Back to all Libya Itineraries

Libya - The Essence - 9 days, 8 nights

Tripoli – Benghazi – Ptolemais – Qaser Libya – Apollonia – Cyrene – Benghazi – Tripoli – Leptis Magna – Sabratha - Ghadames - Kabaw - Gharyan - Tripoli

For those with more time, this tour is designed to show you all the main highlights that Libya has to offer. As well as getting to know the bustling capital of Tripoli, you will visit the classical cities of the Mediterranean coastline, with their magnificent Roman and Greek remains. You will then head south-west to the ancient oasis town of Ghadames, a UNESCO World Heritage site, travelling en route through stunning desert scenery and stopping at ancient villages, granaries and even troglodyte cave dwellings.

Day 1
Tripoli - Benghazi 

Arrive Tripoli – internal flight to Benghazi. Benghazi is a large but relaxed city overlooking the marina and Mediterranean. Overnight Benghazi.

Day 2
Benghazi – Ptolemais – Qaser Libya - Apollonia

After breakfast, depart to Ptolemais, the magnificently well-preserved Roman Capital in a wonderful setting looking out over the sea. Then on to Qaser Libya home to one of the largest collections of Byzantine mosaics. Then on to Apollonia, the ancient port serving Cyrene with it’s ancient theatre carved into the rocks. Overnight Apollonia.

Day 3
Apollonia – Cyrene – Benghazi -  Fly to Tripoli

After breakfast, head to the beautiful Greek city of Cyrene where you will visit the Agora (town square), and the stunning temples of Zeus and Apollo. Return to Benghazi for your flight to Tripoli. Overnight Tripoli.

Day 4
Tripoli – Leptis Magna - Tripoli

Morning drive to Leptis Magna, originally a Berber settlement, the city was founded by the Phoenicians around 3000 years ago. Leptis Magna has some of the most impressive and intact ruins of the Roman period, including a magnificent theatre, the basilica, Hadrianic baths and circus. Overnight Tripoli.

Day 5
Tripoli 

Today is dedicated to visiting Tripoli. You will visit the old town, the Ahmed Karamalli Pasha mosque and the old medina with its narrow alleyways, elegant mosques and animated souk. You will also visit the Tripoli Jamahiriya Museum, home to one of the finest collections of classical art in the Mediterranean. Overnight Tripoli.

Day 6
Tripoli – Sabratha – Ghadames

Morning drive to Sabratha, the westernmost of the three cities of Tripolis. Established c.500BC as a trading post by the Phoenician merchants, Sabratha is home to one of the world’s most magnificent Roman Theatres and spectacular mosaics of the Byzantine period. 

Day 7
Ghadames

Full day sightseeing in Ghadames. This UNESCO World Heritage site, often called the ‘Jewel of The Sahara’ is an oasis town in Western Libya. With its distinctive mud buildings, it has a history spanning over 5000 years as home to the Tuareg Berbers is one of the oldest pre-Saharan settlements. Overnight Ghadames.

Day 8
Ghadames - Kabaw - Gharyan - Tripoli 

Drive back to Tripoli, via the Nafusa mountains, stopping off at Kabaw’s old village and historic ghurfas (granaries) dating back over 700 years. The tour will then continue to Gharyan, a troglodyte village with cave dwellings dug vertically down into the ground. Overnight Tripoli.

Day 9
Tripoli - Depart

Free time in Tripoli to complete your shopping or relax by the pool.
Late afternoon departure for London.

Price:
Package price per person based on:
2 persons travelling: £2440
3-4 persons travelling: £2140
8+ persons travelling: £1990

Single room supplement: £400

Price includes:

• Full Board accommodation at best available hotels including four nights at the 5* Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli
• All meals in local restaurants or hotel according to the itinerary
• Mineral water during meals in local restaurants and lodges (not in hotels)
• Soft drinks during meals in some restaurants (except alcohol free beer)
• Passport registration on arrival
• Tea at sunset in Ghadames
• Entrance to museums and sites including filming and photography permits
• Tips in restaurants and hotels
• English speaking guide thoughout
• Local guides at sites

• BA or BMI return flight from London Heathrow to Tripoli.
• Return flights from Tripoli to Benghazi
• Car/Minibus/Coach for internal land travel and 4x4 jeeps in Ghadames
• Airport transfers

The price does not include:

• Coffee/tea and alcohol free beer
• Any extra services in hotels (telephone, laundry etc.)
• Tips to guide and driver (€8 per person per day)

To make a booking, or for more information, please contact us.

Top

Back to all Libya Itineraries