Private Tour
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This private tour takes the most dramatic route Lebanon offers — from a UNESCO World Heritage gorge in the north, up through an ancient cedar grove at 2,000 metres, over a high mountain pass, and down into the Bekaa Valley to the greatest Roman temples ever built. Available only between May and October, when the mountain road between the Cedars and Baalbek is open.
The Qadisha Valley — carved into limestone cliffs that have sheltered Christian communities for seventeen centuries. The Cedars of God — a UNESCO-protected grove where some trees exceed 1,000 years, explored on a one-hour hike. The Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a 1,000-tonne Roman quarry block that sets the scale for what follows. Baalbek — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a specialist local guide who knows these temples the way only someone who grew up beside them can. Private vehicle throughout. Entrance tickets payable on site.
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Beirut
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your driver meets the group at your hotel and heads north along the coastal highway before climbing steeply into the Lebanese mountains toward the Qadisha Valley.
Qadisha Valley
Qadisha Valley — UNESCO World Heritage photo stop 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 driver points out the monastery caves visible in the rock face and explains who chose these inaccessible cliffs as their spiritual home. Multiple photo stops along the rim.
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local Guide at Baalbek
Tour leader
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch
Select a pickup point
Lunch & Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own. Guided Tour: Guided Visit of Baalbek Temples Pickup included
Operated by Lebanon Tours