Qadisha Valley, Becharee & Cedars
Private Full Day Tour from Beirut
Overview
Spend some time away of Beirut and take a Private Day Trip to the northern Lebanon, the little heaven Bcharre locate at 1500 meters above the sea level. Bcharee is a small town with remarkable touristic attractions including history, culture, nature and others. it has throughout the year marvellous location and breathtaking landscape. The town overlooks the holy valley known as Qadisha Valley, where dwelled the Maronite Christians who fled persecution, as well as diverse populations such as the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Africans, Amorite tribes and others. The magnificent sights of the valley inspired explorers from all over the world including Lamartine, Jean de la Roque, the Jesuit fathers and many more. It is also the birthplace of Gibran Khalil Jubran whose art and philosophy has inspired millions around the globe as his works, such as The Prophet, have been translated into many languages.
Then move to Qadisha Valley, one of the longest valleys in the Mount Lebanon range. It combines a beautiful unique landscape with numerous historical and archaeological sites. Carved out by the Qadisha River in a deep gorge, the valley is an oasis of peace, serenity, and spirituality for many. It has sheltered Christian monastic communities for centuries. In 1998, the valley was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural landscape.
At the end, explore the Cedars of Lebanon, one of the most beautiful spots in the Lebanon. The Cedars is an historical entity mentioned often in the Bible and other ancient text. It is a popular destination for hiking and trekking, with trails matching all levels of fitness. Bird watching, mountain biking and snow shoeing are also popular. From the summit of the rugged mountains, visitors will have a panoramic view of the countryside, eastward to the Beqaa Valley and Qaraoun Lake, and westward toward the Mediterranean.
Spend some time away of Beirut and take a Private Day Trip to the northern Lebanon, the little heaven Bcharre locate at 1500 meters above the sea level. Bcharee is a small town with remarkable touristic attractions including history, culture, nature and others. it has throughout the year marvellous location and breathtaking landscape. The town overlooks the holy valley known as Qadisha Valley, where dwelled the Maronite Christians who fled persecution, as well as diverse populations such as the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Africans, Amorite tribes and others. The magnificent sights of the valley inspired explorers from all over the world including Lamartine, Jean de la Roque, the Jesuit fathers and many more. It is also the birthplace of Gibran Khalil Jubran whose art and philosophy has inspired millions around the globe as his works, such as The Prophet, have been translated into many languages.
Then move to Qadisha Valley, one of the longest valleys in the Mount Lebanon range. It combines a beautiful unique landscape with numerous historical and archaeological sites. Carved out by the Qadisha River in a deep gorge, the valley is an oasis of peace, serenity, and spirituality for many. It has sheltered Christian monastic communities for centuries. In 1998, the valley was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural landscape.
At the end, explore the Cedars of Lebanon, one of the most beautiful spots in the Lebanon. The Cedars is an historical entity mentioned often in the Bible and other ancient text. It is a popular destination for hiking and trekking, with trails matching all levels of fitness. Bird watching, mountain biking and snow shoeing are also popular. From the summit of the rugged mountains, visitors will have a panoramic view of the countryside, eastward to the Beqaa Valley and Qaraoun Lake, and westward toward the Mediterranean.
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Duration 9 hours Availability This Tour is available all the week. Payment Term Cash / Credit Card |
Qadisha Valley, Becharee & Cedars
Private Tour from Beirut
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