Cedars Shouf & Beiteddine w/pick-up, guide, entries+lunch

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Take a day trip into the mountains from Beirut. Walk through the ancient Shouf cedar forest, discover the village of Deir el Qamar and the Beiteddine Palace, and enjoy a traditional Lebanese lunch.

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Highlights

  • Hike through a historic cedar forest prized by the ancient Egyptians
  • Wander the scenic stone streets of Deir el Qamar
  • Enjoy a traditional Lebanese lunch in a picturesque mountain town
  • Learn about the history of the region from a knowledgeable guide
  • Explore the Beiteddine Palace and its intricate 19th-century architecture

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Travel to Lebanon’s biggest cedar reserve and wander through some of the world’s oldest documented forests. Take a guided tour of the nearby Deir el Qamar, stop for a local lunch in the town square, and explore the magnificent 19th-century Beiteddine Palace. After pickup from Beirut, drive into the mountains to the Shouf Cedars reserve. Walk a gentle trail with your guide and learn about the significance of Lebanon’s cedar forests, which were prized by the ancient Egyptians for building temples and boats. Next, visit the town of Deir el Qamar, which dates back to the period of the Crusades. Wander the picturesque stone streets and sunny white squares with your guide and stop here for a traditional lunch. Head to the nearby Beiteddine Palace. Explore the building’s ornate 19th-century architecture, tranquil courtyards and lush gardens. Finally, make your way back to Beirut where your guide will drop you off at your hotel.

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Hotel pickup and drop-off Guide Entrance fees Lebanese lunch

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