CEDARS OF GOD - BECHARRE _ QOZHAYA
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CEDARS OF GOD - BECHARRE _ QOZHAYA

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Stop At: The Cedars of God, Bcharre Lebanon

is one of the last vestiges of the extensive forests of the Lebanon cedar, that once thrived across Mount Lebanon in ancient times. Their timber was used by the Phoenicians, Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Romans, and Turks. The wood was prized by Egyptians for shipbuilding; the Ottoman Empire used the cedars in railway construction.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gibran Museum, Bcharre Lebanon

The Gibran Museum, formerly the Monastery of Mar Sarkis, is a biographical museum in Bsharri, Lebanon, 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Beirut. 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.

The building which houses the museum and his tomb was bought by his sister in 1931 under Gibran's request, having spiritual significance as a monastery dating back to the 7th century when it was the Mar Sarkis (Saint Serge) hermitage.

In 1975, the Gibran National Committee restored and expanded the monastery to house more exhibits and again expanded it in 1995.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Qadisha Valley, 6 Km From Becharre, Bcharre Lebanon

Kadisha Valley , also romanized as the Qadisha Valley and also known as the Kadisha Gorge or Wadi Kadisha (French: Ouadi Qadisha), is a gorge that lies within the Becharre and Zgharta Districts of the North Governorate of Lebanon. The valley was carved by the Kadisha River, also known as the Nahr Abu Ali when it reaches Tripoli. Kadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic, and the valley, sometimes called the Holy Valley. It has sheltered Christian monastic communities for many centuries. The valley is located at the foot of Mount al-Makmal in northern Lebanon.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - The Cedars of God
  • Entry/Admission - Gibran Museum
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
50%
Aquatic
25%
Adrenaline
20%
Reviews
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shams a
5 | 2019-07-03

We saw monasteries, snow resort, valleys, cedars and so much more. Fabulous full day trip. Excellent driver and tour guide.

Anonymous
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Beirut

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