• In the morning, we’ll leave Algiers and make our way towards Constantine. On the way, we’ll stop at the ancient Roman ruins of Djemila, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• As we drive, we’ll see the scenery become green and mountainous. It’s a truly beautiful area.
• At the entrance of Djemila is a museum housing impressive and massive mosaics and relics from the site. The site is situated on a hill, which is a unique setting for Roman architecture and provides stunning scenery. The well-preserved ruins include a theatre,  temples, an arch, a forum, a colonnaded street, and more.
• We’ll continue on our way to Constantine, also known as the city of bridges, and after checking into our hotel, we can head out to start exploring the city.
• Overnight in Constantine.

• We'll spend the day exploring the amazing beauty of this city by visiting many different viewpoints, both above and below the bridges of the city. The city is built on a massive rock and has eight main bridges that span a massive chasm that cuts through the city. We’ll visit the six main bridges that are accessible today. We’ll even see the layering of a Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and French bridges stacked on top of each other. We’ll explore one of the tunnel systems under the Sidi M Cid bridge and walk on the base of the gorge, as well as the Mon.
• We’ll walk through the busy market streets of the old town, and even do a little urbex in the now mostly abandoned section of the city.
• Another highlight will be Emir Abdelkader Mosque, with its stained glass windows, beautiful detailing, and reflective courtyard.
• We’ll also visit the colourful Ottoman palace of Ahmed Bey. With courtyards of orange trees, hand-painted patterned tiles, and housing for an entire harem, this palace is a beautiful stop.
• After dinner, we’ll head to the airport for our flight south to Djanet.
• Overnight in Djanet.

• Today we will head out to see the amazing scenery of this region.
• Tassili n’Ajjer National Park is home to over 15,000 prehistoric paintings and carvings, and we’ll see several impressive ones. We’ll see paintings of animals that haven’t been present in the region for at least 6000 years, as well as scenes depicting celebrations of the time.
• The desert and its incredible rock formations seem to change every 10 kilometers, with different jagged mountain patterns emerging. We’ll see rocks balancing in ways that don’t seem natural, and a massive eroded rock archway.
• If you’re up for a bit of a walk, we’ll take an optional stroll to an oasis used by nomads and their animals for thousands of years.
• Lunch will be in a stunning desertscape and cooked by our Tuareg chef who will travel with us.
• In the evening, we’ll set up camp in tents (mattress pad, blanket, and pillow provided). Get ready to see the most stars you’ve ever seen in your life in the middle of the Sahara! We’ll have dinner by the fire, and hang out until bedtime. You’ll be struck by how quiet the desert is, hundreds of miles away from the nearest buzzing machinery and city sounds.
• Overnight camping in Djanet.

• Continuing our adventure after breakfast, we’ll head towards the Essendilene canyon, making stops along the way, and maybe get the chance to visit a local nomadic camp. We’ll be able to walk through the canyon to a stunning oasis, as the dramatic cliffs tower above us.
• In the afternoon, we will head towards the Essendilene dunes to see the amazing rolling sea of organge sand.
• After lunch, we will head towards Tegharghart to see the famous Crying Cow, Algeria’s most famous rock carving, believed to be around 7000 years old! Yes, that's the right number of 0s. You can read more about this fascinating piece of art here .
• After experiencing more amazing scenery in the desert we will head back to the accommodation in Djanet and get ready for a desert party with a local Tuareg band. The music in this region right now is incredible and has a really cool mix of American blues and traditional Saharan sounds.
• Overnight in Djanet.

• This morning we will head to the airport for our midday flight back to Algiers.
• Once we arrive back in Algiers we will head straight to Tipasa to visit the ancient Roman ruins by the sea.
• Here we will also have an opportunity to eat at one of the best seafood restaurants in all of Algeria (in our opinion anyway!).
• On our way back to Algiers we will also stop by the Mausoleum of Cleopatra II who is allegedly the daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony.
• Arriving back in Algiers, tonight we will have a free evening, giving you the opportunity to explore some of the nightlife on offer in Algiers if that's something you're interested in doing.
• Overnight in Algiers.

• This morning, we will fly to Tunis for an overnight stop before we continue our journey on to Libya the following day.
• Arriving at Tunis airport, we'll have a quick stop at our hotel before heading out to see the highlights of Tunis, including visiting Sidi Bou Said and the ancient site of Carthage.
• Later in the day we will head to the old Medina to get lost in the winding alleys.
• This evening we'll have some free time so everyone will get a chance to recharge their batteries.
• Overnight in Tunis.

