Small Group Tour with lunch - Qadisha Valley, Bcharre & Cedars of God

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Monastery Saint Antoine Kozhaya - Lebanese Maronite Order دير مار أنطونوي قزحيا - الرهبنة اللبنانية المارونية, Deir Mar Antonios Qozhaya is in the northern section of the Qadisha valley between the villages of Hawqa and, Lebanon

Wadi Qadisha, also known as "Holy Valley" is a valley filled with old monasteries in Noth of Lebanon. One of the oldest monasteries in Qadisha valley is Mar Antonios kozhaya, situated at a height of 950 meters above sea level. This Monastery was first built and began to be occupied by hermits at the beginning of the fourth century.

The Monastery remains a beacon of salvation and holiness; this is the fact that imparts to it all its charisma and fascination!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gibran Museum, Bcharre Lebanon

Bcharre is a breathtaking town in Northern Lebanon. With an altitude of 1,500 meters, Bcharre has quite a rich history.

Bcharre is the hometown of Gibran Khalil Gibran, the author, poet, and Lebanese painter renowned worldwide for his book The prophet, translated in many languages.

Gibran Khalil Gibran museum is a unique place, showcasing 440 paintings and original drawings of Gibran.

Outside the museum, the visitor can admire the village of Bcharre overlooking the sacred valley of Qadisha.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Cedars of God, Bcharre Lebanon

Located just eight kilometers from Bcharre, The Cedars of God is one of Lebanon’s most beautiful nature reserves and home to the oldest Cedar Forest.

The Lebanon Cedar is one of the most majestic trees of the world.

Over the years, many peoples have made use of cedar wood provided by the forest. The Phoenicians used it to build their ships, Egyptians to make paper, and other civilizations like the Romans and Turks exploited the natural treasure for trade. The trees also hold significant religious importance, as they are mentioned in the Bible on several occasions: Solomon used their wood to build Jerusalem and Emperor Hadrian ruled them as royal domains which stopped their destruction.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Qadisha Valley, 6 Km From Becharre, Bcharre Lebanon

The Qadisha Valley 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