temple, and Egyptian palaces. A one-hour hike along the marked trail at your own pace — easy terrain, suitable for all fitness levels. The mountain air is clear and cool and the sense of scale — ancient trees, high altitude, Qadisha Valley below — is genuinely striking. From here, the mountain road opens east toward Baalbek. ~1 hr easy hike · Comfortable shoes recommended
Stone of the Pregnant Woman — the quarry that sets the scale Before the temples — a stop at the ancient Roman quarry where the Stone of the Pregnant Woman lies exactly where it was cut 2,000 years ago. A single limestone block, 21 metres long, weighing an estimated 1,000 tonnes, never moved. Your driver explains the engineering logic — and why standing next to this unfinished block prepares you for the scale of what you are about to enter.
Baalbek Temple Complex — specialist local guide Enter the greatest Roman temple complex on earth — with a specialist local Baalbek guide who has spent years studying and interpreting these extraordinary structures. The Temple of Jupiter on Trilithon stones each weighing over 800 tonnes. The Temple of Bacchus — larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact — the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. The Temple of Venus completing a complex that took three centuries to build. A local guide knows the details, the stories, and the angles that visiting guides routinely miss — making this one of the most informed and most memorable Baalbek visits available.
Lunch in Baalbek — optional Local Bekaa Valley mezze and grilled meats in a town that has been feeding travellers for two thousand years. Optional and at your own expense. Your driver knows where to go.
Return to Beirut — approx. 6:30–7:30 PM Drop-off at your Beirut hotel — a UNESCO gorge, a thousand-year-old cedar grove, a mountain crossing that only exists for six months, and the world's greatest Roman temples with a guide who knows every stone. Only possible between May and October.
Afbestilling
Gratis afbestilling indtil 24 timer før oplevelsen starter, med fuld refusion.
Godt at vide
- Afhentning
- Afhentning er inkluderet for alle.
- Billettype
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Udføres af
- Lebanon Tours
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Beirut
- Its from-price is 75% above the median of the 442 experiences we list in Beirut.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beirut
Beirut is Lebanon's capital on a Mediterranean headland, a Phoenician port city with Roman remains and mountains rising close behind.
Beirut juts into the Mediterranean on a rocky headland, with the snow-streaked peaks of Mount Lebanon rising behind. Founded by the Phoenicians, it became the Roman city of Berytus, famed for its school of law, and the remains of Roman baths lie in the city centre. The Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, with its blue domes, and the nearby churches of St George show the mix of faiths.
Top-ranked sights in Beirut: Jeita Grotto, Our Lady of Lebanon (Notre Dame du Liban), Byblos (Jbeil).
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