Explorer day · CQ3
A full day on foot in the Holy Valley: from Mar Lichaa along the valley floor to Qannoubine, the old seat of the Maronite patriarchs, and the cave chapel of Saint Marina, a lunch by the river and the walk back.
Looking for the classic version? See Cedars of God & the Qadisha Valley.
06:30
Depart Beirut
09:15–11:45
Qannoubine valley walk
About 5.3 km down the valley with a local guide, past the old monastery of Mar Lichaa
About 5.3 km each way along the floor of the Qadisha valley between Mar Lichaa and Qannoubine, past waterfalls and old monasteries set into the cliffs.
11:45–12:30
Qannoubine
The patriarchs' monastery, its wall paintings and the Saint Marina chapel
The cliffside monastery that was the seat of the Maronite patriarchs from the 15th to the 19th century, with restored wall paintings and the cave chapel of Saint Marina, where 18 patriarchs are buried.
12:45–14:30
Qadisha valley
Lunch by the river below Qannoubine
Lunch by the river on the valley floor below Qannoubine.
14:30–16:15
Qannoubine valley walk
The walk back up the valley to the vehicle
About 5.3 km each way along the floor of the Qadisha valley between Mar Lichaa and Qannoubine, past waterfalls and old monasteries set into the cliffs.
20:00
Back in Beirut (approx.)
Based on the full-day rate, the same rate you will see when you book.
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Up to 6 passengers
$400
BookHyundai H1 Van
Up to 10 passengers
$325
BookMinibus Rosa Mitsubishi
Up to 20 passengers
$380
BookMini Pullman Bus
Up to 32 passengers
$600
BookTransport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.