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Deir El Qamar

Step into Deir El Qamar, Lebanon, where history dances in charming stone streets beneath the sun! Feast on delicious Lebanese mezze, explore majestic palaces, and sip aromatic mint tea while gazing at stunning mountain views. With vibrant markets and warm locals, this enchanting village will wrap you in its magic—perfect for an unforgettable adventure!

Recommendations

Landmark4.4/5

Fakher El Dine Ii Le Grand Castle

This stone castle in Deir el Qamar was the residence of Emir Fakhreddine II. Its surviving walls and rooms bring you close to the history of Mount Lebanon.

Landmark4.5/5

Al Midan (Dany Chamoun) Square

Landmark4.2/5

Institut Français - Antenne de Deir El Qamar

Deir El Qamar’s French cultural center hosts French classes in a building with traditional Lebanese architecture.

Culture4.3/5

Deir el Qamar Synagogue

Synagogue in Deir el Qamar, Lebanon.

Culture4.7/5

Saydet Al Talle Church

Nestled in Deir El Qamar, Saydet Al Talle Church is renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture and intricate frescoes, making it a captivating destination for history and art enthusiasts alike.

Culture4.7/5

Fakhreddine mosque جامع الأمير فخر الدين

Old mosque in Deir El Qamar.

Landmark4.3/5

Public Garden (al Minchieh)

Public garden in Deir El Qamar.

Landmark4.4/5

Moussa Castle

Landmark5/5

Deir el qamar old village

Landmark4/5

Heritage House

Old house in Deir El Qamar with a view.

Shop4.5/5

Artisanat du Chouf

Cafe4.8/5

Sama El Deir

Cafe5/5

Brune Cafe

Eat3.6/5

Serail El Bek

Cafe3.9/5

Al Midane Café Restaurant

Square-side cafe-restaurant in Deir El Qamar, with outdoor tables on Camille Chamoun Square. The prince’s palace stands right beside it.

Cafe4.8/5

Crispa LB

Cafe4.6/5

Fenêtre Cafe

Eat4.1/5

Deir El Qamar guest house

Deir El Qamar grocery store with eggs, cheese and honey.

Drink4.8/5

No Limit Sunset Lounge

Stays

Stay4.45/5

Casa Del Mir

Casa del mir in Dayr al Qamar offers a lodge with a swimming pool, garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Family rooms and breakfast in the room are available. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Additional features include a kitchenette, fireplace, barbecue, and outdoor dining area. The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner in a romantic ambience. Breakfast includes local specialities, cheese, and fruits. Located 27 km from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, the lodge provides free on-site private parking. Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service.

Stay4.2/5

L'Auberge des Emirs

L'auberge des Emirs in Dayr al Qamar offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and modern amenities. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a pleasant stay. The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving Mediterranean and international cuisines. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, and dinner in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambience. Halal meals are available. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a view, fitness centre, and sun terrace provide relaxation and exercise options. Additional facilities include a lounge, pool bar, and outdoor seating area. Located 26 km from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Stay5/5

Paradise Villa Deir El Qamar

Stay5/5

Cherry Guest House

Stay5/5

Diyar El Qamar GuestHouse

Nestled along Main Street in Deir El Qamar, Diyar El Qamar GuestHouse exudes charm with its traditional architecture and stunning mountain views, making it an unforgettable retreat that captures the essence of Lebanon’s rich heritage.

Stay5/5

Beit El Deir

Stay4.9/5

Aal Aoudeh Guesthouse

Deir El Qamar guesthouse surrounded by greenery, with views over the surrounding landscape.

Stay4.8/5

Darlinda guesthouse

Stay4.6/5

Beyt el Jabal - Guesthouse

Stay4.5/5

Moonray Guesthouse

Stay4.4/5

Beit El Qamar

This bed-and-breakfast has a restaurant beside green space with beanbags.

