Private Tour
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Lebanon's north rewards the traveler who goes beyond the standard itinerary — and this private day trip does exactly that. Four stops in the same mountain valley, each completely different from the last: a UNESCO World Heritage gorge, the museum and tomb of the author whose book has sold 100 million copies, an ancient cedar grove at 2,000 metres, and a 12th-century monastery carved directly into a cliff face that houses the first printing press ever used in the Middle East.
Private vehicle and knowledgeable English-speaking driver throughout — your pace, no group schedule, nobody else's timing. Your driver covers the key facts and stories at every stop. Entrance tickets and optional lunch 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 — Hotel pickup Your driver meets the group at your Beirut hotel and heads north — coastal highway climbing into the Lebanese mountains toward the Qadisha Valley. Two hours of increasingly dramatic scenery.
Qadisha Valley
Qadisha Valley — UNESCO gorge · photo stop at the rim Pull over at the rim and look down — sheer limestone walls dropping hundreds of metres to the valley floor, dotted with ancient monastery caves carved into the cliff face over seventeen centuries. Qadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic. Your driver explains who chose these inaccessible cliffs and why. Multiple photo stops along the rim. The view that makes travelers understand why Lebanon's north is worth the drive.
Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
Easy 1-hour hike through the Cedars of God
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Qadisha Valley viewpoint — photo stops
Lunch (optional — at own expense)
Gratuities (optional)
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Julie W,Jan 20, 2020
- Review from Viator
Great private tour with Hassane! The monastery and cedar trees were incredible and definitely a must see in Lebanon.
659cristelc,Jan 12, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
I did a day tour with Beirut daily tours to the Holly Valley, Jubran Museum and the Cedars and all was perfect. Especially the land scape so you will admire the beauty of nature and you will see the cedars of God tree and a 30 min hike in the Cedars forest. A must see when visiting Lebanon.
Operated by Beirut Daily Tours