Qadisha, Bcharre, Cedars

The tour starts by picking you up from your hotel in Beirut, on any place of residence within Beirut city.

1st stop is Qadisha Valley: Located in North of Lebanon, Qadisha Valley, actually means ‘holy’, is the site of many monasteries dating back centuries. It is an important site of some of the earliest Christian monastic settlements in the world, and a continued example of early Christian faith. Part of a World Heritage Site, the area is associated with the early Christian church, in particular its growth plus the homes of saints and hermits. Very beautiful deep sided valley with many historical / religious sites, and wonderful natural panoramic views.
One of the monasteries, is Saint Anthony Kozhaya monastery, located in a peaceful part of the Qadisha Valley.

2nd stop is Bcharre Village: A quaint and welcoming town in the heart of the Qadisha Valley, Bcharre is a great place to stop en-route. Gibran Khalil museum is located in the town of Bcharre. His most noteworthy work, The Prophet, has been translated into some fifty languages. The museum consists of various sketches and paintings of Khalil Gibran. We can also find here some objects that belonged to him, and some of his letters with his own handwriting.

Then we will stop at a local restaurant in the region for lunch.

After lunch,
3rd stop: The Cedars of God: Quite apart from being the modern symbol of Lebanon, the importance of cedars in the history of the area should not be overlooked. Cedar wood was the shipbuilding timber for the Phoenicians; cedar oil, by the Egyptians for embalming purposes. There is a simple majesty about a cedar tree. You can see the 4,000 year old cedar tree before taking a walk in the cedar tree reserve. You really feel honored to be in the presence of such majestic trees.

Then we will get back to Beirut, and drop you off at your hotel.
Hope you enjoy your day with Libano Tours!