Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl.
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4.5/5
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Is Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl. worth booking?
Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl. is a 8-hour experience in Beirut, Lebanon, from $75 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $75 per person
Lebanon's north delivers four of the country's most distinctive experiences within the same mountain valley — and this private day trip covers all of them with lunch and all entrance tickets included. The Qadisha Valley:
What you get
- Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
- Knowledgeable local English-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets / Admission to Historical Sites (if option selected)
About this experience
Lebanon's north delivers four of the country's most distinctive experiences within the same mountain valley — and this private day trip covers all of them with lunch and all entrance tickets included. The Qadisha Valley: a UNESCO World Heritage gorge where Christian communities carved monastery caves into sheer limestone cliffs for seventeen centuries. The Khalil Gibran Museum: original paintings, manuscripts, and the tomb of the author whose book The Prophet has sold over 100 million copies. The Cedars of God: a UNESCO-protected grove at 2,000 metres where some trees exceed 1,000 years. The Monastery of Kozhaya: carved into the cliff face of the Qadisha Valley, housing the first printing press ever used in the Middle East.
What's included
Included
- Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
- Knowledgeable local English-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets / Admission to Historical Sites (if option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food or drinks unless specified
What you'll see and do
Beirut
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your driver meets the group at your hotel and heads north along the coastal highway before climbing into the Lebanese mountains toward the Qadisha Valley.
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Qadisha Valley
Qadisha Valley — UNESCO World Heritage gorge Pull over at the rim and take in the full scale — sheer limestone walls dropping hundreds of metres to the valley floor below, dotted with ancient monastery caves carved into the cliff face over seventeen centuries. Qadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic. Your driver explains who lived in these inaccessible cliffs, why they chose them, and what remains. Multiple photo stops along the rim.
15 minutes here
Gibran Museum
Khalil Gibran Museum — The Prophet, in the place that made him Housed in a former Carmelite monastery carved into the cliff above Bcharre — the museum holds Gibran's original oil paintings, watercolours, and personal manuscripts. The Prophet has sold over 100 million copies in more than 100 languages — one of the best-selling books of the 20th century. His tomb is in the cave chapel at the heart of the building, exactly where he asked to be buried. Your driver covers Gibran's life, his years in New York, and the philosophy behind The Prophet in the village and landscape that shaped everything he wrote.
30 minutes here · Admission included
The Cedars of God
Cedars of God — 45-minute hike through a UNESCO-protected grove Walk among the Cedars of God at 2,000 metres above sea level — a UNESCO-protected grove where some trees exceed 1,000 years and trunks measure more than 14 metres in circumference. These are the descendants of the forests that built Phoenician ships, Solomon's Temple, and Egyptian palaces. A 45-minute hike along the marked trail at your own pace — easy terrain, suitable for all fitness levels, spectacular mountain scenery. Your driver covers the ecology and the conservation story of Lebanon's most emblematic tree throughout.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Bcharre
Lunch in Bcharre — included Mountain Lebanese mezze at a local Bcharre restaurant — grilled meats, fresh bread, Qadisha Valley views. Fully included in the tour price — nothing extra to pay.
60 minutes here
Maronite Monastery of St. Anthony The Great
Kozhaya Monastery — first printing press in the Middle East Descend into the Qadisha Valley for the day's final and most atmospheric stop — the Monastery of Saint Anthony of Kozhaya, founded in the 12th century and carved directly into the limestone cliff face of the valley wall. Cave chapels, ancient stone cells, and the complete silence of the gorge. Inside: a pilgrimage cave active for over eight centuries, and the first printing press ever used in the Middle East — brought here by Maronite monks in the 16th century to print liturgical texts in Arabic and Syriac. Your driver connects the printing press story to the broader history of knowledge and faith in the Levant.
30 minutes here
Beirut
Return to Beirut — approx. 5:30–6:30 PM Drop-off at your Beirut hotel — a UNESCO gorge, the author of The Prophet, a thousand-year-old cedar grove, and the first printing press in the Middle East. All in one private day in Lebanon's extraordinary north.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Tour
Lunch & Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own. Pickup included
Private Tour + Lunch
Tickets not included: Please note this option does not include tickets. This cost goes on your own. Lunch included:: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Pickup included
Private Tour + Tickets + Lunch
Tickets Included: Entrance fees / Tickets to all historical sites are included on the price of the tour Lunch included: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lebanon Tours
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photos
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $75 to $300
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Lebanon Tours, who run 16 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.6.
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Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beirut.
How much does Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl. cost?
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Prices start at $75 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beirut usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl. take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beirut is not rushed.
Is Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl. worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beirut, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl.?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl. suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl.?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beirut can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beirut and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Qadisha Valley, Gibran Museum & Cedars Hike | Lunch Incl. start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beirut within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beirut?
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On Outty we rank every Beirut experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch, Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch, Jeita Grotto,Harissa&Byblos Full-Day PRIVATE-CAR Trip from Beirut. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beirut?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beirut?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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