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Most tours combining cedar forests with Baalbek are seasonal — the northern mountain road near Bcharre closes every winter. This tour uses the Shouf Cedar Reserve in Maasser el Shouf — Lebanon's largest nature reserve and a UNESCO-recognised biosphere — connected to the Bekaa Valley by a road that stays open year-round. Three stops, twelve months, no seasonal restrictions.
Baalbek: a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the greatest Roman temples ever built — explored with an expert local guide who knows every stone. Ksara: Lebanon's oldest winery, founded by Jesuits in 1857, with 2 kilometres of Roman cave cellars connecting the afternoon directly back to the morning. Maasser el Shouf: an easy one-hour hike through Lebanon's largest cedar forest, open in every season. Private vehicle and knowledgeable driver throughout. Entrance tickets payable on site.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup is available from any hotel, Airbnb, or residence in Beirut.
Itinerary
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Beirut (Pass by)
8:30 AM — Hotel pickup · ~1 hr 30 min to Baalbek
Admission ticket free -
1Baalbek Temple
Stop 1 — Baalbek Stone of the Pregnant Woman · ~15 min — 1,000-tonne quarry block, never moved Baalbek Temple Complex with expert local guide · ~1 hr 30 min — Jupiter, Bacchus & Venus. Entrance fee payable on site.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Baalbeck
Optional lunch — Baalbek or Zahle · ~1 hr · own expense
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Chateau Ksara
Stop 2 — Chateau Ksara · ~45 min 2km Roman cave cellars + wine tasting. Founded 1857. Tasting fee payable at winery.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Shouf Cedars Reserve
Stop 3 — Maasser el Shouf Cedar Reserve · ~1 hr easy hike Lebanon's largest nature reserve. UNESCO biosphere. Open all year. Entrance fee payable on site.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
Beirut (Pass by)
Return to Beirut — approx. 6:30–7:30 PM
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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