Discover Lebanon: Qadisha Valley, Cedars of God, Baalbek Temples
Overview
Welcome to an unforgettable journey through Lebanon's rich history and natural beauty. Our private tour begins in the stunning Qadisha Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its breathtaking landscapes and ancient monasteries. We will then venture into the mystical Cedars of God forest, home to some of the oldest and most revered cedar trees in the world. Our final stop is the awe-inspiring Baalbek temples, where you will marvel at the grandeur of Roman architecture and immerse yourself in the fascinating tales of the ancient city. Join us for an enriching experience that combines nature, history, and culture in one remarkable adventure.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Tour Leader
- Air-conditioned vehicle
✗ Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Qadisha valley is one of the most important settlement sites of the first Christian monasteries in the world, and its monasteries, many of which of great age, are set in an extraordinarily rugged landscape. The Qadisha Valley comprises all the caves, monasteries and cultivated terraces that are associated with the activities from a very early phase of Christianity.
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Stop 2
Bcharre is the town of the only remaining and preserved original Cedars of God, and is the birthplace of the famous poet, painter and sculptor Khalil Jubran who now has a museum in the town to honor him. Moreover, Bcharre is home to the oldest skiing area, the Cedars Ski Resort and to Lebanon’s first ski lift, built in 1953. Bcharre is sometimes called "the city of churches" as it houses some 37 churches.
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Stop 3
The Forest of the Cedars of God with its 375 trees, is the last remains of antique forests and one of the rare sites where the Cedars still grows. It was highly prized in ancient times and was one of the most valued construction materials of great religious buildings and cited 103 times in the Bible. The Cedar is the symbol of the country, its pride, and features prominently on the Lebanese flag.
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Stop 4
The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a worked Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Together with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. The two building blocks were presumably intended for the nearby Roman temple complex, and are characterized by a monolithic gigantism that was unparalleled in antiquity.
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Stop 5
The complex of temples at Baalbek is located at the foot of the south-west slope of Anti-Lebanon, bordering the fertile plain of the Bekaa at an altitude of 1150 m. The city of Baalbek reached its apogee during Roman times. Its colossal constructions built over a period of more than two centuries, make it one of the most famous sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims thronged to the sanctuary to venerate the three deities, known under the name of the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, an essentially Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus and Bacchus).
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Good to Know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels