• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut
  A professional guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Beirut and head north along the coastal highway, ascending into the Lebanese mountains. The journey itself is an experience — with cedar-forested slopes rising as the altitude increases and the temperature cools heading north.
• Qadisha Valley - Arrive at the edge of the Qadisha Valley in the early morning — the perfect time to witness it. As the morning mist fills the gorge, the cliff-face monasteries and hermitages gradually appear from the fog, reminiscent of another era — which, in many ways, they are. The Qadisha Valley has been a refuge for Christian monastic communities within its limestone walls since the 4th century, making it one of the earliest sites of Christian monasticism globally. The guide will share the valley’s remarkable spiritual history and point out the monastery caves visible in the rock face below — communities that chose the most remote locations to safeguard their faith from persecution. Standing at this viewpoint in the morning light, with the misty gorge below and the cedar-covered ridge above, is one of the most unforgettable experiences in Lebanon.
• متحف جبران خليل جبران - Visit the museum dedicated to Khalil Gibran — Lebanon’s most renowned poet, philosopher, and painter, whose book The Prophet has sold over 100 million copies and been translated into more than 100 languages, making it one of the best-selling books of the 20th century. The museum is located in a former Carmelite monastery carved into the cliff above Bcharre and houses an extraordinary collection of Gibran’s original oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, and personal manuscripts. His tomb is also here — in the cave chapel at the heart of the monastery, exactly where he wished to be buried — returning in death to the mountain village that influenced all his writings. The guide will bring Gibran’s life, his time in New York, his art, and his enduring philosophy to life in the place where it all began.
• The Cedars of God - Cedars of God — guided walk through the ancient grove
  Stroll among the Cedars of God — a UNESCO-protected grove of ancient cedar trees at 2,000 meters above sea level, some over 1,000 years old and measuring more than 14 meters in circumference. These are the descendants of the vast cedar forests that once covered the Lebanese mountains and made Phoenicia the greatest maritime power of the ancient world — their timber used to build the ships of Byblos, the temples of Solomon, and the palaces of Egypt. The guide will lead a one-hour walk along the marked trail through the grove, explaining the ecological importance of these protected trees, the centuries of overlogging that nearly destroyed the forests, and the conservation efforts that preserved what remains. The walk is entirely at your own pace — linger as long as the trees captivate you.
• Bcharre - Lunch in Bcharre — optional

Take a well-deserved break at one of Bcharre’s mountain restaurants — enjoy hearty Lebanese mountain cuisine with mezze, grilled meats, and fresh bread served on terraces with sweeping views over the Qadisha Valley below. The perfect midday pause before the day’s final and most contemplative stop.

• Deir Qozhaya - Descend into the Qadisha Valley for the day’s most extraordinary final stop — the Monastery of Saint Anthony of Kozhaya, one of Lebanon’s oldest and most revered monasteries, carved directly into the limestone cliff face of the valley wall. Founded in the 12th century, the monastery exudes an extraordinary spiritual atmosphere — cave chapels, ancient stone cells, and the sound of the valley below creating a sense of complete detachment from the modern world. Inside, two remarkable historical treasures await: an ancient cave sanctuary that has been a pilgrimage site for over eight centuries, and the first printing press ever used in the Middle East — brought to Kozhaya by Maronite monks in the 16th century to print liturgical texts in Arabic and Syriac. The guide will bring both the spiritual and historical significance of this remarkable place to life as the afternoon light falls on the valley walls around you.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 6:00–7:00 PM
  Enjoy a scenic drive back south along the coastal highway with drop-off at your Beirut hotel — concluding a full day in the ancient, spiritual, and breathtaking north of Lebanon, vividly brought to life by an expert guide.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Tour leader
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Comfortable private transportation

• Lunch in Bcharre (optional — at own expense)
• Gratuities (optional)

The northern region of Lebanon offers a unique experience, rich in history, drama, and spirituality. This exclusive guided tour from Beirut immerses participants in its essence, starting with the Qadisha Valley at dawn, where mist envelops the gorge and the cliff-side monasteries gradually appear from the fog. The journey concludes at the Monastery of Saint Anthony of Kozhaya, one of Lebanon’s most ancient monasteries, intricately carved into the valley’s rock face.

Along the way, visitors will explore the Khalil Gibran Museum in Bcharre, a charming hilltop collection featuring paintings, manuscripts, and the resting place of Lebanon’s renowned poet. Additionally, there is a guided tour through the Cedars of God, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient trees, some over a millennium old, whose wood was used to construct Phoenician ships, Solomon’s Temple, and Egyptian palaces. With a knowledgeable guide enriching each location, this tour offers a profound experience of northern Lebanon.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.