Discovery day · JM1
A loop from the Qehmez entrance to the Roman remains of Qornet el Deir and one of Hadrian's forest inscriptions, then down the Roman Stairs to the hamlet of Mchati for a home-cooked lunch in a village house.
08:00
Depart Beirut
09:30–11:00
Qornet el Deir loop, Jabal Moussa
A Roman wall, a lime kiln, a Roman well and a newly found Hadrian inscription
A short loop from the Qehmez entrance of the Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve to the hilltop site of Qornet el Deir, past a Roman wall, a lime kiln and a Roman well, and up to one of Hadrian's forest inscriptions.
11:00–12:15
Roman Stairs, Jabal Moussa
Down the Roman Stairs to Mchati, past the large Hadrian inscription
The best-preserved stretch of the Roman road in Lebanon: about 1.8 km of stone stairs from Qehmez down to the hamlet of Mchati, past a large Latin inscription of Emperor Hadrian.
12:30–14:30
Mchati
Home-cooked lunch in a village house
A home-cooked lunch in a village house at the foot of the Roman Stairs, booked through the reserve.
17:30
Back in Beirut (approx.)
Based on the 10-hour rate, the same rate you will see when you book.
Honda Odyssey 7 seater
Up to 6 passengers
$300
BookHyundai H1 Van
Up to 10 passengers
$280
BookMinibus Rosa Mitsubishi
Up to 20 passengers
$270
BookMini Pullman Bus
Up to 32 passengers
$400
BookTransport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.