Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut

Overview

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Hotel pick up between 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Start out at Deir Al Qamar “Monastery of the Moon” a village located south-east of Beirut in south-central Lebanon,it’s a unique Lebanese town restored and maintained in centuries-old style, preserving feudal architecture, old stepped streets, and walled gardens :45 minutes duration

Afterwards Beiteddine palace complex, Lebanon’s best example of 19th century architecture. Built by Prince Bashir, Explore the golden walls, suspended gardens, and courtyard fountains, then enjoy a spectacular view of the complex from the village of Deir Al Qamar. Duration 1 hour and a half

Duration 1 hour and a half

Lunch Stop at a local restaurant : Duration 1 hour

Last Visit Shouf Cedars Forest Reserve, hike around and explore old trees in the cedars forest.

Return back to Beirut Arrival time between 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Parking Fee

English / Arabic Speaking Driver

Pickup From Your Hotel / Address and Return in Beirut

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Deir el Qamar

Deir al-Qamar, meaning "Monastery of the Moon" is a city south-east of Beirut in south-central Lebanon. It is located five kilometres outside of Beiteddine in the Chouf District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate at 800 m of average altitude.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Beiteddine Palace

We will Start out at Deir Al Qamar “Monastery of the Moon” a village located south-east of Beirut in south-central Lebanon,it’s a unique Lebanese town restored and maintained in centuries-old style, preserving feudal architecture, old stepped streets, and walled gardens. Then Beiteddine palace complex, Lebanon’s best example of 19th century architecture. Built by Prince Bashir, the palace is now used as a summer retreat for the president of the Lebanese Republic, and as a backdrop for many movie sets. Explore the golden walls, suspended gardens, and courtyard fountains, then enjoy a spectacular view of the complex from the village of Deir Al Qamar.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

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Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars Hike Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.50

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Dishonest and Dissappinting
Joseph T,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
- we didn't actually walk in cedar forest - he told me he'd pay for entrance and I paid him later. Then he tried to claim I owed him $35, despite entrance only being $15 - tour was rushed
Beautiful Day in the Chouf Mountains
S498PRginag,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Some friends recommended we visit the Chouf area, and we’re so glad we took their advice. The Cedars Forest was absolutely stunning peaceful, scenic, and full of history. We even saw one of the oldest trees, said to be over 3,000 years old, which was really special. Overall, a relaxing and memorable trip. Would definitely recommend!
Perfect😍
hala ahmed66,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you so much Ali for the amazing rides around Lebanon! The views were stunning and the whole experience was relaxing and enjoyable. You were very professional and friendly, which made it even better. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Beirut!
Our guide Ali was awesome!
Sarah G,
Oct 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Ali was extremely nice and helpful. He made wifi available in the mini-van, he got us coffee and water in the morning, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the day. This tour is self-guided so I would definitely recommend researching the history of the places before going.
Best trip
Marlen B,
Sep 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is by far the best trip i’ve ever had! The car is clean, in time, and comfortable. The program was really fun and full of interesting places. Lastly, Khalil was the superstar of the trip! He is flexible, nice, very helpful and considerate. He made sure we were all happy and comfortable. He took us to a very nice restaurant by a waterfall view. I’d recommend Khalil and this trip to any friend visiting Beirut any time soon. Thank you guys and thank you Khalil for everything 💜
A nice tour because it is a good afternoon of culture and nature.
RuudEu,
Sep 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour contains three really different parts: the village of Deir el Qamar has a beautiful square and a large number of well-restored buildings. It has a beautiful small center and is nice to walk through and visit a church. The Beiteddine Palace is a gem: a beautiful large complex with luxurious harem and living areas. Sometimes there are exhibitions of modern art and if you are lucky you can see the mosaics. The Chouf cedar forest has multiple entrances. The entrance fee is 10 euros, which is relatively expensive. The marked circular walk is 45 minutes and is nice because you also see some nature after many cities. We had a private tour and that gave us some more options along the way thanks to guide/driver Robin. There is also time for snacks and drinks. It's not a sensational tour but worth it.
Lucky to see Ziyad again!
Duan M,
Oct 24, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were so happy when we saw that Ziyad was out driver again! He knows so much about the places that he's literally a great guide as well and, not to mention, a very fun companion. All 3 places on the tour are incredible, and definitely worth visiting.
Day in Deir el Qamar
SunshineBeirut,
Sep 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Visit the unforgettable Deir el Qamar village, do not miss the narrow streets, municipality and all the beautiful monuments in the city