Breakfast will be served at your hotel and this morning you'll head by car towards Tripoli, known as the capital of the north. It is a city where modern and medieval blend seamlessly into a lively and hospitable metropolis. Visit some historical landmarks such as the Crusader Citadel, the Grand Mosque, and the souks. Continue your day through some of Lebanon's most beautiful mountainous landscapes in the Bsharre region. You'll gain altitude and enjoy stunning views of the peaks and valleys before reaching the Cedars of Lebanon. There, you'll enjoy an easy stroll through the cedar forest to admire trees that are more than 1,000 years old.
You will then return to Wadi Qadisha, one of the deepest and most beautiful valleys in Lebanon. Filled with caves and rock shelters that have been inhabited since the third millennium BC, the valley is dotted with cave churches, silos, and monasteries cut out of the rock; a real feast for the eyes! If time permits, you will visit Bsharre, an idyllic mountain village and UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its traditional red-roofed houses, Bsharre is the main town in the Qadisha Valley and home to the Gibran Khalil Museum - the home of the world-famous writer, poet and painter). Your stay this evening will be at an active monastery. Located in the center of the valley - the view is magnificent, peaceful and a great location to explore on foot. (B,D)
Overnight in Kadisha in a monastery or similar