Stay4.4/5

deir el qamar GuestHouse Suiteness

This guesthouse has spacious apartments in central Deir El Qamar. From them, you get a panoramic view.

Things To Do
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5/5

8 h

Lebanon tour Cedars Reserve & Beiteddine Palace, pick-up & guide

On this full-day of Beiteddine, Deir El Qamar and Cedars Chouf reserve, immerse yourself in Lebanese beauty and culture as you can discover the well-preserved traditional villages and fascinating attractions.Our friendly and attentive staff make your trip enjoyable and memorable. You will live an experience you will never forget. They pay attention to all details, your well-being, your comfort and your safety in order to make you feel happy and comfortable.

$115.00

5/5

8 h

DeirElkamar, Beitdeen, Moussa Palace, EinwZien Grotto,Full-Day Trip PRIVATE-CAR

• Full day-trip to Deir Elqamar, Moussa Castle, Beitdeen, Ein w Zein Grotto from Beirut. • Explore the local architecture and the old streets, souk, mosque, church, museum of the unique village of Deir alqamar which was before the capital of Mount Lebanon. • Visit the incredible Beitdeen Palace which was built in the early of 19th century. • Explore the fabulous and beautiful Moussa castle which was built by one man on a hill between Deir alqamar and Beitedeen. • Visit Ein W Zein Grotto to explore a beautiful limestone cave under the ground and a lots of beautiful scenery.

$75.00

5/5

PRIVATE tour to Beirut history museum, Beiteddine & Deir elQamar

Pick up from your hotel at 09:00 to visit the National Museum in Beirut. Visit the Beiteddine people’s palace, and learn more about the 18th and 19th centuries, the making of Lebanon’s modern history. Visit Mussa palace, a man’s dream came true, three levels of an interesting gallery and guns museum. Now to the old capital of Mount Lebanon once said? Deir el kamar today, is indeed a traditional well preserved town. Explore the village, walking around the old tight streets. Back to your hotel around 17:00

$113.34

5/5

8 h

Explore Lebanon with Private Vehicle and Guide!

Explore Lebanon in Private Vehicle and Guide! Book one of our vehicles with a Driver and a professional guide for a Full day tour to discover any site in Lebanon within 8 hours. You can choose to go to Baalbeck, or to Byblos, or for a full day tour in Beirut, or on a Wineries tour...; Customize your tour and choose the time you need for pick up and the time you need to return during the day (excluding night).

$270.00

5/5

PRIVATE Half-Day Tour to Beiteddine Palace & Deir elQamar

A short morning drive Southeast of Beirut and here we are in Beiteddine people’s palace, the Cavaliers section, the presidential section and the Mosaics sellers. The 18th and 19th centuries, the making of Lebanon’s modern history, The Emirs, Rulers of Mount Lebanon district, the Ottomans and the French, the palaces, life at that epoch, Rulers duties, their plans, local customs & tradition, the mulberries and silk factories, The Druze of Lebanon… Mussa palace, a man’s dream came true, three levels of an interesting gallery and guns museum… what a nice collection of weapon I say! How well displayed, I state… Then here we are exploring the village of Deir elQamar the Capital of the Emirs once said! We will have a moderate walk around the old tight streets where a 14th century Mosque stands in the middle of a historical square and next to a miraculous Cathedral.

$93.34

4.5/5

8 h

Deir el Qamar - Beiteddine Palace - Chouf Cedars From Beirut

Hotel Pickup: Between 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Begin the day with a visit to Deir Al Qamar (“Monastery of the Moon”), a historic village located southeast of Beirut in south-central Lebanon. This beautifully restored town preserves its centuries-old character, featuring feudal architecture, traditional stepped streets, and walled gardens. Duration: 45 minutes Continue to the magnificent Beiteddine Palace Complex, Lebanon’s finest example of 19th-century architecture, built by Prince Bashir. Explore the palace’s golden stone walls, suspended gardens, and elegant courtyard fountains, then enjoy panoramic views of the complex from Deir Al Qamar village. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Lunch Stop: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Duration: 1 hour The final stop is the Shouf Cedars Forest Reserve, where you will have time to walk, hike, and explore the ancient cedar trees in this protected natural reserve. Return to Beirut: Estimated arrival between 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM

