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Very good tour experience
Elie was a great guide, from pickup to drop-off ! The price for the tour is reasonable and Elie always goes the extra mile by answering questions or adjusting the itinerary to add new places, definitely recommended !
Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7–11 hours
- Price from
- $186 / person
- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 16 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Explore Lebanon Tours
Description
Our first stop is the Cedars of God forest, where you will get to walk among the majestic and iconic Lebanon cedar trees. Then we will go to Bsharre to visit the Gibran Museum, a former monastery that is the final resting place of the Lebanese poet, philosopher and artist Kahlil Gibran, and now houses his artwork and other belongings. Our last stop for the day is the convent of St Anthony of Kozhaya, one of the many monasteries built in the valley. It is built partly inside the mountain and partly outside, and is surrounded by a very beautiful panorama of forest, rocky cliffs and valley
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 8:30 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $186
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Cedars of God
cedar tree is the national tree of lebanon... the cedar forest of bcharri is one of the oldest forests in the world, some trees are thousands of years old
Gibran Museum
Gibran Museum, a former monastery that is the final resting place of the Lebanese poet, philosopher and artist Kahlil Gibran, and now houses his artwork and other belongings...
Qadisha Valley
St Anthony of Kozhaya, one of the many monasteries built in the valley. It is built partly inside the mountain and partly outside, and is surrounded by a very beautiful panorama of forest, rocky cliffs and valley.
North Governorate
this is a private tour, thus we can add extra stops based on your interests and time
What's included
Included
Private tour
Bottled water
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Pickup Locations & Times
8:30am Pick up from hotel
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
16 reviews
How it compares in Beirut
- Rated higher than 74% of 68 reviewed tours in Beirut
- No. 47 by number of reviews among 440 tours in Beirut
- Starting price $186 is 86% above the typical $100 for tours of similar length in Beirut
Excurgo comparison of 440 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour take?
Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour lasts about 7–11 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $186 per person for this Beirut experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 8:30 AM.
Can I cancel Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. 8:30am Pick up from hotel Pickup points include Hilton Beirut Downtown, Saifi Suites.
What languages is Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 3 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Explore Lebanon Tours.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Top 100/ 100
The tour was completed in complete satisfaction. The man who took the tour with me was always friendly and helpful. He answered all my questions. These were questions about the country or other questions. He was also spontaneous and flexible. Adjustments could be made during the tour. This was not a problem! Suggestions for beautiful destinations were also given, which was especially good, as one does not know the country well! The prices were perfectly fine and in line with the circumstances. I can recommend this company with confidence. People who want to have a first experience in beautiful Lebanon are in good hands with this company.
S
The best tour group in lebanon
The best tour company in lebanon. We did two tours in two days and our tour guide Elie was the best. I cannot say enough about Elie, he was professional, punctual and really looked after us as if we were family, a truly genuine person and will definitely be using and recommending this tour company to everyone. Besides the great service Elie was very flexible with time and how long we spent at each location and made sure we were never ripped off when buying from the locals. Elie is very knowledgeable about the locations visited and knew amazing off road spots to view spectacular scenes which made the trip more memorable. If you want a professional, trustworthy, honest and great priced tour company I suggest Elie and his company!! Thanks again for the best time!
W
Amazing natural beauty
Kozhaya is in a beautiful setting and the last 2-3 km driving to it are breathtaking. We had no idea how beautiful Lebanon is. Elie knew all the best view points.
M
Awesome experience in Lebanon
Solo traveler here, While planning my trip, I reached out to several tour offices. Out of them all "Explore Lebanon" took the extra mile and gave more information and hints than I asked for, especially regarding the USD rate against LBP. So I decided to go with them and I wasn't disappointed. Luka was very helpful and sent me a detailed and well organized plan of the whole trip. First day, We went for a hike in the Cedar where the scenery is breathtaking, definitely recommended if you love nature. Afterwards, we passed by Jette, you can see most of Bsharre from there and take stunning pictures, then we went to Jobran Museum and lastly we passed by the Qozhaya Monastery which is historical and date back to the 12th century. I had an amazing time throughout the whole trip, Elie was my guide and I have to say he's an awesome guy, extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. He gave me a lot of info about the history of places we visited and even the cities we passed by. In addition to that, we went to additional places that weren't in the plan. He also suggested extra activities that can be done like paragliding, which I tried and just loved! (I advise anyone staying in Beirut to try it out, its an awesome experience)
L
Beautiful nature and historical places
Our trip was very organised, our guide Elie showed us everything he could on the way to the main attraction, he took his time explaining and we stopped lots of time. It wasn’t rushed and we loved the scenery. This trip for people who appreciate nature and history, well recommended.
O
Trip was very well planned and enjoyable!
We didn’t know what to expect, we were looking for tours in the region and we found Explore Lebanon to be the perfect match. Elie is a great tour guide, friendly, informed and patient. Im sure you will most definitely enjoy your trip with him!
Operator response
Hello Omar, Thank you for your kind message. we are glad that we make your experience in Lebanon beautiful. Hope to see you again, until then safe flights
E
Best Lebanon experience
We had an amazing time in Lebanon thanks to Luka and Elie from Explore Lebanon Tours! They organized a perfect trip for us and took great care of us! We had a wonderful time - thank you both!!
Operator response
Hey Ela, Thank you for your kind message. It was a pleasure and an honor choosing explore lebanon tours and we are glad that we make your experience in Lebanon beautiful. Hope to see you again, until then safe flights (A.L.)
G
Amazing experience and tours
Me and a friend traveled 2 times around Lebanon with Explore Lebanon Tours. Luka and his brother are two great, extremely reliable people. With them we saved money and specially a lot of time, doing so much more than the expected, visiting really unforgettable sites. I really recommend them!
Operator response
Thank you Gabi, for choosing explore lebanon tours and thank you for the kind review... It was indeed great days with lots to do... Send our regards to guillerme and wish you great and safe travels
P
Smooth & cool
We went as a family to bsharre, we really enjoyed our day a lot... the trip was smooth, we felt so relaxed, and the day went the way we like it, luka added some touches, he took us to the extreme point view, and to a lake... and the trip was full of history, jokes, tips and mostly it was a perfect long day well spent.. thank you
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Operator response
Thank you pierre for booking with explore lebanon tours, it was indeed a great day and hope to see you soon :)
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