Chouf Escape: Palaces & Village Tour

Service Description

Discover the beauty of Lebanon’s Chouf region on a private full-day cultural and scenic tour. Begin in Deir El Qamar, a perfectly preserved Ottoman village known for its stone houses, red rooftops, and mountain views. Your walking tour includes Fakhreddine II Palace, Saydet El Talle Church, Fakhreddine Mosque, the historic synagogue, the traditional souk, scenic alleys, and optional entry to the Marie Baz Museum. Continue to Moussa Castle, Lebanon’s most unusual museum, built entirely by one man. Explore traditional rooms, heritage weapons, and dioramas depicting rural life and local history. Next, visit Beiteddine Palace, a 19th-century masterpiece built by Emir Bashir Shihab II. Walk through its ornate courtyards, mosaic floors, royal apartments, carved cedar ceilings, and peaceful gardens. Enjoy free time for photos and exploration. Your final stop is Mir Amin Palace, a restored Lebanese palace overlooking the Chouf Valley. Relax on its terraces, enjoy panoramic views, or choose optional coffee, refreshments, or lunch. Optional add-ons include a visit to the Barouk Cedar Forest, part of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, where you can walk among ancient cedar trees, or a visit to a winery at Chateau Kefraya for a tasting experience or Lunch. This private tour offers full flexibility, multilingual driver-guides, and comfortable transportation in a luxury SUV with onboard Wi-Fi. Highlights: • Deir El Qamar heritage walking tour • Moussa Castle cultural museum • Beiteddine Palace courtyards, mosaics, and royal rooms • Mir Amin Palace scenic terraces • Optional Cedar Forest visit • Optional Chateau Kefraya winery stop • Luxury SUV with Wi-Fi • Flexible timing and itinerary Price: Starting at $150 (1 person) + $25 per additional traveler. What’s Included: • Private SUV (1–4 passengers) • hotel or airport pickup • multilingual driver-guide • fuel, parking, bottled water, onboard Wi-Fi, flexible itinerary. Not Included: • Entrance fees (Moussa Castle, Beiteddine Palace, Marie Baz Museum) • meals, personal expenses • optional add-ons. Pickup Details: Pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, or Beirut Airport. You will receive a WhatsApp confirmation with driver name, car picture, license plate, and pickup time. Short Itinerary: Stop 1: Deir El Qamar village tour. Stop 2: Moussa Castle. Stop 3: Beiteddine Palace. Stop 4: Mir Amin Palace (optional lunch or coffee). Optional Add-Ons: • Barouk Cedar Forest. • Chateau Kefraya winery visit.