Hoteller i nærheden af Qadisha Valley, Cedars Hike & Kozhaya
Beskrivelse
Libanons nord er hvor landet stopper med at optræde for turister og begynder at være ægte sig selv. Denne all-inclusive guidede dagstur dækker fire stop, som de fleste libanesiske besøgende aldrig når - og som dem, der konsekvent vurderer som højdepunktet for hele deres tur. En UNESCO-gorge. Graven til forfatteren, hvis bog solgte næsten alt, hvad der var skrevet i det 20. århundrede. En cederskov, hvor nogle træer er ældre end de fleste lande. Et kloster fra det 12. århundrede udskåret i en klippe, der huser den første trykkeri nogensinde brugt i Mellemøsten. Alt – guide, frokost, alle billetter – inkluderet. Ingen ekstra til budget for. Ingen beslutninger at tage på dagen. Kun ni timer i et af de mest usædvanlige landskaber i Mellemøsten, med en guide, der kender hvert stop i dybden.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
8:30 – afhentning af hotellet Din guide møder gruppen på dit hotel i Beirut og leder mod nord - kystvej til bjergvej, landskabet ændrer sig dramatisk, når du klatrer mod Qadisha-dalen.
Qadisha Valley — UNESCO-grotten · fotostop ved kanten Træk til kanten og se ned — rene kalksten vægge falder hundredvis af meter til dalen gulvet, prikkede med gamle kloster huler skåret ind i klipperne over sytten århundreder. Qadisha betyder "Hellig" på arameisk. Din guide forklarer, hvem der valgte disse utilgængelige klipper som et sted at bo, hvorfor de valgte dem, og hvad der har overlevet. Flere billeder stopper langs kanten. Det er den opfattelse, der får folk til at forstå, hvorfor Libanons nord er anderledes end alle andre steder.
Khalil Gibran Museum — Profeten, i landsbyen, der gjorde det Profeten har solgt over 100 millioner eksemplarer på mere end 100 sprog – en af de mest solgte bøger skrevet i hele det 20. århundrede. Khalil Gibran blev født i Bcharre, formet af denne bjergdalen, og begravet her — i hulekapellet i dette tidligere karmelitiske kloster, som nu indeholder hans originale malerier, akvareller og personlige manuskripter. Din guide dækker Gibrans liv, hans år i New York, og hvorfor Profeten læser anderledes, når du står i det landskab, der producerede det.
Cedars of God — en times guidet vandretur · UNESCO-beskyttet skov En UNESCO-beskyttet skov på 2.000 meter over havets overflade, hvor nogle træer er over 1.000 år gamle og stammerne måler mere end 14 meter i omkreds. Disse er efterkommere af skovene, der byggede fønikiske skibe, indrettede Salomos tempel og forsynede egyptiske paladser. En en times guidet vandretur på markerede stier i dit eget tempo - let terræn, egnet til alle fitnessniveauer, spektakulære bjerglandskaber. Din guide dækker økologi, mytologi og bevaringshistorie af Libanons mest ikoniske træ. Den slags sted, der bliver hos dig.
Frokost i Bcharre – inkluderet Mountain libanesisk mezze på en lokal Bcharre restaurant - grillede kød, frisk brød, udsigt Qadisha Valley. Helt inkluderet. Dagens bedste stop er stadig foran.
Kozhaya-klosteret – Mellemøstens første trykkeri Gå ned i Qadisha-dalen for dagens sidste og mest atmosfæriske stop - klosteret af St. Anthony af Kozhaya, der blev grundlagt i det 12. århundrede og udskåret direkte ind i kalkstens klipper af dalvæggen. Grotte kapeller, gamle sten celler, og fuldstændig tavshed af kløften. Indenfor: en pilgrimsgrotte, der har været aktiv i over otte århundreder, og den første trykpress, der nogensinde blev brugt i Mellemøsten - bragt hertil af maronitiske munker i det 16. århundrede for at udskrive liturgiske tekster på arabisk og syrisk. Et sted, som de fleste rejsende opdager ved et uheld og aldrig glemmer. Din guide forklarer den fulde betydning af trykpressen og hvad det betyder for videnens historie i Levanten.
Tilbage til Beirut – ca. 18:00–7:00 Drop off på dit hotel i Beirut. En UNESCO-grot, profetens forfatteres grav, tusindårige cedertræer og den første trykpress i Mellemøsten – Libanons nord er ordentligt udført, alt inkluderet.
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Anmeldelser(11)
The experience was great and our tour guide Hassane made it even greater. We got to see many amazing places of north Lebanon.
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.
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!
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!
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
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!
Very nice tour, we recommand it ! Albert , our guide, is excellent, he showed us the beauties of nothern Libanon. Make this trip and... enjoy !
Albert was our guide, and he was extremely detailed in explaining the historical importance of the places we visited especially the St Anthony monastery. We started the tour with a tour of Gibran Khalil Museum. It was nice to see how well the beautiful pieces of art had been preserved. Next we went on a walk through the cedars trees at the Cedars of God reserve in Bcharre. The weather was amazing. We had a really tasty lunch before heading to St Anthony Monastery in Qadisha Valley. The view of is breathtaking and we got to see the Christian caves and church as well as other preserved artifacts. Our guide was extremely courteous and explained the significance of each of the sites and artifacts we came across in detail. I absolutely recommend this tour!
Overall, this trip gave a good discussion about the impact of art and Christianity on norther Lebanon, and by far the best part of this trip was visiting the cedars. I think the tour was impactful, but could have covered a more diverse set of facets to Lebanon's history (eg, not a religious leitmotif). There were also plenty of monuments that looked interesting and that could be seen from a distance, though we did not delve into their significance. However, our guide, Georgette, was a top-notch leader who had a nearly encyclopedic knowledge of Lebanon's history and its religious inflections. Her expertise and erudition made the trip worthwhile and memorable. I would consider keeping the cedars and diversifying some of the other aspects of this trip unless there is a religiously fervent audience.
We had great time on this trip. We got to see Beautiful villages and mountains. The tour guide was great as well. She was friendly, informative and funny. Highly recommend this tour.
Great views!!! One day was not enough to visit these places. If visiting around this time, be prepared for the weather. Tour guide & driver were excellent.
Everything was great! Super easy, all costs were included. The driver was accomdating with the schedule, friendly and professional. His English was great. He explained everything about Lebanon, and gave us all the info was needed. The car was comfortable and clean. He was ready to stop for coffee whenever we needed it. Lunch was great at a restaurant with amazing views. The monastery was our favorite.
