Classical Cities of Libya, 14 days

Tripoli - Janzour - Sabrata - Qasr al-Haj - Nalut - Ghadames - Tormisa - Gharyan - Leptis Magna - Zliten - Tripoli - Benghazi - Tocra - Ptolemais - Cyrene - Apollonia - Ras al-Hilal - Al-Atrun - Slontah - Qasr Libya - Benghazi - Tripoli


A comprehensive tour of the Roman and Greek cities of Libya including two days at the magnificent site of Leptis Magna and a visit to the enchanting oasis of Ghadames. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included throughout. Accommodation in 2, 3 & 4 & hotels.

  • Day 01 : Tripoli
    • Arrival in Tripoli. Meet guide on arrival at Tripoli Airport and transfer to city centre hotel for two nights stay.

  • Day 02 : Tripoli
    • Sightseeing tour of Libya‘s capital city including the National Museum and the mosques and souks of the old town.

  • Day 03 : Janzour - Sabrata
    • Excursion to Janzour catacomb museum and the Roman city of Sabrata with its stunning Colonnaded Theatre.

  • Day 04 : Qasr al-Haj - Nalut - Ghadames
    • Drive into the Berber heartland of the Jabal Nafusa to visit the beautiful qasrs of Qasr al-Haj and Nalut. Continue to the World Heritage Site of Ghadames.

  • Day 05 : Ghadames
    • Sightseeing in the enchanting oasis of Ghadames. Take lunch in a traditional house. Late afternoon excursion to Ras al-Ghoul, the remains of an ancient Roman fort, and the sand dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.

  • Day 06 : Tormisa - Gharyan
    • Drive to Kabaw to visit another beautiful qasr. Continue to the abandoned clifftop village of Tormisa and on to Gharyan to visit a troglodyte house and the pottery stalls for which the town is famous.

  • Tag 07 : Leptis Magna
    • Full day excursion to the magnificent Roman city of Leptis Magna. Also visit Villa Celine, the seafront home of an upper-class Roman family. Continue to Zliten for overnight.

  • Tag 08 : Zliten
    • Visit the decorative Abd al-Salaam Mosque in Zliten before returning to Leptis Magna for further exploration. Also visit Villa Celine, the seafront home of an upper-class Roman family. Return to Tripoli.

  • Tag 09 : Benghazi
    • Morning flight to Benghazi. Visit the old town, Souk al-Jareed, ancient Berenice and the World War II Commonwealth Cemetery.

  • Tag 10 : Tocra - Ptolemais - Cyrene
    • Visit the Greco-Roman cities of Tocra and Ptolemais, the latter with its Columned Palace and huge vaulted underground cisterns. Continue to the Cyrene area.

  • Tag 11 : Cyrene
    • Full day of sightseeing in the extensive and remarkable Greek city of Cyrene, including the Temple of Zeus and the Necropolis.

  • Tag 12 : Apollonia - Ras al-Hilal - Al-Atrun
    • Visit the ancient city-port of Apollonia. Also visit the Byzantine churches at Ras al-Hilal and Al-Atrun. Return to the Cyrene area.

  • Tag 13 : Slontah - Qasr Libya
    • Return to Benghazi via the eerie pre-Islamic grotto of Slontah and Qasr Libya with its splendid collection of Byzantine mosaics. Flight to Tripoli.

  • Tag 11 : Tripoli
    • At leisure until transfer to the airport.

Important Note: On Mondays museums are open 08.30 a.m. to 02.00 p.m. only,
Friday is like Sunday in Europe, all Souks are closed.
Please calculate with 4 weeks time for visa processing.

     

 

 

Sabratha

 

Ghadames Mosque

 

Ghadames

 

Nalut

 

Tripoli Arch

 

Tripoli Museum

 



Number of Persons

2

4 6

Single Supplement

private tour

2.180 EUR

1.960 EUR 1.875 EUR

on request

IIndividual Tour - Prices in Euro per person from/to Tripoli, land only, valid through 31.10.2011

Price includes following services:
  • Accomodation in best available hotels as as indicated
  • Meal Plan: half board as indicated
  • All Transportation and Transfers
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Meet and assist at the Airport
  • English speaking local Guide
  • Visa Approval
Price does not include:
  • Visa Fees at the respective Embassy
  • Airport Taxes
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips for Driver and Guide of EUR 3,50 p/day
  • Passport translation into Arabic

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