The day starts with the visit of Al Shouf Cedars Nature Reserve, 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 and Eco-Tourism area. It hosts 32 species of wild mammals, 200 species of birds, and 500 species of plants.
Drive to Deir El Qamar translates literally as “monastery of the moon”; this charming village was choosing by Fakherddine as the capital of Lebanon in the 17th century.
Proceed to visit Moussa castle, fairy tale construction housing traditional scenery