12 Jan 2025

Hiking and Tour - Deir El Qamar Hike & Tour - Chouf District

  • Join us on a journey to explore the charming village of Deir el Qamar, where hiking and heritage come together for a memorable experience.

    Historically, Deir el Qamar was the capital of Mount Lebanon from the 16th to the 18th centuries, serving as a regional palace for the Emirs. It also holds the distinction of being the first Lebanese village to establish a municipality in 1864.

    Once the site of a Roman temple, Deir el Qamar has been a protected area since 1945. It remains one of the few villages in Lebanon to retain its old-world charm, with narrow, winding cobblestone streets, red-tiled roofs, and traditional stone houses. The village beautifully reflects
    Lebanon’s religious diversity, with a synagogue, church, and mosque all located in its central public square.

    After a refreshing breakfast, we will travel by bus to the Deir el Qamar Cross Shrine ("Tallet el Salib") and the hilltop chapel of Father Yaacoub, where we’ll enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view.

    Our hike will take us on a moderate-level route:

    Level 5: The hike begins from the Cross Hill, following a gentle uphill trail that leads us to Kfarkatra ("Sheer Kfar Katra"), situated at an altitude of 1000 meters. Along the way, we’ll pass by fresh springs, stunning nature, and old stone houses. The trail then descends, offering magnificent views, before reaching Maaser Beit El-Dine and the Beit El-Dine valley. We will conclude the hike in the expansive Deir el Qamar Square (formerly known as "Midane"). The route covers 8 km, with both uphill and downhill sections.

    A delicious homemade lunch will be served after the hike, prepared especially for our group.
    Following lunch, we will embark on a cultural and architectural tour of the central square, led by a local guide. We will visit the old synagogue, the miraculous church of Saydet el-Talleh, Fakhreddine Mosque, Youssef Shehab Serail, and the beautiful Silk Khan, immersing ourselves in the rich history and heritage of this remarkable village.

    WHERE: Deir el Qamar
    Mount Lebanon, Shouf district
    900 m above sea level
    38 km from Beirut

    WHEN: Sunday, January 12

    MEETING PLACE: 8:30 AM in the parking of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden. (See map on: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/ParkingMap.aspx)
    There will be a breakfast stop along the way.

    PRICE: $55 per person including transport, guides, insurance and lunch.
    $30 without lunch
    Kindly get the exact change.
    You can register now at all branches of Antoine Library or on the following link:
    https://www.antoineticketing.com/?event_group_id=26

    WHAT TO GET: Light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear comfortable shoes such as hiking shoes and always keep a windproof jacket in your backpack.

    SPECIAL RATES:
    - Children with the age of 10 and younger will have a discount of $5.
    - Children/ Teenagers between the age of 11 and 18 will have a discount of $4.
    - University students will have a discount of $3 provided that they present their university card.
    - Groups with 5 to 9 persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a $2 discount.
    - Groups with 10 or more persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a $3 discount.

    PAYMENT TERMS:
    - Cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged half-price
    - Reservations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged an extra $2.
    (e.g. Cancelling or booking for a Sunday’s event on Saturday will be subject to the above terms)

    ESSENTIAL ECOTOURISTIC RULES & REGULATIONS
    - Smoking is strictly prohibited during the event
    - Always follow the guide on the designated trail
    - Do not go off road without notifying the guide
    - Do not get close to a cliff especially when the guide in charge tells you not to do so
    - Although accidents are covered by the insurance but they remain under the responsibility of the member
    - Sometimes, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the program may occur. Ecotourism rules must be followed, otherwise personal accidents will not be accounted for by the insurance.

    RESERVATION: Every day from 8am till 5pm on 03-917190 or 79-115001. It is preferable to send an SMS or WhatsApp from your mobile, giving your name, surname, and the event you wish to join.

    COLLABORATION:
    - “LIA Assurex” is the exclusive insurance company sponsor of Vamos Todos.

    Regards,
    Vamos Todos
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