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If you're interested in culture and history, but you hate classic textbook tourism and boring walk-behind-a-guide tour, this is activity is for you ! This tour will take you deep into the history of Lebanon by visiting a Unesco Heritage Site, that has witnessed a huge part of the country's past. Surround yourself with a breath-taking nature through a 4 hours hiking tour before a short transfer back to the vehicle and a short drive to the cedars forest.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Basically any famous meeting point on the coastal highway between Beirut and Chekka. Once a booking is made I will share all my contacts info, and meeting points will be arranged.
The exit from Bcharreh Main Road to take the descent road to Kadisha
Itinerary
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1Ouadi Qannoubine
After a 90 mins drive from Beirut, we reach the entrance of the Qadisha valley, and the first section of the valley that is Qannoubine. This part of the Sacred Valley includes a spectacular panoramic view during our drive down, and two main historical monasteries in which saints and church figures are burried, and an old church and burial site as well. Once we complete our first stop, Saint Lishaa Monastery (30 mins visit), a 20 mins offroad drive will lead us to the second historical monastery, Our Lady Of Qannoubine, the old village, and the church of Saint Marina of Venezia (60 mins visit)
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The hermitage of Hawqa holds the story of some legendary confrontations between the locals and the Mamlouks army early in the Middle Ages. To reach there, we'll do a 45 mins hike from Qannoubine to the Hermitage of Hawqa (45 mins visit).
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Deir Qozhaya
Once we leave Hawqa, we'll walk towards the village of Fraidis (Heavens in Lebanese), a 90 mins walk. Once we reach the village, we stop by a water source and set our small picnic there. After lunch, we continue a 60 mins walk to reach the Monastery of Saint Anthony if Qozhaya, housing the oldest religious community in the area, and the first original Guttenberg printing press to be brought to the Middle East. Our visit to the Monastery takes an hour, followed by a coffee break in their humble caffeteria.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
4The Cedars of God
To leave the valley of Kadisha, a transfer will be arranged by car to drive us to our starting point where we left our vehicle. This drive takes 40 mins, and then followed by a 30 mins drive to the Cedars Forest where we go inside for a short walk between the cedar trees of Lebanon. Before we leave the area, free time will be given for guests to take in the ambiance of the place, shop for souvenirs, or simply have a beverage.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The 4 hours hike is not difficult, but it is energy demanding.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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