Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut
Hotel pick up between 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
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 :45 minutes duration
Afterwards Beiteddine palace complex, Lebanon’s best example of 19th century architecture. Built by Prince Bashir, Explore the golden walls, suspended gardens, and courtyard fountains, then enjoy a spectacular view of the complex from the village of Deir Al Qamar. Duration 1 hour and a half
Duration 1 hour and a half
Lunch Stop at a local restaurant : Duration 1 hour
Last Visit Shouf Cedars Forest Reserve, hike around and explore old trees in the cedars forest.
Return back to Beirut Arrival time between 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
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Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars Hike Tour
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What's included in Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fee
- English / Arabic Speaking Driver
- Pickup From Your Hotel / Address and Return in Beirut
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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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
Meeting / End Points
- 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
