Discovery day · AE3

Ancient Cedars of Jaj & Ilige Monastery

Some of the oldest cedars in Lebanon on the rocky heights above Jaj, then Ilige at Mayfouk, a medieval seat of the Maronite patriarchs, and a village lunch beside the monastery.

07:45–17:00Some walkingAll yearBest for friends, couples, company outings
From $270 per vehicle

The day

  1. 07:45

    Depart Beirut

  2. 09:15–10:45

    Jaj Cedars

    A short walk over the rocks into the grove and to the chapel under the cedars

    Some of the oldest cedars in Lebanon, on the rocky heights above Jaj at around 1,600 m, with a small chapel under the trees.

  3. 11:15–12:15

    Ilige

    The church of 1121 and the museum

    Our Lady of Ilige at Mayfouk, a medieval seat of the Maronite patriarchs: the old stone church of 1121 and a small museum.

  4. 12:30–14:15

    Mayfouk

    Village lunch beside the monastery

    A village lunch by the Ilige monastery in the hills of Mayfouk.

  5. 17:00

    Back in Beirut (approx.)

Estimated price

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

  • Honda Odyssey 7 seater

    Up to 6 passengers

    $300

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  • Hyundai H1 Van

    Up to 10 passengers

    $280

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  • Minibus Rosa Mitsubishi

    Up to 20 passengers

    $270

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  • Mini Pullman Bus

    Up to 32 passengers

    $400

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

Good to know

  • Paid on site: Jaj Cedars (reserve entry fee)
  • Worth booking ahead: Mayfouk: Lunch table for the group
  • Season: All year
  • 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.

Make it yours

  • Snow closes the road to the cedars: Visit the Mayfouk monastery, where the Ilige icon is now kept, before Ilige
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