Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya | Small-Group All-Inclusive
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
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 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, 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
- 69 / 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
What you get
- 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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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 + 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
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
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
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
- Solid Choice
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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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 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". 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,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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