Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour
Overview
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9 hours
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The north of Lebanon is where the country reveals its most ancient and most dramatic self — and this small-group tour takes you deep into it. Begin at the Qadisha Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage gorge where Christian monks have carved their sanctuaries into sheer limestone cliffs since the 4th century. Visit the Khalil Gibran Museum in Bcharre — the intimate hilltop collection of the poet whose book The Prophet has sold over 100 million copies. Walk among the Cedars of God on a gentle 45-minute guided hike through a UNESCO-protected grove of ancient trees, some over 1,000 years old. And end the day at the Monastery of Saint Anthony of Kozhaya — a cliff-face sanctuary housing the first printing press ever used in the Middle East.
All tickets and lunch included. Suitable for all fitness levels. A day that gives you the full depth of Lebanon's most extraordinary northern landscape.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Beirut
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your professional guide meets you at your Beirut hotel and heads north along the coastal highway before climbing into the Lebanese mountains — cedar-forested slopes rising around you as the altitude increases and the temperature drops toward the north.
Qadisha Valley
Arrive at the rim of the Qadisha Valley — one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in Lebanon and the entire Middle East. The sheer limestone walls of the gorge drop hundreds of metres to the valley floor, with ancient monastery caves and hermitages visible in the rock face below. Qadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic — a name earned over seventeen centuries of Christian monasticism in this dramatic natural sanctuary. Your guide explains the spiritual and historical significance of the valley and points out the cliff-face communities that chose the most inaccessible places they could find to protect their faith. A 15-minute stop that leaves a lasting impression.
What‘s Included
Comfortable transportation
Tickets / Admission to the sites
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Taste real Lebanon with a fresh, authentic lunch included.
Small group sizes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional, knowledgeable guides
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
GUIDED TOUR WITH LUNCH
Tickets Included: Tickets to all historical sites are included on the price of the tour Duration: 8 hours Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH
Tickets Included: Tickets to all historical sites are included on the price of the tour Duration: 8 hours Lunch not included: : Please note this option does not include the Lunch. This cost goes on your own. Pickup included
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Cedars
NormanO20,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I traveled to Cedars of God with Lebanon Tours in may 2025. Our group was small which made things easier. The Museum of Khalil Gibran is interesting and the Cedars Forest is impressive as so are the views of the Valley. Our tour guide Albert is very kind and respectful. Just one thing I have to add and that is that they should advise everyone to bring a sweater or a jacket since your are traveling to a place above 2000 meters above sea level
Fantastic!
AnaS4306,May 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Formidable experience, totally recommend it! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was exactly as explained in the website. I would definitely book another tour with them.
Excellent day. Highly recommend
KarenW N,Feb 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Due to the situation with Israel, Lebanon has very few tourists. I was alone on the trip and it was wonderful.
Beautiful monastery, Gibran museum, and the unmisserable Cedars of God
Spanisworldtraveller,Oct 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve taken five tours with Lebanon tours and travel, and all of them were fantastic. Our guide for this tour was Hassan, and we enjoyed a lot the visits, restaurant and all his explanations. He even dropped us in the Mineral museum as requested in our way back to the hotel!. Don’t have any doubt, Lebanon tours & travel is a serious and reliable company.
Calm beautiful day in mountains and nature
antonsigurdur,Oct 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We decided last minute to the this tour, and boy were we glad we did. Georgette took us on an amazing trip and shared so much of the history of the region and religioun. The museum og Gibran was sth I had not heard of but was so beautiful. Highly recommend as its a beautiful part of the mountainous Lebanon
Book with Lebanon Tours you won’t be disappointed
Catherine B,Sep 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another trip with the amazing Lebanon Tour team- informative, friendly driver and tour guide and a full packed day! It’s so nice to find a tour company where the drivers are passionate, knowledgeable of what we are going to see and are seeing enroute, friendly and drive so safely and every trip we’ve done all the drivers are this! Suzanna was brilliant from the moment she picked us up she gave us facts, and information about life here, before and what we were seeing, absolutely brilliant guide thank you!
Qadisha Valley, Bcharre,and cedars
marciel14,Sep 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fabulous with Rita as our guide. She was friendly knowledgeable and took great care of everyone. Khalil Gebran home was filled with an incredible amount of his works, paintings and books. Seizing the cedar grove was breathtaking. During our lunch, I was abl e to see the cooking of the bread on a Saj. The Qadisha valley was just inspiring
Excellent tour!
mickemass,Aug 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Rita was an excellent guide, answered all our questions knowledgeably, she really knows everything about Lebanon! She helped us with tips and advice and to organise some details for other trips. Lunch was delicious with a great view (just too much food! Ask them to half the order, it will still be plenty;). Abu Majed was an excellent confident driver. Highly recommended, without hesitation! Thank you Rita and Abu Majed!
Amazed
Ghizlane B,Aug 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yet another day of exploration, another tour unveiling new spots, and once again, the remarkable ALBERT graces us. I consider myself fortunate that my second journey with Lebanon tours and travel is under his guidance. Your professionalism and attentive care are deeply appreciated. You've deepened my affection for Lebanon, enriching my experience with historical insights that have painted a fresh and vivid portrait of this exquisite nation. STAY HAPPY AND THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN ALBERT 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Amazing experience
alamaghribi,Aug 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great trip to Qadisha, Bsharri and Cedars. The landmarks were visited were all very interesting and beautiful. Our guide Rita was very friendly, helpful and made sure everyone was comfortable. She also gave us a lot of interesting information about the places we went to. Our driver Abdelnasser was also very friendly and drove very safely through the mountains. We also had a delicious lunch at a restaurant in the mountains. The overall experience was amazing and I surely recommend this trip.
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