$49.00

4.5/5

9 h

Beirut, Beiteddine & Deir El Qamar Day Trip-With Lunch

On this full-day, will have Beirut Panoramic City Tour, and take a trip to the towns of Beiteddine (Beit El Dine) and Deir El Qamar (Deir El Kamar). Immerse yourself in Lebanese beauty and culture as your local guide shows you well-preserved traditional villages and fascinating attractions, such as the Martyrs’ Statue, Beiteddine Palace and Deir El Kamar.

$110.00

8 h

Explore Lebanon with Private Vehicle and Driver

Explore Lebanon in Style! Book one of our vehicles with a Driver for a Full day tour to discover any site in Lebanon within 8 hours. Customize your tour and choose the time you need for pick up and the time you need to return during the day (excluding night).

$195.00

8 h

Explore Lebanon In Luxury with Private Vehicle and Driver!

Explore Lebanon in Luxury! Book one of our luxury vehicles with Driver and professional guide for a Full day tour to discover any site in Lebanon within 8 hours. You can choose to go to Baalbeck, or to Byblos, or for a full day tour in Beirut, or on a Wineries tour...; Customize your tour and choose the time you need for pick up and the time you need to return during the day (excluding night), and enjoy WIFI on board your trip!

$260.00

9 h

One - day tour to Beiteddine Palace, Mousa castle, Ain Wa Zain Grotto

Many tourists prefer to visit the touristic landscapes and sites of the country by comfortable cars and not by coaches and busses as they feel free to organize their trip itinerary and make it flexible based on their desires and wishes and to be restricted within others’tour itinerary as for time to be spent in the touristic site or as for the food dishes the are to have in certain restaurants reserved in advance . Accordingly , we highly consider the needs of our guests and tourists to make them fully satisfied

$250.00

5 h

Private Tour to Beiteddine and Deir El Qamar from Beirut

Embark on a captivating journey through Lebanon's rich history with our Private Half-Day Tour to Beiteddine and Deir El Qamar from Beirut. Explore the opulent Beiteddine Palace and charming village of Deir El Qamar, delving into Lebanon's Ottoman past and ancient heritage. Led by expert guides, this excursion promises a blend of cultural enrichment and breathtaking scenery, offering an unforgettable glimpse into Lebanon's historical treasures.

$100.00

8 h

Beirut, Beiteddine & Deir el Qamar Small-Group | Lunch Included

Beirut, the Chouf Mountains, and Lebanon's first capital — three destinations in one guided day. This small-group tour opens in the city with the essential Beirut landmarks, then heads into the mountains for Beiteddine Palace — one of the finest 19th-century palaces in the Arab world — and Deir el Qamar, the beautifully preserved Ottoman village that served as Lebanon's first capital under the Ma'an dynasty. Lunch in Deir el Qamar is included. A professional guide is with you from Beirut's seafront to the Chouf valley — covering Roman baths, Crusader-era city planning, Mamluk mosques, Byzantine mosaics, and four centuries of mountain architecture in a single well-paced day. Twelve landmarks. One guide. Everything included.

$89.00

168 h

7-Day Lebanon Trip of Classic Route with Private Guide & Driver

Make full use of this 7-day private tour to discover the best of Lebanon. Starts from the Mediterranean Coast to explore the ancient Phoenician cities, include Beirut, Batroun, and Tyre, viewing the 4 UNESCO world heritage sites and experiencing the fantastic wine-tasting. An experienced driver and a certificated guide will offer you an enjoyable tour!

