Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group Tour Beirut
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Lebanon's north is genuinely unlike anywhere else in the country — and this small-group day trip from Beirut takes you deep into it. A UNESCO gorge where monks carved their sanctuaries into sheer limestone cliffs. The museum and tomb of Khalil Gibran — Lebanon's most celebrated poet, whose book The Prophet has sold 100 million copies. An easy hike through the Cedars of God at 2,000 metres above sea level. A mountain lunch included in the price. And a 12th-century monastery carved directly into the cliff face of the Qadisha Valley, housing the first printing press ever used in the Middle East.
Four completely different stops. One professional guide who connects them all. Lunch and all tickets included — nothing extra to pay. Perfect for solo travelers who want to explore Lebanon's most dramatic north without having to figure it all out alone.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Beirut
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your guide meets you at your Beirut hotel and heads north along the coastal highway before climbing steeply into the Lebanese mountains — the temperature dropping and the landscape shifting as you gain altitude toward the north.
Qadisha Valley
Qadisha Valley — the gorge that hid a civilisation Pull over at the rim of the Qadisha Valley and take a moment — because this view is something else. Sheer limestone walls drop hundreds of metres to the valley floor, dotted with ancient monastery caves and hermitages carved directly into the rock face by Christian communities who chose these inaccessible cliffs specifically because nobody could easily reach them. Qadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic — earned over seventeen centuries of people hiding their faith in this dramatic gorge. Your guide explains the full story of who lived here, why, and what they left behind. Multiple photo stops along the rim.
Options
SMALL GROUP TOUR
Lunch not included:: Please note this option does not include Lunch. This cost goes on your own. Tickets are included:: Tickets & Admission to all the sites are included Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tour Leader
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Tickets - Admission to the sites
Gratuities (optional)
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect way to experience Lebanon!
afnanj2016,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hassane was an incredible tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about Lebanon. He shared so much history and insight that made the entire experience unforgettable. Lebanon is truly beautiful, and seeing it through his explanations made me appreciate it even more. Highly recommend!
Great Day tour to see the beautiful scenery of North Lebanon
G6652DLbrianm,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Qadisha valley was such a serene place and the cedars were such unique part of lebanon. Excellent day tour and an even better guide with such immense knowledge of Lebanon!
Incredible trip
lidiat788,Dec 7, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was incredible. We got to see the beautiful land scape of north Lebanon. Our driver was good as well. I recommend this tour for people who likes nature. Thanks to Beirut trip for the great tour.
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