• Qadisha Valley - Qadisha Valley is a significant site for the earliest Christian monasteries globally, with many ancient monasteries nestled in a remarkably rugged landscape. The valley encompasses caves, monasteries, and cultivated terraces linked to early Christian activities.
• Bcharre - Bcharre is renowned for the last preserved original Cedars of God and is the birthplace of the celebrated poet, painter, and sculptor Khalil Jubran, who is honored with a museum in the town. Additionally, Bcharre hosts the oldest skiing area, the Cedars Ski Resort, and Lebanon’s first ski lift, established in 1953. It is often referred to as “the city of churches” due to its 37 churches.
• The Cedars of God - The Forest of the Cedars of God, with its 375 trees, is the last remnant of ancient forests and one of the few places where Cedars still grow. Highly valued in ancient times, it was a prized construction material for significant religious buildings and is mentioned 103 times in the Bible. The Cedar symbolizes the nation, its pride, and is prominently featured on the Lebanese flag.
• Deir Qozhaya - The Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great is located 950 meters above sea level in the renowned Valley of Qozhaya. The surrounding hills are covered with pine and oak trees, and various fruit trees grow throughout the valley, which extends into the Valley of Qannubin to form the great Qadisha Valley. This area reflects the history of eremitic life and the pursuit of holiness in Lebanon. Historians believe the monastery was first established and inhabited by hermits in the early fourth century. Despite being looted, burned, and destroyed several times, remnants from the seventh century still exist.
• Baalbek - Baalbek is home to the Baalbek temple complex, which includes two of the largest and most magnificent Roman temple ruins: the Temple of Bacchus and the Temple of Jupiter. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. Known as Heliopolis during the Hellenistic period, this Phoenician city was a religious center during Roman times, attracting thousands of pilgrims to the sanctuary of the Heliopolitan Jupiter. Baalbek’s colossal structures are exemplary of Imperial Roman architecture at its peak.
• Temples of Baalbek - The temple complex at Baalbek is situated at the base of the southwest slope of Anti-Lebanon, adjacent to the fertile Bekaa plain at an altitude of 1150 meters. Baalbek flourished during Roman times, with its massive constructions spanning over two centuries, making it one of the most renowned sanctuaries of the Roman world and a model of Imperial Roman architecture. Pilgrims flocked to the sanctuary to worship the three deities, known as the Romanized Triad of Heliopolis, a primarily Phoenician cult (Jupiter, Venus, and Bacchus).
• Sayyida Khawla Shrine - The Mosque of Sayyida Khawla in Baalbek, Lebanon, is built on the site where Sayyida Khawla, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is believed to be buried. Locals believe that when the caravan of Karbala captives passed through Baalbek, Khawla, the daughter of Imam al-Hussein, died and was buried there.
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman - The Stone of the Pregnant Woman is a Roman monolith in Baalbek, Lebanon. Along with another ancient stone block nearby, it is among the largest monoliths ever quarried. These massive building blocks were likely intended for the nearby Roman temple complex and are noted for their unparalleled monolithic gigantism in antiquity.

• Comfortable transportation
• Tour Leader
• Entry / Admissions to Historical Sites
• Lunch
• Hotel pick up and Drop off
• Small group sizes
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional, knowledgeable guides

• Gratuities

Maximize your day and merge nature’s charm and historical exploration in a day trip from Beirut. Experience the lush landscapes en route to Bcharre via the Sacred Qadisha Valley, pausing briefly at the Kozhaya Monastery. Tour the famed Cedars of God woods, snap some photos, then proceed to Baalback. After refueling with lunch, explore Baalbek - a highlight of ancient world with its renowned sanctuary and complex housing two of the grandest and largest Roman temples ever constructed.

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