Private Tour - Beit El Din, Deir El Qamar & Moussa Palace - Day Trip From Beirut

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Stop At: Beiteddine Palace, Chouf, Lebanon

Emir Bashir II of the Shihab dynasty, who later became the ruler of the Mount Lebanon Emirate, built the palace between 1788 and 1818 at the site of the Druze hermitage. After 1840, the palace was used by the Ottomans as a government building. During the French Mandate, it served as a local administrative office.

In 1943, the palace was declared the official president's summer residence. During the Lebanese Civil War, it was heavily damaged. Parts of the palace are today open to the public while the rest is still the president's summer residence.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Deir Al Kamar Municipality, Chouf, Lebanon

Deir el Qamar is known as the capital of the emirs who ruled Mount Lebanon for centuries under the Ottomans.
Situated in Lebanon’s historical heart­land of the Chouf Mountains, Deir el Qamar it is one of the most fa­mous towns in Lebanon because of its well-preserved features and the important role it played in the country’s history.

 

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Deir el Qamar not only preserves its grand feudal architec­ture, but it also maintains its old stepped streets, walled gardens, ancient winding cobbled alleyways and picturesque corners.

Located 35km from the capital city, Deir El Qamar played an important role in the country’s history. It is a charming typical village with the historical centre, oriental souk, museum, mosque and churches.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Moussa Castle, Beit-Eddine, Shouf, Lebanon, Beiteddine Lebanon

Moussa castle, the Lebanese landmark is a monumental site which was constructed through 60 years of dedicated work. Situated between Deir El Qamar and Beit El Din, Moussa castle draw a Lebanese touch of history among all the other monumental sites.


Duration: 30 minutes