Jewels of the Desert, 15 days

Tripoli - Sabrata - Qasr al-Haj - Nalut - Ghadames - Sabha - Murzuk Sand Sea - Wadi Matkhandoush - The Acacus - Germa - The Lakes of the Ubari Sand Sea - Gharyan - Leptis Magna - Tripoli


Libya is a country of fascinating beauty and of breathtaking contradictions: the ambitious metropolis Tripoli, the fertile region by the coast, the unique reports of Phoenician and Roman past as well as the impressive beauty and secludedness of the Sahara arouse enthusiasm of any visitor.
This tour combines the magnificent Roman cities of Leptis Magna and Sabrata with the splendour and excitement of the Libyan Sahara. A must for lovers of both archaeological sites and the beauty of the desert.

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

  • Day 02 : Tripoli - Sabrata
    • Morning sightseeing tour of Libya’s capital city.
      Afternoon excursion to the Roman city of Sabrata. Return to Tripoli.

  • Day 03 : Qasr al-Haj - Nalut
    • Leave Tripoli to visit the beautiful qasrs, or fortified grain stores, of Qasr al-Haj and Nalut. Continue to the World Heritage Site of Ghadames.

  • Day 04 : Ghadames
    • Sightseeing in the enchanting oasis of Ghadames on the edge of the Sahara desert. Take lunch in a traditional house. Late afternoon excursion to Qasr al-Ghoul, the remains of an ancient Roman fort, and the sand dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental.

  • Day 05 : Sabha
    • Long drive south to Sabha, capital of the Fezzan.

  • Day 06/07/08/09/10 : Murzuk Sand Sea - Wadi Matkhandoush - The Acacus
    • Drive to the Murzuk Sand Sea. Visit the ancient temple site of Wadi Matkhandoush, festooned with petroglyphs. Continue to the Acacus with its spectacular scenery and ancient rock art. Wild camping with last night at campsite in Al-Awainat.

  • Tag 11 : Germa - The Lakes of the Ubari Sand Sea
    • Drive to Germa. Visit the site of the ancient Garamantian warrior civilisation. Continue into the Ubari Sand Sea to visit the famous oasis lakes of Gabraoun and Umm al-Maa.

  • Tag 12 : Germa - The Lakes of the Ubari Sand Sea
    • Continue exploration of the Ubari Sand Sea. Drive to Sabha.

  • Tag 13 : Misrata
    • Drive to Misrata or Zliten via the oases of Hun and Waddan.

  • Tag 14 : Leptis Magna
    • Excursion to the magnificent Roman city of Leptis Magna and the Villa Celine. Return to Tripoli.

  • Tag 15 : 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

2.460 EUR

2.275 EUR 2.080 EUR

on request

IIndividual Tour - Prices in Euro per person from/to Tripoli, land only, no international flight included, valid through 31.10.2009

Price includes following services:
  • Accomodation in best available hotels as as indicated
  • Meal Plan: half board as indicated, full board in the desert
  • 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

For further information or a booking request please click here!

 

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