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8 hours
Mobile ticket
This is the tour that uses Lebanon's summer mountain road to connect three destinations that cannot be reached together any other way. Start at a 12th-century monastery carved into the Qadisha Valley cliff face — the one with the first printing press ever used in the Middle East inside it. Hike through the Cedars of God at 2,000 metres. Cross the mountain pass that only opens in May. Arrive at Baalbek — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the greatest Roman temples on earth. Lunch included. Guide throughout. One road, one season, one extraordinary day.
If you are visiting Lebanon between May and October and you only book one tour, the argument for making it this one is strong.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Beirut
8:30 AM — Hotel pickup Your guide meets the group at your Beirut hotel and heads north — coastal highway climbing into the Lebanese mountains toward the Qadisha Valley. The scenery shifts dramatically as you gain altitude.
Qadisha Valley
Qadisha Valley — photo stop at the rim Pull over at the rim of the Qadisha Valley — sheer limestone walls dropping hundreds of metres to the valley floor below, dotted with ancient monastery caves carved into the cliff face over seventeen centuries. Qadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic. Your guide explains who lived here and why these inaccessible cliffs were chosen. Multiple photo stops.
Full guided exploration of Baalbek — Jupiter, Bacchus & Venus
Stone of the Pregnant Woman quarry stop
1-hour guided hike through the Cedars of God
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch in Baalbek — included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Qadisha Valley viewpoint — photo stops
Gratuities (optional)
Baalbek temple complex entrance fee (payable on site)
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
sarahfN539SV,Oct 17, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
A small group tour full of history with Beirut Daily tours. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth it and lot of places to see.
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