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ESSENCE OF LIBYA
Day 1 London to Tripoli
Depart London Heathrow on the British Airways flight to Tripoli, where
you will be transferred to Omeir Hotel for three nights.
Once known as the 'White Bride’ of the Mediterranean, Tripoli is a captivating city that exudes charm. Its lively medina which lies upon the Roman City of Oea is today the heart of the city and the souk has a truly authentic, and welcoming, air free from hassle and resplendent with friendly faces.
Day 2 Tripoli
Full day excursion to the World Heritage site of Leptis Magna, regarded
as the best Roman site in the Mediterranean. It is a triumph of Roman
engineering with spectacular architecture on a massive scale that
will impress even the most ruin-weary traveller. Leptis Magna is among
the most complete and magnificent of the three towns, or Tripolis,
of North Africa. During your tour of the site you will also visit
the excellent museum. (B)
Day 3 Tripoli
Full day city sightseeing tour of Tripoli. The old walled city of
Tripoli, the Medina, is one of the classical sites of the Mediterranean.
The basic street plan was laid down in the Roman period when the walls
were constructed on the landward sides against attacks from the interior
of Tripolitania. The high walls survived many invasions, each conqueror
restoring the damage done. In the 8th century the Muslim ruler built
a wall on the sea-facing side of the city. Three great gates gave
access to the town, Bab Zanata on the west, Bab Hawara on the south
east and Bab Al-Bahr in the north wall. (B)
Day 4 Tripoli to Ghadames – 650 kms
Depart with your guide and travel through the Jebel Nefusa mountain
range and through expanses of vast desert scenery to Ghadames –
southwest of Tripoli – stopping on the way at the beautiful
fortified Berber granaries of Qasr al Haj and Nalut. Stay two nights
at the Ben Yedder Hotel. (B)
Day 5 Ghadames
Famous for its desert architecture, the oasis town of Ghadames lies
650km south-west of Tripoli and is close to the borders of both Algeria
and Tunisia in what was once the southern outpost of the Roman Empire.
The old town of Ghadames is very picturesque and is notable for its
‘cake and icing’ architecture and its labyrinthine streets.
This afternoon enjoy a 4x4 excursion to Ras al-Ghoul and the sand
dunes. (B)
Day 6 Ghadames to Tripoli – 687 kms
Today take a different route back towards Tripoli visiting Kabaw to
see the fascinating fortified grain store and the abandoned escarpment
village of Tormisa. Head on to Gharyan noted for its troglodyte houses.
Later continue to Tripoli. Stay one night at the Omeir Hotel. (B)
Day 7 Tripoli to London
In the morning visit the city of Sabrata, located on the Mediterranean
coast, a one hour drive west of Tripoli, which was founded by the
Canaanites in the 6th Century BC. A Phoenician trading-post that served
as an outlet for the products of the African hinterland, Sabrata was
part of the short-lived Numidian kingdom of Massinissa before being
Romanized and rebuilt in the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D.
Afternoon transfer to Tripoli airport for British Airways flight to London, arriving London Heathrow in the afternoon local time. (B)
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A Guide to Price – ESSENCE OF LIBYA
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £2,240.00. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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