$1,909.00

144 h

6 Day Lebanon Tour

Enjoy a tour of the whole country of lebanon, Join the trip with your expert guide Fadi with 25 years of experience in his field.

$890.00

5/5

1 h

Paragliding activity in Lebanon

Paragliding with Gravity offers a unique experience with our certified pilots for all traveller including kids from 4 years and above. Our office location is very friendly and offers lockers, free wifi, waiting area, coffee, netflix and video games for kids waiting for their parents to finish their ride. our staff speak 3 languages (english, french and arabic) and are very friendly. we guarantee that your experience will be one of a kind and will never be forgotten. the view of the city from above is breathtaking.

$135.00

5/5

PRIVATE Beirut Historical Walking Half Day Tour

Your guide will meet you at the your hotel lobby at 09:00am. After a short meeting and introduction to the tour, we will drive to the museum east of Beirut to learn more about all the historical civialsations of Lebanon (1 hour visit). We proceed then to Downtown Beirut park the car and start our walking tour to visit the souks, the parliament, the star square, the hammams, Mohamed elAmin mosque, St. Georges cathedral, the water front, Zaitunay Bay the pigeon rocks and the corniche. 2 to 3 hours). Return to your hotel Vehicle: air-conditioned - clean Guide: English - French - Arabic Tour time: 3 to 4 hours Entrance fees: included

$93.34

5/5

8 h

Jeita Grotto, Byblos and Harissa Full-Day Tour from Beirut

Explore Jeita Grotto, Harissa and and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Byblos with the company of an experienced tour leader and driver. You will be picked up from your hotel in Beirut in a private modern vehicle and your tour leader will take care of leading the way along all the sites and providing you with information about the local area and recommendations. Our tours offer excellent quality of service and value for money and can be tailored to your interests.

$100.00

5/5

8 h

Private Jeita Grotto, Harissa Cable Car, Byblos & Dog River Tour

Lebanon's most iconic stretch of coastline north of Beirut packs more history, natural wonder, and spiritual significance into a single day than almost anywhere else on earth. This private tour connects four of its greatest stops — beginning at the Dog River canyon where ancient conquerors carved their victories into limestone cliffs, descending into the spectacular underground world of Jeita Grotto, rising by cable car to the mountaintop shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon at Harissa, and ending in Byblos — one of the oldest cities ever to exist. With a knowledgeable English-speaking driver exclusively for your group, no fixed pace, and the flexibility to linger where you choose, this is the finest way to experience Lebanon's most celebrated northern landmarks in a single private day.

$75.00

5/5

3 h

Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers

This is a must do activity for travelers looking to experience authentic Lebanese cuisine and hospitality in Beirut. Your host Amal will pick you up from your Beirut hotel and drive you 20 minutes to her family home located in a quiet village in the hills above Beirut. Visit this beautiful house and garden that has been in the family for generations. Amal's father grows all their fruit, vegetables and herbs organically. During your 3-hour food experience, learn to prepare a traditional Lebanese meal using family recipes. This is a hands-on cooking class where you will learn to cook an authentic Lebanese appetizer, salad and dessert. After cooking, sit down with the family at their dining table to enjoy the authentic Lebanese meal you helped prepare. Your class is taught by two women who love cooking and feeding people and prepare meals with the utmost love and care. Immerse yourself into this meaningful cultural and culinary experience and experience the Lebanese way of life over food!

$142.00

5/5

Cedars, Bsharre & Kozhaya Day Tour

Our first stop is the Cedars of God forest, where you will get to walk among the majestic and iconic Lebanon cedar trees. Then we will go to Bsharre to visit the Gibran Museum, a former monastery that is the final resting place of the Lebanese poet, philosopher and artist Kahlil Gibran, and now houses his artwork and other belongings. Our last stop for the day is the convent of St Anthony of Kozhaya, one of the many monasteries built in the valley. It is built partly inside the mountain and partly outside, and is surrounded by a very beautiful panorama of forest, rocky cliffs and valley