Discovery day · FQ2

Faqra Ruins, Natural Bridge & Chabrouh Lake

The Roman ruins of Faqra, the Natural Bridge over the Nahr el Laban, a long lunch in Kfardebian and an easy walk by the Chabrouh lake.

08:00–18:00Some walkingMay–OctBest for families, first-timers, friends

The day

08:00
Depart Beirut
09:45–10:45
Faqra Archaeological Site
The Tower of Claudius, the altars and the temple ruins
The most extensive Roman site in Mount Lebanon: the Tower of Claudius, monumental altars and two temples set among limestone rocks.
11:00–11:45
Natural Bridge (Jisr el Hajar)
The limestone arch, seen from the rim
A 38-metre limestone arch over the Nahr el Laban stream, close to the Faqra ruins.
12:15–13:45
Kfardebian
Long mountain lunch
Long mountain lunch around Kfardebian and Faqra.
14:15–15:45
Chabrouh Dam
An easy walk on the lakeside trail
The mountain lake above Faraya, with a lakeside trail that opened in July 2026.
18:00
Back in Beirut (approx.)

Based on the 10-hour rate, the same rate you will see when you book.

Transport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.

Paid on site: Faqra Archaeological Site (entry ticket for the enclosed section)
Worth booking ahead: Kfardebian: Lunch table for the group
Season: May–Oct
Walking: Some walking
Confirmed when you book: opening days and hours, guides and the lunch table. They can change at short notice, so we check them for your date.

Want a longer walk: Replace the Natural Bridge and the lakeside stroll with a guided two-to-three-hour section of the trail above the Chabrouh lake, walked before lunch
Chabrouh is closed on your date: Spend longer at the Natural Bridge and take a coffee in Faraya