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Private Tour - Hamatoura Monastery

4.52 reviews

  • 6–8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Private tour

Highlights

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Hike to Hamatoura Monastery located in Qadisha Valley • Hamatoura Monastery WHAT’S INCLUDED • English speaking tour leader • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle • Hotel pick up & drop off WHAT’S "NOT" INCLUDED • Meals and other personal items

Inclusions

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle

What's not

  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. After being picked up from your hotel, we begin our journey to the Hamatour Monastery by heading to the village of Kousba, just north of the capital, Beirut. Our hike begins with a two kilometre stretch of steep terrain with 200m rises, where you will walk along the mountain cliffs overlooking the Holy Valley of Qadisha and the river bank. Upon reaching the top, you will have the opportunity to explore the monastery. Take the time to be present in the moment, absorb the incredible views of the Qadisha Valley, pray, meditate or simply relax in the peaceful and spiritual surrounds. After this once in a lifetime experience, we resume our hike back to the bottom. If time permits, we will also head up to Hamat, home to the monastery and historic shrine of Our Lady of Nourieh. You’ll be treated to some breathtaking views from the top of the mountain.

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Explore Lebanon Tours
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years

How it compares in Beirut

  • Its from-price is 70% above the median of the 442 experiences we list in Beirut.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 206 of 442.
  • 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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