Private Tour
Full Day Off-Road / Hiking Tour in Kadisha
Overview
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If you're interested in culture and history, but you hate classic textbook tourism and boring walk-behind-a-guide tour, this is activity is for you ! This tour will take you deep into the history of Lebanon by visiting a Unesco Heritage Site, that has witnessed a huge part of the country's past. Surround yourself with a breath-taking nature through a 4 hours hiking tour before a short transfer back to the vehicle and a short drive to the cedars forest.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The 4 hours hike is not difficult, but it is energy demanding.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ouadi Qannoubine
After a 90 mins drive from Beirut, we reach the entrance of the Qadisha valley, and the first section of the valley that is Qannoubine. This part of the Sacred Valley includes a spectacular panoramic view during our drive down, and two main historical monasteries in which saints and church figures are burried, and an old church and burial site as well. Once we complete our first stop, Saint Lishaa Monastery (30 mins visit), a 20 mins offroad drive will lead us to the second historical monastery, Our Lady Of Qannoubine, the old village, and the church of Saint Marina of Venezia (60 mins visit)
The hermitage of Hawqa holds the story of some legendary confrontations between the locals and the Mamlouks army early in the Middle Ages. To reach there, we'll do a 45 mins hike from Qannoubine to the Hermitage of Hawqa (45 mins visit).
What‘s Included
One non-palstic bottled water will be provided in the morning, and many water-filling stops will be organised during the hike.
All Fees and Taxes
All vehicle and transportation related insurance
An easy-to-carry picnic style lunch will be provided for our lunch stop during the hike.
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Full Day Off-Road / Hiking Tour in Kadisha
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