Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive in Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon

Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive

Outty Ranking 71 4.8 · 11 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $85
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Outty Ranking

71/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive worth booking?

Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive is a 9-hour experience in Beirut, Lebanon, from $85 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (11)
Duration
9 hours
From
$85 per person

Lebanon's north is where the country stops performing for tourists and starts being genuinely itself. This all-inclusive guided day trip covers four stops that most Lebanon visitors never reach — and that the ones who do consistently rate as the highlight of their entire trip. A UNESCO gorge. The tomb of the author whose book outsold almost everything written in the 20th century. A cedar forest where some trees are older than most countries. A 12th-century monastery carved into a cliff face that houses the first printing press ever used in the Middle East. Everything — guide, lunch, all tickets — included. No extras to budget for. No decisions to make on the day. Just nine hours in one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the Middle East, with a guide who knows every stop in depth.

What you get

    About this experience

    Lebanon's north is where the country stops performing for tourists and starts being genuinely itself. This all-inclusive guided day trip covers four stops that most Lebanon visitors never reach — and that the ones who do consistently rate as the highlight of their entire trip. A UNESCO gorge. The tomb of the author whose book outsold almost everything written in the 20th century. A cedar forest where some trees are older than most countries. A 12th-century monastery carved into a cliff face that houses the first printing press ever used in the Middle East. Everything — guide, lunch, all tickets — included. No extras to budget for. No decisions to make on the day. Just nine hours in one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the Middle East, with a guide who knows every stop in depth.

    What's included

    Included

    • Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected)
    • 1-hour guided hike through the Cedars of God
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
    • Tickets / Admission to all Historical sites (if option selected)
    • Professional expert guide
    • Qadisha Valley UNESCO viewpoint — multiple photo stops

    Not included

    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Food or drinks unless specified

    What you'll see and do

    1. Beirut

      8:30 AM — Hotel pickup Your guide meets the group at your Beirut hotel and heads north — coastal highway to mountain road, the landscape changing dramatically as you climb toward the Qadisha Valley.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Qadisha Valley

      Qadisha Valley — UNESCO gorge · photo stops at the rim Pull over at the rim and look down — sheer limestone walls dropping hundreds of metres to the valley floor, dotted with ancient monastery caves carved into the cliff face over seventeen centuries. Qadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic. Your guide explains who chose these inaccessible cliffs as a place to live, why they chose them, and what has survived. Multiple photo stops along the rim. This is the view that makes people understand why Lebanon's north is different from everywhere else.

      15 minutes here

    3. Gibran Museum

      Khalil Gibran Museum — The Prophet, in the village that made it The Prophet has sold over 100 million copies in more than 100 languages — one of the best-selling books written in the entire 20th century. Khalil Gibran was born in Bcharre, shaped by this mountain valley, and buried here — in the cave chapel of this former Carmelite monastery that now holds his original paintings, watercolours, and personal manuscripts. Your guide covers Gibran's life, his years in New York, and why The Prophet reads differently when you are standing in the landscape that produced it.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    4. The Cedars of God

      Cedars of God — one-hour guided hike · UNESCO-protected grove A UNESCO-protected grove at 2,000 metres above sea level 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, furnished Solomon's Temple, and supplied Egyptian palaces. A one-hour guided hike on marked trails at your own pace — easy terrain, suitable for all fitness levels, spectacular mountain scenery. Your guide covers the ecology, the mythology, and the conservation history of Lebanon's most emblematic tree. The kind of place that stays with you.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Bcharre

      Lunch in Bcharre — included Mountain Lebanese mezze at a local Bcharre restaurant — grilled meats, fresh bread, Qadisha Valley views. Fully included. The best stop of the day is still ahead.

      60 minutes here

    6. 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. A place that most travelers discover by accident and never forget. Your guide explains the full significance of the printing press and what it means for the history of knowledge in the Levant.

      60 minutes here

    7. Beirut

      Return to Beirut — approx. 6:00–7:00 PM Drop-off at your Beirut hotel. A UNESCO gorge, the tomb of The Prophet's author, thousand-year-old cedar trees, and the first printing press in the Middle East — Lebanon's north done properly, everything included.

      Pass by without stopping

    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 + 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 Guided Tour:: Guided Visit of north Lebanon Pickup included

    • GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS

      Lunch & Tickets included: The lunch & Tickets to Historical Sites are included in the price of the tour Guided Tour:: Guided Visit of north Lebanon Pickup included

    • GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH

      Lunch & Tickets not included: : Please note this option does not include the Lunch and tickets. This cost goes on your own. Guided Tour: Guided Visit of north Lebanon 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
    Thu, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Beirut Daily Tours

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    7 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    11 verified traveler reviews for Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Paradise15612164624 · October 2025

    Gibran Khalil museum, the Cedars of God and the breathtaking Qadisha valley in Bsharri

    The experience was great and our tour guide Hassane made it even greater. We got to see many amazing places of north Lebanon.

    via Tripadvisor

    isaiahm234 · September 2025

    Life-changing Views and Experience

    Amazing life-changing experience! I hadn't been that North yet in Lebanon and it was well worth it. So many great Christian sites and some of the best views I've ever seen.

    via Tripadvisor

    writer1228 · June 2025

    Amazing Tour of Qadisha Valley, Bcharré, and the Cedars

    We had an incredible tour in Lebanon, visiting the Qadisha Valley, Bcharré, and the Cedars of God. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the historical and cultural significance of each stop made the experience truly special. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared insights in a way that was easy to understand and engaging. He was also incredibly friendly—by the end of the tour, it felt like we had known him for years. He created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made the day even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore the beauty and history of northern Lebanon!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the stunning landscapes of Qadisha Valley, Bcharré, and the Cedars of God. It's great to hear your guide made the experience both informative and warm, making you feel right at home. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Lebanon!

    via Tripadvisor

    kingamalk · June 2025

    Stunning Day

    What a fabulous day. Spent the day with the best tour guide in Lebanon, Albert, who is easily the kindest and most professional guide I have ever met! It was so relaxing and beautiful seeing the old cedar trees, very old churches inside of caves and built into rocks… incredible as always. 100000/10 !! Above and beyond Thank you

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much, Kinga! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fabulous and relaxing day with Albert among the ancient cedars and historic churches. Your glowing praise means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more incredible experiences in Lebanon!

    via Tripadvisor

    Mobile20712583243 · April 2024

    Qadisha valley, Cedars

    Very nice tour, we recommand it ! Albert , our guide, is excellent, he showed us the beauties of nothern Libanon. Make this trip and... enjoy !

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Thu, Sun
    Price range
    $85 to $150
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Beirut Daily Tours, who run 21 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.3.

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    Why this scores 71

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)89
    Review evidence (18% weight)47
    Booking momentum (14% weight)38
    Value for money (12% weight)84
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)47
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beirut.

    How much does Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive cost?

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    Prices start at $85 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 & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive 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 & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 11 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 & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive?

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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 & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive 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 & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive?

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    Around 4 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 & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive 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, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup. 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.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive?

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    Included: Lunch in a local restaurant (if option selected); 1-hour guided hike through the Cedars of God; Air-conditioned vehicle; Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut; and Tickets / Admission to all Historical sites (if option selected). Not included: Gratuities (optional); and Food or drinks unless specified. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 176 listed pickup locations in and around Beirut. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive offered in?

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    It is offered in Arabic and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beirut. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive?

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    Across 11 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH, GUIDED TOUR + LUNCH + TICKETS, GUIDED TOUR WITHOUT LUNCH. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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