• This morning, we will arrive in Tripoli and meet anyone who is doing the Libya Spring Tour .
• After clearing immigration, we'll head out for a tour of Libya's capital city.
• Our first stop will be Martyrs' Square, named in honor of the 14 Libyan resistance fighters who were hanged here during the Italian occupation. It was renamed Green Square under Gaddafi, and many more public executions would take place in this square during his time. It was one of the main rallying centres during the 2011 revolution, and took back the name Martyrs' square following the uprising. Today, it's a social hub of the city. It's a place for families to enjoy the sunshine, celebrate weddings and graduations, and it happens to have a surprisingly big rollerblading scene.
• Right on the square is the recently reopened National Museum. Even those who aren't typically museum fans will be impressed by how spectacularly the museum has been designed and curated.
• Next we'll wander through the old souk, where we'll see architecture from the city's Ottoman past. One of the key differences between the souk in Tripoli compared to other Medinas in North Africa is the attitude of the people. No one is shouting or beckoning for you to come buy their wares. The area is often bustling, but the feeling is relaxed. As there isn't much of a tourist presence in Libya, the souk is still mostly geared towards local shoppers.
• We'll visit the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, which is the most prominent remaining relic from the city's Roman history. This massive ancient marble arch is set in the middle of the modern shops and restaurants that have been built around it.
• After sunset, we'll have dinner at one of our favourite restaurants in the old city, and now we'll really begin to see the city come to life.
• Overnight in Tripoli.

• In the morning, we'll head west to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sabratha. This well-preserved Roman city is set right on the Meditteranean Sea and has absolutely spectacular views throughout. The site still contains some original mosaics, baths, a stunning mausoleum, a basilica, and more, but the highlight will surely be the absolutely magnificently preserved and restored amphitheatre. This three-story columned theatre is in incredible condition, with Bas-Reliefs and a large portion of the seating still in tact.
• We'll spend several hours exploring this magnificent site, before returning to Tripoli in the afternoon.
• Overnight in Tripoli.

• Leaving Tripoli we'll make our way south towards Ghadames, spending the day stopping at Berber granaries and villages as we drive through the Nafusa mountains. Read more about the Berbers here.
• Our first stop will be Qasr Haj, a strikingly large round granary built in the 13 ^th century.
• After that we will visit a former Amazigh village built on a clifftop with epic views.
• The third village and granary we will stop at is a bit funkier than the others. You will have the opportunity to explore by climbing up the walls or into the chambers of the granary, and can even test your strength by pushing the wheel of an old olive oil press.
• In the evening, we will arrive in Ghadames. For dinner, we will get our first peek of the old city and have a traditional Libyan meal prepared for us at an outdoor café.
• Overnight in Ghadames.

• We will spend most of the day visiting the fascinating old city of Ghadames.
• We will explore from both above and below, in a very unique double storey maze. There's the labyrinth of covered walkways on the ground that were traditionally used by the men of the city, as well as the narrow pathways above which connect the roofs of the entire city, and were used exclusively by the women.
• After our exploration, we'll have a traditional Libyan meal in one of the homes of the old town.
• Leaving the city itself, we'll take 4x4s out into the desert to slide down the dunes and see the sunset over the Sahara. Those seeking a thrill can hop into the backseat of a local’s car for some dune bashing.
• On our way to the dunes, we’ll stop at the ruins of an ancient Roman fortress where we can see the neighboring countries of Tunisia and Algeria. Sand dunes, ruins, and an international land border all in one spot!
• After sunset, we'll try a local specialty of bread cooked in the sand and enjoy some peanut tea.
• Overnight in Ghadames.

• In the morning, we will start to make our way back to Tripoli via Nalut.
• Along the way we will be stopping to see more incredible Berber architecture and more beautiful Saharan desert scenery. We will also be able to catch a glimpse of one of the few remaining posters from the Gaddafi era.
• If we can, we'll make a stop at a truly unique place that you won't find on other itineraries, the Nalut Dinosaur Museum! Yes, in this small Libyan town there is a special dinosaur museum dedicated to a nearby discovery. One of the main highlights of the museum is a 112 million year-old dinosaur claw (which you might be able to touch if you're lucky!) but it's the way the museum has been curated that we find special. Like many places in Libya, you have to call a guy to unlock it for you, so it's not a guarantee that we'll make it in, but even that in itself is part of the fun!
• For lunch, we will have the opportunity to eat in an underground troglodyte home and enjoy a local specialty.
• Overnight in Tripoli.

• This morning we'll drive east to Leptis Magna, where we'll be able to say that we've visited all three cities of ancient Tripolitania (Sabratha, Oya (now Tripoli), and Leptis Magna). This massive UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most impressive ancient Roman cities you can visit in the world today. Not only is the site sprawling, but the temples, arches, baths, forum, theatre, and amphiteatre themselves are gargantuan. Here we will walk down ancient colonnaded streets, see impressive arches, and learn about the uniqueness of this ancient marvel. And unlike most other sites of this scale, we'll almost certainly have the entire place to ourselves.
• Following our visit, we'll head back to Tripoli where you can have a rest, or take a walk around the city to grab any last-minute souvenirs.
• After our final dinner, we can head to a 100 year old café in Algeria square to drink almond tea and smoke shisha with the locals. It's a great place to people watch (though of course, we'll be the main people being watched!).

• This brings us to the end of our Libya tour. There are an increasing number of international flights available from Tripoli's Mitiga airport, and you will be transferred from the hotel to the airport for your flight.
• If you would like to continue your exploration of Libya check out our Eastern Libya/Benghazi extension .