Private Guided Tour of Beiteddine and Deir el Qamar
Description
Escape the hustle of the city and enjoy a private tour to the Chouf area. Explore the highlights of the region, passing through greenery landscapes of the countryside. Follow your personal guide and learn the mysteries of the top attractions including Deir el Qamar village and Beiteddine Palace.
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Itinerary
9.00 AM: Pickup from Beirut: Your private vehicle and professional guide will pick you up from your hotel in Beirut.
Beiteddine is a village in Mount Lebanon that represent the capital of Chahab Dynasty. This village is famous of its palace that belongs to Emir Bachir Chahab the second.
A Palace related to Chahab Dynasty is located in Beiteddine. The palace is divided into 3 main parts Maidan, salamlek and Haramlek. In addition to the barn where some Mosaic are exhibited and taken from the around of the village.
Deir el Qamar is a village in the Mount Lebanon that represents the capital of Ma-an dynasty which justify the presence of palaces there. Deir Al Qamar is the symbol of diversity where all religions are represented, so you find churches, mosques and even a Jewish synagogue.
It said to be built in the fifth century, over the ruins of an old Phoenician Temple dedicated to the Goddess Astarte.
It is the first mosque in this area, built in 969 by Sultan Fakhreddine. The structure of the mosque displays a compact rectangular plan.
All religions were living in peace with each other in Deir el Qamar and that’s why a synagogue was found in the area.
4:00 PM: Return to Beirut: After a full day of exploration, relax on the scenic drive back to Beirut, reflecting on your unforgettable day in Lebanon’s most iconic destinations.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up travelers from places located within Beirut city.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Rita was our guide and she was extremely great at explaining the history of Beirut. The highlight of this tour was visiting the National Museum of Beirut. Our guide carefully explained the history behind all the artifacts and it was an amazing experience. We went on a walk around Beirut and saw the martyrs square, pigeon rocks and other places in Beirut. Next, we visited the beautiful beittedine palace and we got to see each section of the palace which was as a masterpiece on its own. We stopped by for some tasty lunch before going to Deir el Qamar where we had a nice stroll around the town and also got a tour of the church. I absolutely recommend this tour.
There are incredible spots! Full of history and life. Rita was full of knowledge. We were very glad to be there.
