Alrwasi For Travel & Tourism 

Day 01: Tripoli

We are warmly welcomed and transferred to our hotel .Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 02: Tripoli / Benghazi (flight)

Morning is free to enjoy the city before we are transferred to the airport for our short flight to Benghazi .Upon arrival in Benghazi we are met and transferred to our hotel. Benghazi is a popular holiday resort and is an exceptionally beautiful and artistically laid out city on the banks of the Mediterranean sea. The remainder of the day is free to discover the narrow lanes of the souq .Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Benghazi / El Bayda

An interesting drive along the eastern coast conveys to the small town of El Bayda .El Beyda it's the best base of those wishing to explore the great ruins of Cyrene, Apollonia, and Slonta. It also has a number of colonial –style buildings, as well as an Islamic university .Dinner and overnight at El Bayda hotel.

Day 04: Cyrene /Apollonia

Today we have an in depth visit to the world heritage of Cyrene. The city was part of the 1^st century pentapolis, a –five-city state- that was second in size only to Athens .It was founded by the Greeks in 631 B.C and later occupied by the Romans followed by the Arabs .Here we also visit the famous temples of Zeus and Apollo. After lunch we visit Apollonia which was the port of Cyrene and is located 20Km/12miles to the north .Our detailed visit includes the majestic theatre, the Roman baths and a Byzantine palace

Day5; El Beyda / Qasr Libya / Benghazi

Our morning drive through Jabel Akhdar gets us to Qasr Libya, Where we visit interesting museum housing more than 50pieces of mosaic artifact fragments dating back to the 6^th century A.D Next stop is Ptolemaist ,the former capital of Pentapolis ,with its remains of palace .We proceed to Benghazi , Unarguably the most beautiful  city in Libya ,where we take a tour and visit the spectacularly maintained world war 2 cemetery .A picturesque drive along  the coastline and old  town rounds off a great day.

Day6: Benghazi / Tripoli / Zliten

Morning transfer to the airport for a flight back to Tripoli .Then meet and transfer to Zliten with stop at the sidi Abdusalam mosque .Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day7: Zliten / Leptis Magna / Tripoli

The highlight of any visit to Libya is the world heritage site of Leptis Magna .It became important when it was established as a city by the Canaanites and reached its climax under the rule of Roman Empror Septimus Severus .We will explore the vast site including the triumphal Arch, huge Basilica, Forum, public baths, Hipoodrome , Amphitheater etc. At the end of the day we drive to Libya's capital Tripoli.

Day 8: Tripoli / Nalut / Ghadames

Today we head south to the Saharan oasis of Ghadames .En route we stop at the- ghost town- of Nalut ,located high in the Nafusa Mountains .Nalut offers insights into the traditional life styles of the locals used .After a tour of Nalut, we head further south towards the immense Sahara desert .Dinner and overnight at Ghadames hotel .

Day 9: Ghadames:

This oasis was settled from prehistoric times and was a major port of call for the traders and pilgrims en route to Mecca .Ghadames is a beautiful desert town that has retained its original culture, visible in the narrow lane streets lined with mud bricked architecture .Our tour will Cover both the old ghost town and the desert sand dunes .In the evening  we witness the desert sunset ,depending on the weather.

Day10: Ghadames / Tripoli

After the interesting Saharan experience ,we proceed to Kabaw a village with all houses .We also visit the Ghurfas ,grain store built by the local Berbers, located at the very top of the village ,followed by the visit to Tormisa to see incredibly cave structures finally we visit the pottery market at Gharian before our return to Tripoli .

Day11: Tripoli

Tripoli Oea the bride of the Mediterranean is the capital of Libya .Founded by the Phoenicians in 1000B.C Tripoli was later conquered by the Romans .Our tour of this beautiful metropolis covers the huge  fortress, the National museum, the old souk and the Islamic quarters .Our afternoon is free to seek bargains at the local souqs.

Day12: Sabratha

Amongst all of Libya's many archaeological sites, Sabratha stands out as the most majestic.Aworld heritage site,Sabratha was founded by the Canaanites (6^th Century B.c) ruled by Carthage,Phoenicia,Numedia and then Rome in 46 B.C the site offers a majestic collection of buildings ,arenas , the temples of Liber Peter ,Srapis ,Isis and Hercules .This site is grand and ancient ,the perfect conclusion to Libya .

Day13: Tripoli / Airport

Return flight.

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