Classic Libya Tour

September 18 - 25, 2010

$2080 ppdo/land only

Sat Sept 18: Arrival Tripoli
After clearing Customs and Immigration, we are met at the exit gate and transferred to our hotel. The drive gives us our first glimpse into the life of the people who live in the capital city. Dinner and overnight in Tripoli. (D)

Sun Sept 19: Tripoli / Benghazi (Flight)
Our Libyan experience starts with a tour of Tripoli, founded by the Phoenicians in 1000 B.C. and later conquered by the Romans. Our tour of this beautiful metropolis covers the huge fortress, the National Museum, the old souq and the Islamic quarters. Later in the day we are transferred to the airport for our short flight to the second largest and most beautiful city of Libya, Benghazi. Upon arrival in Benghazi we are met and transferred to our hotel. In the evening we enjoy a typical dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Benghazi. (B/L/D)

Mon Sept 20: Benghazi/Sousa (Drive 238kms/148miles)
Our day starts with a tour of this beautiful resort city of Libya. The second largest city of the Jamariya houses a spectacularly maintained War Cemetery (Libya played a major role in the North African Korps). We see the old town with its artistically designed buildings, and colorful souq. Benghazi also offers us the opportunity to meet the Libyan people and enjoy tea with very friendly people who have lived history in the making for several thousand years. In the afternoon we will have an interesting drive along the eastern coast to Soussa. Dinner and overnight in Apollonia. (B/L/D)

Tues Sept 21: Cyrene & Apollonia
Our journey today starts with a visit to the World Heritage Site of Cyrene. The city was part of the 1st century five city state of Pentapolis and was second in size only to Athens. Cyrene was founded by the Greeks in 631 B.C. and was later occupied by the Romans and then the Arabs. We also visit the famous temples of Zeus and Apollo and after lunch we visit incredible Apollonia (Sousa), which was the port of Cyrene and is located 12 miles to the north. Here our visit includes a detailed visit of the majestic Theatre, the Roman baths as well as the Byzantine palace. Dinner and overnight in Apollonia. (B/L/D)

Weds Sept 22: Soussa / Qasr Libya / Benghazi (Drive 210kms / 130miles) / Tripoli (Flight)
A morning drive through Jabel Akhdar gets us to Qasr Libya where we visit an interesting museum that houses more than 50 pieces of mosaic artifact fragments dating back to the 6th century AD. Our next stop is Ptolemais, the former capital of Pentapolis, where we will see remains of palaces, theatres, Bouleterion and a 3rd century bridge. Lunch at a local restaurant and then we have some free time in Benghazi before we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Tripoli. At Tripoli we are met and transferred to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (B/L/D)

Thurs Sept 23: Leptis Magna
The highlight of any journey to Libya is visiting the renowned World Heritage Site of Leptis Magna, located east of Tripoli. From a Berber settlement it became an important community when it was established as a city by the Canaanites, and reached its climax under the rule of Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. We will visit the vast site including the Triumphal Arch, huge Basilica, Forum, Public Baths, Hippodrome, Amphitheater, and more. Lunch will be at the local restaurant at the site before returning to Tripoli for dinner and overnight. (B/L/D)

Fri Sept 24: Sabratha
Amongst all the coastal sites, Sabratha stands out as the most beautiful. A World Heritage Site, Sabratha was founded by the Canaanites (6th c. BC), ruled by Carthage, Phoenicia, Numedia and then Rome in 46 BC. The site offers a majestic collection of public buildings, arenas, temples of Liber Peter, Srapis, Isis, and Hercules. Tripoli "Oea" (the bride) of the Mediterranean is the capital of Libya. Dinner and overnight in Tripoli. (B/L/D)

Sat Sept 25: Departure
Morning transfer to the airport for our flights home. (B)

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Want to see more of North Africa? Combine this tour with our Sahara Sands Tour either before or after this one! Also, you might want to consider a Morocco or Egypt tour to the Libya tour. Call us for details or visit our pages for these countries for more ideas.

Included:

• Meet and assist at the airport
• Hotels Local flights (Tripoli - Benghazi - Tripoli)
• Transportation
• Meals full board
• English speaking guide
• Passport registration
• Fees to the sites
• Permission where necessary

Not Included:

• International air fare
• Visa - $50 paid on arrival in Tripoli
• Items of a personal nature such as phone/fax, laundry, mini bar, room service, etc.
• Beverages, snacks, meals not listed
• Tips for guides and drivers - we recommend about $4 for the driver and $8 for the guide, per person, per day
• Trip insurance
• Extras and optional tours not listed on itinerary

Single Supplement: $380

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