LIBYAN DESERT EXPLORER

15 days from GBP1,329 to GBP1,539 including flights

Tripcode: AYL

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 traveller. 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 mountain 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'.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Fly to Tripoli.
Day 2	Visit Roman amphitheatre 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 Acacus Mountains, with spectacular desert scenery and prehistoric rock art.
Day 8	Leaving the Acacus Mountains we travel to Tkerkiba via Awinat.
Day 9	Across the Ubari Sand Sea, visiting extraordinary oases and coloured 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	Morning at leisure; fly to London.

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