Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 39 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour worth booking?
Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour is a 9-hour experience in Beirut, Lebanon, from $55 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 39 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (39)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $55 per person
The north of Lebanon is where the country reveals its most ancient and most dramatic self — and this small-group tour takes you deep into it. Begin at the Qadisha Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage gorge where Christian mon
What you get
- Comfortable transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Tickets / Admission to the Sites (if option selected)
- Small group sizes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
The north of Lebanon is where the country reveals its most ancient and most dramatic self — and this small-group tour takes you deep into it. Begin at the Qadisha Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage gorge where Christian monks have carved their sanctuaries into sheer limestone cliffs since the 4th century. Visit the Khalil Gibran Museum in Bcharre — the intimate hilltop collection of the poet whose book The Prophet has sold over 100 million copies. Walk among the Cedars of God on a gentle 45-minute guided hike through a UNESCO-protected grove of ancient trees, some over 1,000 years old. And end the day at the Monastery of Saint Anthony of Kozhaya — a cliff-face sanctuary housing the first printing press ever used in the Middle East. All tickets and lunch included. Suitable for all fitness levels. A day that gives you the full depth of Lebanon's most extraordinary northern landscape.
What's included
Included
- Comfortable transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Tickets / Admission to the Sites (if option selected)
- Small group sizes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional, knowledgeable guides
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Beirut
8:30 AM — Departure from Beirut Your professional guide meets you at your Beirut hotel and heads north along the coastal highway before climbing into the Lebanese mountains — cedar-forested slopes rising around you as the altitude increases and the temperature drops toward the north.
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Qadisha Valley
Arrive at the rim of the Qadisha Valley — one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in Lebanon and the entire Middle East. The sheer limestone walls of the gorge drop hundreds of metres to the valley floor, with ancient monastery caves and hermitages visible in the rock face below. Qadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic — a name earned over seventeen centuries of Christian monasticism in this dramatic natural sanctuary. Your guide explains the spiritual and historical significance of the valley and points out the cliff-face communities that chose the most inaccessible places they could find to protect their faith. A 15-minute stop that leaves a lasting impression.
30 minutes here
Gibran Museum
Visit the museum dedicated to Khalil Gibran — Lebanon's most celebrated poet, philosopher, and painter, whose book The Prophet has sold over 100 million copies in more than 100 languages. Housed in a former Carmelite monastery carved into the cliff above Bcharre, the museum contains Gibran's original oil paintings, watercolours, drawings, and personal manuscripts — far more than most visitors expect. His tomb is here in the cave chapel at the heart of the monastery, exactly where he asked to be buried — returning in death to the mountain village that shaped everything he wrote. Your guide brings Gibran's extraordinary life and philosophy to life in the place where it began.
30 minutes here · Admission included
The Cedars of God
Cedars of God — gentle guided hike through the ancient grove Lace up your walking shoes for the highlight of the day — a gentle 45-minute guided hike through the Cedars of God, a UNESCO-protected grove of ancient cedar trees at 2,000 metres above sea level. Some trees are over 1,000 years old, their massive trunks measuring more than 14 metres in circumference — these are the descendants of the vast forests that built Phoenician ships, Solomon's Temple, and Egyptian palaces. The marked trail winds through the grove at a comfortable pace suitable for all fitness levels — no steep climbs, no technical sections, just an unhurried walk among trees of extraordinary scale and silence. Your guide explains the ecology of this protected forest, the centuries of overlogging that nearly destroyed it, and the conservation story behind what remains. One of the most memorable walks in Lebanon.
45 minutes here
Lunch in Bcharre — included A well-earned lunch at one of Bcharre's traditional mountain restaurants after the cedar hike — generous Lebanese mountain mezze, grilled meats, and fresh bread served on terraces with sweeping views over the Qadisha Valley below. Fully included in your tour price.
60 minutes here
Maronite Monastery of St. Anthony The Great
Descend into the Qadisha Valley for the day's most atmospheric final stop — the Monastery of Saint Anthony of Kozhaya, one of Lebanon's oldest monasteries, carved directly into the limestone cliff face of the valley wall in the 12th century. Cave chapels, ancient stone cells, and the deep silence of the gorge create a sense of complete remove from the modern world. Inside, two extraordinary historical treasures await: a cave sanctuary that has been a site of pilgrimage 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. A quietly extraordinary end to a day in Lebanon's most ancient landscape.
45 minutes here
Beirut
Return to Beirut — approx. 6:00–7:00 PM Scenic drive back south along the coastal highway with drop-off at your Beirut hotel — completing a full day in the ancient, spiritual, and breathtaking north of Lebanon, with every ticket paid and every meal taken care of.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
GUIDED TOUR WITH LUNCH
Tickets not included:: Please note this option does not include tickets. This cost goes on your own. Duration: 9 hours Lunch included:: The lunch is included in the price of the tour Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS
Tickets & Lunch are included:: The lunch & Tickets are included in the price of the tour Duration: 9 hours Pickup included
GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH
Lunch & Tickets not included:: Please note this option does not include lunch & tickets. This cost goes on your own. Duration: 9 hours 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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lebanon Tours & travels
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $55 to $150
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Lebanon Tours & travels, who run 28 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.9 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beirut.
How much does Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour cost?
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Prices start at $55 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 Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 39 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 Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour?
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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 Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour?
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Around 14 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Gibran Museum | Small-Group Tour 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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