• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Departure from your Beirut hotel
  Your expert guide greets you at your hotel and travels north along the coastal highway, ascending into the Lebanese mountains. The scenery becomes increasingly dramatic with each kilometer as you near the Qadisha Valley.
• Deir Qozhaya - Monastery of Saint Anthony of Kozhaya — nestled in the cliff
  Start at one of Lebanon’s oldest and most atmospheric monasteries — the Monastery of Saint Anthony of Kozhaya, nestled directly into the limestone cliff face of the Qadisha Valley since the 12th century. Cave chapels, ancient stone cells, and the tranquil gorge create a truly serene and special atmosphere. Inside, discover two remarkable treasures — a cave sanctuary that has welcomed pilgrims for over eight centuries, and the first printing press ever used in the Middle East, brought here by Maronite monks in the 16th century. Your guide shares the extraordinary story of this remarkable place with warmth and care.
• Qadisha Valley - Qadisha Valley viewpoint — UNESCO World Heritage photo opportunity
  Climb to the edge of the magnificent Qadisha Valley for a brief and breathtaking photo opportunity. Sheer limestone walls drop hundreds of meters below, dotted with ancient monastery caves carved into the rock face over seventeen centuries. Your guide explains the valley’s remarkable spiritual history as you enjoy one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Lebanon.
• The Cedars of God - Cedars of God — leisurely guided hike through ancient trees
  Stroll among the Cedars of God — a UNESCO-protected grove of magnificent ancient cedar trees at 2,000 meters above sea level, some over 1,000 years old. A gentle one-hour guided hike along the marked trail takes you comfortably through the grove — suitable for all fitness levels and all ages, with no steep terrain. The mountain air is wonderfully fresh and cool, the scenery is beautiful, and the sense of walking among trees that built Phoenician ships and Solomon’s Temple is genuinely moving. Your guide explains the ecology and conservation story of this precious protected forest throughout the walk.
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman - Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a fascinating introduction
  Before the temples, your guide takes you to the ancient Roman quarry to see the Stone of the Pregnant Woman — a single limestone block 21 meters long and weighing an estimated 1,000 tonnes, still lying exactly where it was cut 2,000 years ago. A fascinating and awe-inspiring way to prepare for the extraordinary scale of what awaits at the temple complex just minutes ahead.
• Temples of Baalbek - Baalbek Temple Complex — a UNESCO World Heritage marvel
  Enter one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world — the Baalbek temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Temple of Jupiter stands on Trilithon stones each weighing over 800 tonnes. The Temple of Bacchus — larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact — is the best-preserved Roman temple in the world. The Temple of Venus completes an extraordinary complex that has amazed visitors for centuries. Your guide brings the full story of Baalbek to life in a clear, engaging, and deeply memorable way for everyone in the group.
• Baalbek - Lunch in Baalbek — included
  Enjoy a generous and delicious included lunch at a local Baalbek restaurant — hearty Bekaa Valley mezze, grilled meats, and fresh flatbread in a town that has been welcoming and feeding visitors for two thousand years. Fully included in your tour price — nothing extra to pay. A wonderful and well-earned break after an extraordinary day.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 6:30–7:30 PM
  Your guide and driver bring you comfortably back to Beirut via the Damascus highway with drop-off at your hotel — completing a truly exceptional day that journeyed from a cliff-face monastery to ancient cedar trees to the world’s greatest Roman temples, via a mountain road that only exists for six months of the year.

• Comfortable transportation
• Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
• Hotel Pick up & Drop off
• Small group sizes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional, knowledgeable guides

• Gratuities
• Entrance fees
• Food or drinks unless specified

This is Lebanon’s most stunning seasonal day tour and one of the most fulfilling experiences available in the country. Offered exclusively from May to October, this intimate guided tour leads participants from a cliff-side monastery in the Qadisha Valley, through the ancient Cedars of God at an elevation of 2,000 meters, and across a breathtaking mountain road that opens each May, descending into the Bekaa Valley to the world’s greatest Roman temples at Baalbek.

The journey begins at the Monastery of Kozhaya, which is carved into the limestone cliffs of the Qadisha Valley and houses the first printing press ever used in the Middle East. Participants can enjoy a leisurely one-hour guided hike among thousand-year-old cedar trees. The tour continues over the mountain pass via one of Lebanon’s most picturesque drives. Visitors can explore Baalbek, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Temple of Bacchus surpasses the Parthenon in size. A complete lunch in Baalbek is included. Throughout the day, the professional guide enriches each remarkable stop with engaging insights.

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