LIBYAN DESERT EXPLORER

15 days from GBP1,459 to GBP1,599 including flights
Tripcode: AYL

Countries Visited: Libya

The vastness of the Sahara and immense Roman ruins

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 hill villages of Jebel Nafusa and Qasr El-Haj; to Tripoli, visit old town and museum.

Day 3

To Germa via Sebha.

Day 4

Visit Germa old town and museum.

Day
5 - 7

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 Roman amphitheatre at Sabratha; to Mizda.

Day 14

Full day at the immense Roman city of Leptis Magna.

Day 15

Morning at leisure; fly to London.

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Rock Paintings at Wadi Tashwinet in the Acacus Mountains

Ubari Lakes

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I adored Libya. This is a fascinating country with so much to see and experience.As well as superb Guides and…

Pip Jones
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The landscape, the sights and the Touareg team who looked after us all combined to make this an extraordinary and…

David Shepherd
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The blue skies and changing colour of the Sahara desert was unlike any trip I had been on before. I…

Rachel Green
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