15 Day Libya Tour

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Ancient Civilization; discover libya; discover libya -cost&sahara; Discover Libya essence cost & Saharan; escorted tours; Ancient sites; Ruins;

Detailed Travel Service Description

The vastness of the Sahara, prehistoric rock paintings and immense Roman ruins; a fascinating exploration of this undiscovered country. Libya is well and truly an adventurous destination for the discerning traveler. Scattered along the dramatic Mediterranean coast are incredibly well-preserved Roman remains at Sabratha and Leptis Magna; between lies Tripoli and its atmospheric old town. Deep into the Sahara Desert we visit Germa, capital of the ancient Garamantian Empire, and the Acacus Mountains. Here, we uncover rock art from 8000BC, hidden in amongst breathtaking mountian scenery. Finally, a classic Saharan desert experience, three days with 4WD vehicles exploring this vast landscape, camping under a myriad of stars and traversing the Sand Sea to the caravan town of Ghadames, the 'Pearl of the Sahara'. Day 1 Start Tripoli. Day 2 Visit Roman amphitheater at Sabratha; to Mizda. Day 3 To Germa via Sebha. Day 4 Visit Germa old town and museum. Day 5 - 7 A 4WD adventure exploring the AcacusMmountains, with spectacular desert scenery and prehistoric rock art. Day 8 Leaving th Acacus Mountains we travel to Tkerkiba via Awinat. Day 9 Across the Ubari Sand Sea, visiting extraordinary oases and colored lakes. Day 10 Long drive north back to Gariyat via Qurda. Day 11 Head west to the caravan town of Ghadames. Day 12 Explore the bazaars and cool streets of Ghadames; to Jabel Nafusa, visit troglodyte dwellings. Day 13 Visit hill villages of Jebel Nafusa and Qasr El-Haj; to Tripoli, visit old town and museum. Day 14 Full day at the immense Roman city of Leptis Magna. Day 15 End Tripoli.