• Beirut - 8:30 AM — Hotel pickup
  The driver will meet the group at the Beirut hotel and proceed north along the coastal highway, ascending into the Lebanese mountains towards the Qadisha Valley. The landscape transforms dramatically as the altitude increases.
• Qadisha Valley - Qadisha Valley — UNESCO gorge · photo stop at the rim
  Stop at the edge of the Qadisha Valley, where sheer limestone walls descend hundreds of meters to the valley floor, dotted with ancient monastery caves carved into the cliffs over seventeen centuries. “Qadisha” means “Holy” in Aramaic. The driver will explain who lived here and why these remote cliffs were chosen. There will be multiple photo stops along the rim, showcasing views that highlight why Lebanon’s north is unique.
• Bcharre - Bcharre — drive through Gibran’s village
  Travel through Bcharre, the mountain village above the Qadisha gorge, and the birthplace of Khalil Gibran, author of The Prophet. The driver will point out the museum and key landmarks as the journey continues to the Cedars.
• The Cedars of God - Cedars of God — easy one-hour hike at 2,000 meters
  A UNESCO-protected grove where some trees are over 1,000 years old, with trunks measuring more than 14 meters in circumference. These are descendants of the forests that built Phoenician ships and furnished Solomon’s Temple. Enjoy an easy one-hour hike on marked trails at your own pace, suitable for all fitness levels, with no steep terrain. The driver will discuss the ecology and conservation story throughout. From here, the summer mountain road opens east toward Baalbek, a crossing that is not possible in winter.
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman - Stone of the Pregnant Woman — scale check before the temples
  A single limestone block, 21 meters long and weighing 1,000 tonnes, cut 2,000 years ago and never moved. The driver will explain the engineering logic and why standing next to it offers a new perspective before entering the complex five minutes ahead.
• Temples of Baalbek - Baalbek Temple Complex — expert local guide
  The most magnificent Roman temple complex on earth, with an expert local guide who possesses unparalleled knowledge of these structures. The Temple of Jupiter rests on Trilithon stones, each weighing over 800 tonnes. The Temple of Bacchus, larger than the Parthenon and almost entirely intact, is the best-preserved Roman temple on earth. The Temple of Venus completes a complex that took three centuries to build. Having crossed a mountain pass to reach here, the expert local guide ensures every moment at the site is worth the journey.
• Baalbeck - Lunch in Baalbek — optional
  Enjoy Lebanese mezze and grilled meats in a town that has been catering to travelers since the Roman legions passed through. This is optional and at your own expense. The driver will recommend the best local options.
• Beirut - Return to Beirut — approx. 7:00–8:00 PM
  Drop-off at the Beirut hotel. Experience a UNESCO gorge, a thousand-year-old cedar grove, a mountain crossing available only for six months, and the world’s greatest Roman temples with a local expert. This journey is only possible between May and October, ensuring a well-executed experience.

• Knowledgeable English-speaking driver
• Private air-conditioned vehicle exclusively for your group
• Stone of the Pregnant Woman quarry stop
• Expert local guide at Baalbek temple complex
• Easy 1-hour hike through the Cedars of God
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
• Qadisha Valley viewpoint — photo stops

• Lunch in Baalbek (optional — at own expense)
• Gratuities (optional)

Seasonal tour — available exclusively from May 1 to October 31. The high mountain road linking the Cedars of God to Baalbek is closed during winter, making this combination unavailable for half the year and truly unique during the months it operates.
This is the private version of Lebanon’s most breathtaking seasonal day trip — a route that utilizes a mountain road accessible only in summer to connect three destinations that cannot be visited together by any other means. Begin with a UNESCO World Heritage gorge in the morning. Enjoy a leisurely hike through ancient cedar trees at an altitude of 2,000 meters. Experience a mountain crossing that opens only in May. Visit the world’s most magnificent Roman temples in the afternoon — accompanied by an expert local guide familiar with every stone.
Travel in a private vehicle with a knowledgeable driver throughout — at your pace, on your schedule, without following anyone else’s itinerary. An expert local guide will join at Baalbek. Entrance tickets are payable on site. An optional lunch in Baalbek is available on the return journey.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.