Discovery day · CQ2

Cedars of God & the Qadisha Valley

The Cedars of God in the morning, then down into the Qadisha valley for a walk along the river past the old cliff monastery of Mar Lichaa, and a long northern lunch above the valley.

07:00–19:30Some walkingAll yearBest for first-timers, friends, company outings
From $325 per vehicle

The day

  1. 07:00

    Depart Beirut

  2. 09:45–11:00

    Cedars of God

    A walk among the oldest trees and the 1843 chapel

    The grove of ancient cedars at about 2,000 m above Bcharre, part of the Qadisha UNESCO site, with paths among the oldest trees and an 1843 chapel.

  3. 11:30–13:30

    Qadisha valley floor

    The old monastery of Mar Lichaa in the cliff, then along the river and back

    The track beside the river at the bottom of the Holy Valley below Bcharre, past the old cliff monastery of Mar Lichaa, with the valley walls rising hundreds of metres on both sides.

  4. 13:45–15:30

    Bcharre

    Long northern lunch above the valley

    A long northern mountain lunch in Bcharre or above the Qadisha valley.

  5. 19:30

    Back in Beirut (approx.)

Estimated price

Based on the full-day rate, the same rate you will see when you book.

  • Honda Odyssey 7 seater

    Up to 6 passengers

    $400

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  • Hyundai H1 Van

    Up to 10 passengers

    $325

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  • Minibus Rosa Mitsubishi

    Up to 20 passengers

    $380

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  • Mini Pullman Bus

    Up to 32 passengers

    $600

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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

  • Worth booking ahead: Qadisha valley floor: Local guide, if wanted; Bcharre: 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

  • Deep snow at the Cedars: See the grove from the gate and visit the Gibran Museum instead
  • Works or rock-fall close the valley road: Visit the Gibran Museum instead of the valley walk
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