Traveling in Libya

Program

1. Day 1 Day 1: Arrival in Tripoli

   Check in at a local hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish.

2. Day 2 Day 2: Tripoli – Benghazi

   Your tour of this beautiful city takes in the imposing citadel, the National Museum, the old market and the Muslim quarters. Then set off for Benghazi, and check into one of the local hotels to get a good night’s rest.

3. Day 3 Day 3: Benghazi – Al Bayda

   Explore the old town with its architecturally distinctive buildings and colourful market. Benghazi also offers the chance to meet and enjoy a cup of tea with the Libyan people. An exciting journey along the east coast takes you to the small town of El Beyda, which is the best starting point for those wishing to explore the magnificent ruins at Cyrene, Apollonia and Slonta.

4. Day 4 Day 4: Cyrene – Apollonia

   Visit the World Heritage Site in the city of Cyrene this morning. Explore the famous temples of Zeus and Apollo. After lunch, visit the magnificent Apollonia, which was the port of Cyrene, where you will see the imposing theatre, the Roman baths and the Byzantine palace.

5. Day 5 Day 5: Al Bayda – Qasr Libya – Benghazi – Tripoli

   Our morning journey takes us across the Green Mountain to the Palace of Libya, where we’ll visit a fascinating museum. We’ll then head to Ptolemais, the former capital of Pentapolis, where we’ll see the remains of palaces, theatres, the Politeion and a 3rd-century bridge. Take a trip to Tripoli and check into a local hotel

6. Day 6 Day 6: Tripoli – Leptis Magna – Tripoli

   Visit the famous World Heritage Site of Beda Magna, located east of Tripoli. Your tour will include the Triumphal Arch, the Great Church, the Forum, the public baths, the hippodrome and the amphitheatre. Return to Tripoli in the afternoon.

7. Day 7 Day 7: Sabratha

   Drive to one of the coastal towns – Sabratha – to visit. You’ll see a magnificent collection of public buildings, squares and temples on your way back to Tripoli

8. Day 8 Day 8: Tripoli – Nalut – Ghadames

   Head south to the desert oasis of Ghadames. On the way, stop at Nalut, where you will see the traditional way of life of the local people. After lunch, continue south towards the arid Sahara Desert

9. Day 9 Day 9: Ghadames

   Visit this beautiful, peaceful desert town. Here you’ll find labyrinthine alleyways: streets built of mud brick and full of life. In the evening, you’ll witness the desert’s magnificent sunset. Ghadames

10. Day 10 Day 10: Ghadames – Tripoli

    This morning, head to the village of Kabao, where most of the old houses are in ruins and all the residents live in rather nondescript buildings. Visit Al-Gharfs, the grain store built by the local people. Then head to Tormisa to see the stunning, well-preserved cave structures, and visit the pottery market in Gharyan before returning to Tripoli.

11. Day 11 Day 11: Tripoli

    A free day off to spend as you wish

12. Day 12 Day 12: Departure from Tripoli

    Check out of the hotel. Get ready to leave. Your tour ends here.