Itinerary No. 03 – 10-day trip

Tripoli, Libya

Duration10 days · 9 nights

Price from$1,550 / person

LocationTripoli, Libya

This 10-day itinerary brings together the highlights of western and eastern Libya in one well-paced journey. From the capital, Tripoli, you will explore the Roman cities of the coast, then head east to Benghazi and the ancient sites of Cyrene and Apollonia, before returning west for a day trip to Gharyan.

It is a rich programme for travellers who want to see Libya’s most celebrated archaeological sites while also enjoying time in its two main cities. The tour begins on arrival in Tripoli and ends with your departure from the capital. Sabratha and Leptis Magna are each visited on a day trip from Tripoli, while in the east a full day is dedicated to Apollonia before the journey back to Benghazi and Tripoli.

Highlights

Tripoli, with a full day in the capital
The ruins of Sabratha
Leptis Magna
Benghazi
Cyrene and Apollonia
A day trip to Gharyan

Program

Day 1 On arrival in Tripoli
Your private tour guide will meet you. Depending on your arrival time, you will begin with a tour of Old Tripoli. You will enjoy visiting the Old City (the walled city), the mosques, the Arch of Aurelius and the markets (the Aswa
Day 2 Day 2: Tripoli – Sabratha
After breakfast, you will set off for the ancient Roman site of Sabrata. You will enjoy the magnificent theatre, the museum and the Roman town. You will return to Tripoli in the afternoon
Day 3 Day 3: Tripoli – Leptis Magna
After breakfast, you’ll set off for one of Libya’s gems, Leptis Magna. Perhaps the finest Roman ruins in Africa, Leptis Magna is well worth your time. You’ll get to explore this magnificent ancient city, as well as the museum and the theatre. In the afternoon, you’ll stop to see the amphitheatre before returning to Tripoli in the evening.
Day 4 Day 4: Tripoli – Benghazi
In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Benghazi. You will be met at the airport, explore some of Libya’s more recent historical sites (including an ‘art exhibition’), visit the lighthouse, and spend the night at a hotel in Benghazi.
Day 5 Day 5: Benghazi – Cyrene
After breakfast, in your free time, you will continue on to the stunning Greek/Roman/Ottoman city of Cyrene. On the way, you will pass through the towns of Tokra and Ptolemais (which was the port city of the Greeks). You will spend the afternoon exploring some of Cyrene’s sights, including the museum, the Temple of Zeus and the ancient city. You will stay in a nearby town called Susa.
Day 6 Day 6: Apollonia
After breakfast, you’ll have the chance to visit Apollonia with its stunning ruins along the seafront. In the afternoon, you’ll go on a drive to see the magnificent Crescent Cape coastline. You’ll spend the night in Suz
Day 7 Day 7: Apollonia – Benghazi – Tripoli
After breakfast, you will return to Benghazi, where you will catch your return flight to Tripoli. You will spend the night at a hotel in Tripoli
Day 8 Day 8: Tripoli
Today will be a free day in Tripoli. If you haven’t already visited it, you might want to take a tour of the National Museum and see various other sights around the city.
Day 9 Day 9: Tripoli – Gharyan – Tripoli
After breakfast, you will make your way south from Tripoli to Gharyan. You will spend the day exploring the area and admiring the magnificent architecture of the cave houses. You will spend the night in Tripoli.
Day 10 Day 10: Tripoli – Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure

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