Libya is celebrated for its superb ancient cities such as Sabratha and Leptis Magna. Built from marble and white sandstone, we discover theatres and public baths, fine houses decorated with frescoes and mosaics, and streets lined with porticoes to provide shade from the hot African sun. It is the desert, however, that truly captivates us on this wonderful adventure. We discover the unique mud brick architecture at Ghadames, see ancient granaries at Nalut, explore the old trading town of Germa and lose ourselves in Ghat’s historic medina. Deep in the Sahara we see fabulous prehistoric paintings in the Acacus Mountains and discover sparkling lakes – fringed with palm trees and glittering like precious stones. These gorgeous oases amongst the dunes are a lovely place to swim and relax before we head back to the active bustle of Tripoli.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Tripoli and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Visit Jebel Nafusa and the Qaser of Kabaw en route to Ghadames. |
| 3-4 | Full day in Ghadames, including the museum, the old town and afternoon tea in the sand dunes. Visit Nalut and return to Tripoli. |
| 5 | Full day at Leptis Magna. |
| 6 | Visit Sabratha. Fly to Sebha. |
| 7 | Explore Germa and Ghat. Overnight in Aweinat. |
| 8-9 | Two full days to explore the Acacus mountains. See rock paintings and engravings. |
| 10 | More time to explore Acacus area in the morning. Return via Aweinat to Tikarkiba. |
| 11 | Explore the desert lakes. Fly to Tripoli. |
| 12 | Trip ends in Tripoli this morning (Wed). |
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Trip Length |
12 days |
Trip Code |
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Activities |
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| Culture (Moderate) | |
Countries Visited |
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| Libya | |
Start City |
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| Tripoli | |
End City |
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| Tripoli | |
