Roman Tripolitania Tour, Libya

Tripoli, Libya

Duration4 days · 3 nights

Price from$800 / person

LocationTripoli, Libya

This 4-day discovery tour takes you through Roman Tripolitania, the historic region whose three great cities gave it its name: Oea (Tripoli), Lubdah (Leptis Magna) and Zwagha (Sabratha). It is a rare opportunity to be among the first to explore unspoiled ancient sites, far from the crowds.

The journey combines the treasures of Tripoli’s museum with the impressive Roman buildings of Sabratha and the spectacular architecture of Leptis Magna, making it an ideal short programme for travellers with a passion for history, archaeology and the classical world.

Highlights

Tripoli’s museum and the city view from the sea
The Arch of Marcus Aurelius in Tripoli
The impressive Roman buildings of Sabratha
The spectacular architecture of Leptis Magna and the Arch of Septimius Severus
The bust of the goddess Concordia

Program

Day 1 Marcus Aurelius Arch
Tripoli: Arrival at Tripoli airport, where you will meet your tour guide, complete the entry formalities and escort to your hotel in the city center.? Depending on the time of arrival, you will visit some of the sites today, and the remaining sites on the last day. Sites to visit in Tripoli include: the Assaraya Alhamra Museum; the Arch of? Marcus Aurelius; and the Old? Medina.
Day 2 bust of goddess Concordia
Sabratha: morning drive to Sabratha, stopping at Janzur for a quick tour of the Berber-Punic Janzour Museum, with its stunning tomb wall paintings. Sabratha, one of Libya's world heritage sites, was originally a Berber settlement before the Phoenicians arrived to turn it into a busy trading port. The city enjoyed some success for a while, but then it was badly damaged by a number of earthquakes. Sites to visit in Sabratha include the Temples of Antoninus and Zeus, the Forum, the 2nd-century Colonnaded Theatre, the Sabratha Classic Museum, the Mausoleum of Bes, and the church with its unique mosaics. Return to Tripoli and then continue to Leptis Magna for the night
Day 3 Septimius Severus arch
Leptis Magna: is a unique place to see, largely for one reason: being the most complete Roman city in the world. Sites to visit include: the Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus (pictured right), the Hippodrome, the Hadrianic Baths, and the? Amphitheatre, the Basilica, the Temples of Hercules and Roma, the Severn Forum, and the wonderful museum of Leptis Magna, which houses marvelous statues and fine sculptures.?
Day 4 tripoli view from the sea
Tripoli: return to the capital, and transfer to the airport for departure & farewell
This tour can be tailored to add extra days

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