Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive
Overview
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9 hours
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Lebanon's north is where the country stops performing for tourists and starts being genuinely itself. This all-inclusive guided day trip covers four stops that most Lebanon visitors never reach — and that the ones who do consistently rate as the highlight of their entire trip. A UNESCO gorge. The tomb of the author whose book outsold almost everything written in the 20th century. A cedar forest where some trees are older than most countries. A 12th-century monastery carved into a cliff face that houses the first printing press ever used in the Middle East. Everything — guide, lunch, all tickets — included.
No extras to budget for. No decisions to make on the day. Just nine hours in one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the Middle East, with a guide who knows every stop in depth.
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 — Hotel pickup Your guide meets the group at your Beirut hotel and heads north — coastal highway to mountain road, the landscape changing dramatically as you climb toward the Qadisha Valley.
Qadisha Valley
Qadisha Valley — UNESCO gorge · photo stops 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 guide explains who chose these inaccessible cliffs as a place to live, why they chose them, and what has survived. Multiple photo stops along the rim. This is the view that makes people understand why Lebanon's north is different from everywhere else.
What‘s Included
1-hour guided hike through the Cedars of God
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
Lunch in Bcharre — mountain mezze included
Tickets / Admission to all Historical sites
Professional expert guide
Qadisha Valley UNESCO viewpoint — multiple photo stops
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
GROUP TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS
Lunch & Tickets included: The lunch & Tickets to Historical Sites are included in the price of the tour Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gibran Khalil museum, the Cedars of God and the breathtaking Qadisha valley in Bsharri
Paradise15612164624,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great and our tour guide Hassane made it even greater. We got to see many amazing places of north Lebanon.
Life-changing Views and Experience
isaiahm234,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing life-changing experience! I hadn't been that North yet in Lebanon and it was well worth it. So many great Christian sites and some of the best views I've ever seen.
Amazing Tour of Qadisha Valley, Bcharré, and the Cedars
writer1228,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible tour in Lebanon, visiting the Qadisha Valley, Bcharré, and the Cedars of God. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the historical and cultural significance of each stop made the experience truly special. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared insights in a way that was easy to understand and engaging. He was also incredibly friendly—by the end of the tour, it felt like we had known him for years. He created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made the day even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore the beauty and history of northern Lebanon!
Stunning Day
kingamalk,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous day. Spent the day with the best tour guide in Lebanon, Albert, who is easily the kindest and most professional guide I have ever met! It was so relaxing and beautiful seeing the old cedar trees, very old churches inside of caves and built into rocks… incredible as always. 100000/10 !! Above and beyond Thank you
Qadisha valley, Cedars
Mobile20712583243,Apr 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour, we recommand it ! Albert , our guide, is excellent, he showed us the beauties of nothern Libanon. Make this trip and... enjoy !
Breathtaking views, Nice Weather and Lovely Scenery.
96alexiae,Dec 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Albert was our guide, and he was extremely detailed in explaining the historical importance of the places we visited especially the St Anthony monastery. We started the tour with a tour of Gibran Khalil Museum. It was nice to see how well the beautiful pieces of art had been preserved. Next we went on a walk through the cedars trees at the Cedars of God reserve in Bcharre. The weather was amazing. We had a really tasty lunch before heading to St Anthony Monastery in Qadisha Valley. The view of is breathtaking and we got to see the Christian caves and church as well as other preserved artifacts. Our guide was extremely courteous and explained the significance of each of the sites and artifacts we came across in detail. I absolutely recommend this tour!
Art, Religion, and Cedars in Northern Lebanon
JustinG83,Jul 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall, this trip gave a good discussion about the impact of art and Christianity on norther Lebanon, and by far the best part of this trip was visiting the cedars. I think the tour was impactful, but could have covered a more diverse set of facets to Lebanon's history (eg, not a religious leitmotif). There were also plenty of monuments that looked interesting and that could be seen from a distance, though we did not delve into their significance. However, our guide, Georgette, was a top-notch leader who had a nearly encyclopedic knowledge of Lebanon's history and its religious inflections. Her expertise and erudition made the trip worthwhile and memorable. I would consider keeping the cedars and diversifying some of the other aspects of this trip unless there is a religiously fervent audience.
Excellent Trip
sarabV5676IT,Jan 25, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had great time on this trip. We got to see Beautiful villages and mountains. The tour guide was great as well. She was friendly, informative and funny. Highly recommend this tour.
Last minute
rhodaa68,Jan 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great views!!! One day was not enough to visit these places. If visiting around this time, be prepared for the weather. Tour guide & driver were excellent.
Amazing trip in the Cedar forest and Qadisha valley
AngeloCicerchia,Nov 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was great! Super easy, all costs were included. The driver was accomdating with the schedule, friendly and professional. His English was great. He explained everything about Lebanon, and gave us all the info was needed. The car was comfortable and clean. He was ready to stop for coffee whenever we needed it. Lunch was great at a restaurant with amazing views. The monastery was our favorite.
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