Escape the bustle of the city & discover centuries of hidden histories on this heritage-packed day trip. Enjoy a mix of cultural & natural attractions traveling between locations. Highlights include an ancient cedar forest, Gebran Khalil Gebran gallery, and a 14th-century hermitage.
A blue shiny sky takes us to Besharre. where up in the mountains rises the Cedars Forest. A 2000 year’s old cedar tree in the middle of multiple souvenirs kiosks covers the main street. A walk in the protected “Cedrus Libani” park. Information, details, myths & beliefs.
Next stop is the Gebran gallery located in downtown Besharre Lebanon's Iconic artist treasures inside this humble monastery converted into a nice gallery half curved in a giant rocky mountain.
Minutes later we drive down deep the Kadisha valley. Breathtaking sceneries, wonderful views, water cascades and curved shapes in the surrounding mountains.
A 14th century hermitage and monastery, Quiet observance required.
A blue shiny sky takes us to Besharre. where up in the mountains rises the Cedars Forest. A 2000 year’s old cedar tree in the middle of multiple souvenirs kiosks covers the main street. A walk in the protected “Cedrus Libani” park. Information, details, myths & beliefs.
Next stop is the Gebran gallery located in downtown Besharre Lebanon's Iconic artist treasures inside this humble monastery converted into a nice gallery half curved in a giant rocky mountain.
Minutes later we drive down deep the Kadisha valley. Breathtaking sceneries, wonderful views, water cascades and curved shapes in the surrounding mountains.
A 14th century hermitage and monastery, Quiet observance required.
- The Cedars of God: The Cedars of God forest… A 2000 year’s old cedar tree in the middle of multiple souvenirs kiosks covers the main street! Looks gorgeous! Let’s have a hike in the protected forest… “Cedrus Libani” (Cedar tree of Lebanon) is the symbol of Lebanon the land of the Cedars… More information, details, myths and beliefs as your Guide escort you during this lovely walk…
- Gibran Museum: Gebran Khalil Gebran gallery is located in down town Besharre. Who is Gebran Khalil Gebran? Do we call him “the Prophet” his nickname? How many books he wrote and how many languages were translated to? Is his famous book still a best seller? And his paintings, what do you think of them? All this and much more inside this humble old monastery converted into a nice gallery half curved in a giant rocky mountain…
- Qadisha Valley: The Qadisha valley or the “Sacred Valley” as the locals calls it. Breathtaking scenery, wonderful views, water cascades (in spring) and many curved shapes in the surrounding mountains… Deep down the valley a 14th century hermitage and monastery… Quiet observance required…
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
