Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $49 / person
- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 11 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Zingy Ride
- Meeting point
- Once you Get to Martyrs' Square, you will See Al Amin Mosque, Sit on the Stairs at the Mosque
Description
Hotel Pickup: Between 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Begin the day with a visit to Deir Al Qamar (“Monastery of the Moon”), a historic village located southeast of Beirut in south-central Lebanon. This beautifully restored town preserves its centuries-old character, featuring feudal architecture, traditional stepped streets, and walled gardens. Duration: 45 minutes Continue to the magnificent Beiteddine Palace Complex, Lebanon’s finest example of 19th-century architecture, built by Prince Bashir. Explore the palace’s golden stone walls, suspended gardens, and elegant courtyard fountains, then enjoy panoramic views of the complex from Deir Al Qamar village. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Lunch Stop: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Duration: 1 hour The final stop is the Shouf Cedars Forest Reserve, where you will have time to walk, hike, and explore the ancient cedar trees in this protected natural reserve. Return to Beirut: Estimated arrival between 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 8:30 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult
- $49
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $75.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Deir el Qamar
Deir al-Qamar, meaning "Monastery of the Moon" is a city south-east of Beirut in south-central Lebanon. It is located five kilometres outside of Beiteddine in the Chouf District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate at 800 m of average altitude.
Beiteddine Palace
We will Start out at Deir Al Qamar “Monastery of the Moon” a village located south-east of Beirut in south-central Lebanon,it’s a unique Lebanese town restored and maintained in centuries-old style, preserving feudal architecture, old stepped streets, and walled gardens. Then Beiteddine palace complex, Lebanon’s best example of 19th century architecture. Built by Prince Bashir, the palace is now used as a summer retreat for the president of the Lebanese Republic, and as a backdrop for many movie sets. Explore the golden walls, suspended gardens, and courtyard fountains, then enjoy a spectacular view of the complex from the village of Deir Al Qamar.
Shouf Cedars Reserve
Discover Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Chouf District of Lebanon. It is located on the slopes of Barouk mountain and has an area of 550 km2 (210 sq mi), nearly 5.3% of the Lebanese territory. The reserve contains the Lebanon cedar forests of Barouk, Maaser el Shouf and Ain Zhalta-Bmohray. It is an Important Bird Area (IBA) and Eco-tourism area. It hosts 32 species of wild mammals, 200 species of birds, and 500 species of plants.
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
English / Arabic Speaking Driver
Not included
Beiteddine Palace
Chouf Cedars Forest
Pickup Locations & Times
Kindly Free Pickup is Provided From Your Location in Beirut: Please Provide us with your hotel / Airbnb / Personal Home Address for Pickup & Drop off provide a pick up address
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
11 reviews
How it compares in Beirut
- Starting price $49 is 51% below the typical $100 for tours of similar length in Beirut
Excurgo comparison of 438 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut take?
Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut cost?
Prices start at $49 per person for this Beirut experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $75. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:30 AM.
Can I cancel Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Kindly Free Pickup is Provided From Your Location in Beirut: Please Provide us with your hotel / Airbnb / Personal Home Address for Pickup & Drop off provide a pick up address Pickup points include Tilia Apart Hotel.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Zingy Ride.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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