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Beiteddine and Al-Chouf Cedar Reserve
Beirut, Lebanon
$171
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Overview
Beiteddine and the Al-Chouf Cedar Reserve showcase Lebanon's rich tapestry of history and nature, inviting you to delve into their captivating stories. With expert local guides and comfortable transportation, your journey through these remarkable sites promises to be unforgettable.
- 🗺️ Guided Tour: Knowledgeable local guides will lead you through the ancient cities, enriching your understanding of Lebanon's heritage.
- 🚗 Comfortable Transportation: Travel in air-conditioned vehicles equipped with WiFi, ensuring a pleasant and connected journey.
- 🏰 Beiteddine Palace, built over 300 years, captivates with its stunning architecture and intricate mosaics, reflecting the opulence of Emir Bashir Shihab II.
- 🌲 The Al Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve spans 550 km² (210 sq mi), home to majestic cedar forests and diverse wildlife, making it a paradise for nature lovers.
- 🦅 Discover an Important Bird Area (IBA) that hosts 200 species of birds, along with 32 species of wild mammals and 500 species of plants.
- 📶 Stay connected with onboard WiFi, allowing you to share your experiences in real-time.
- ♿ The tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can partake in this enriching adventure.
- 👶 Infants and small children can comfortably ride in strollers, making it a family-friendly excursion.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for added flexibility.
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Beiteddine and Al-Chouf Cedar Reserve
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
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BeiteddineBuilt over 300 years beginning in 1788, the palace was the personal home of Emir Bashir Shihab II who wanted the mansion to be a place of singular beauty and legendary opulence. The castle was built on a hermitage called Beiteddine and featured all manner of amenity including a lush personal apartment for the Emir, a harem, and a rich guest house that was often offered to passing luminaries and dignitaries. Many of the surfaces were inlaid with intricate mosaics and designs, many of which have survived remarkably well to this day. Unfortunately, all of this grandeur is said to have come at a great price. While it is likely a false story, it’s been said that the emir ordered that the architect of his palace have his hands cut right off so that the Beittedin Palace could not be duplicated. In addition, he is said to have conscripted all of his healthy male subjects to work on the project for days at a time for no pay. Despite the possible labour tragedies associated with it, the palace was eventually taken over by the Ottomans and used as a government building before eventually being turned into a protected historic site. Today the palace still retains its stunning architecture and hand-made mosaics and is an important site for both visitors and the people of Lebanon.
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Shouf Cedars ReserveAl 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.
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Beiteddine and Al-Chouf Cedar Reserve
Beirut, Lebanon
$171
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!