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Start
Feb 16, 2027
Tripoli
Tripoli
2027-02-16
End
Feb 19, 2027
Tripoli
Tripoli
2027-02-19
Duration
4 days
Price
EUR1295.00
TOUR OVERVIEW
This quick four day Libya tour is perfect for those hoping to dip their toes into one of the world's least-visited countries. We'll be there for the excitement of Revolution Day, as well as the vibrant nightlife of Ramadan. While Muslim countries are often overlooked during Ramadan, this period of time is actually when Tripoli's Old Town is most alive. After sunset, locals gather in Martyr's square to socialize and roller blade, men stay up all night at coffee shops, and restaurants are buzzing.
We'll arrive in the country's capital, Tripoli in the morning on the first day and start exploring what the city has to offer. We'll visit Martyr's Square where we'll get to see the exquisite new National Museum, which had been closed for nearly 15 years following the 2011 revolution. We'll wander the winding streets of the old souk, and maybe even find some Gaddafi-era souvenirs. The next day, we'll visit the Roman ruins of Sabratha, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The highlight will surely be the 3-story, impressively preserved theatre. In the evening, it will be the moment we're all waiting for - the Revolution Day celebration! This of course marks the anniversary of the day the Revolution began that would overthrow Muamar Gaddafi and leave the country divided. We'll join the crowd gathering in Martyrs' square for the festivities, and walk around the city soaking up the excitement. The next day, we'll visit one of the most impressive Roman sites in the world, Leptis Magna. This massive Roman city gives visitors a full picture of daily life in Ancient Rome, with it's well-preserved and colossal ruins.
If you like the look of this tour but the dates don't work for you, or you'd like to do part of the tour, please get in touch and let us know. All our tours are able to be split into smaller sections, we're always scheduling new tours and your dates might work for one of them, or we can always organise an independent tour.
If you like the look of this tour but the dates don't work for you, or you'd like to do part of the tour, please get in touch and let us know. All our tours are able to be split into smaller sections, we're always scheduling new tours and your dates might work for one of them, or we can always organise an independent tour.
Note: All foreigners must be accompanied by tourist police at all times while travelling in Libya, as required by the government. Even if you're just running from the hotel to the corner store, you must be accompanied by a security escort. This will be arranged by SAIGA Tours.
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Visa pre-approval |
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Accommodation in twin share at roughly 3 star hotels/guesthouses, breakfast included |
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Transport, beginning and ending in Tripoli |
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Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary |
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Western and local guides, and all required security precautions |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: EUR 400
What is the single supplement? This is paid to guarantee a single room. If you are travelling alone and would like to be roomed with another single traveller, you do not need to pay this.
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Visa fee (paid at the embassy) |
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Meals other than breakfast |
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Flights to and from Tripoli |
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Personal expenses such as souvenirs or any optional activities |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the absolutely epic holiday that Revolution Day in Tripoli is
Explore the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna and Sabratha
See Libya during the unique time of Ramadan
*A note about pricing: whilst most of our tours are priced and paid for in USD, EUR is king in North Africa, so it makes much more logical sense to price everything in and receive Euros for our North Africa tours.
Itinerary
Day 1Tue Feb 16
Tripoli
This morning, you will arrive in Tripoli. 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.
Day 2Wed Feb 17
Revolution Day, Sabratha, Tripoli
Today is Revolution Day! The main festivities will take place in the evening, but we’ll see people celebrating throughout the day.
- 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. The site still contains some original mosaics, baths, a stunning mausoleum, a basilica, and more, but the highlight will surely be the theatre. This three-story columned theatre is in incredible condition, with Bas-Reliefs and a large portion of the seating still in tact.
- And since it's Revolution Day, we might even have the rare opportunity to catch a celebratory local performance at the ampitheatre.
- After our visit we'll head back to Tripoli for a bit of rest before the evening's festivities.
- Tonight, we'll head to Martyrs' square to join the massive crowd and take in the spectacle that will no doubt unfold. The celebration takes different forms each year, but in past years we've experienced musical performances, massive concerts, a military parade, a drone show, traditional costumes, and fantastic firework displays. The best part of Revolution Day, however, is the excitement in the air, with locals shouting and waving flags, and young people riding on top of cars cheering for the spirit of the revolution.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
Day 3Thu Feb 18
Leptis Magna, 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!).
Day 4Fri Feb 19
Tripoli, End of Tour
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 .
Extensions
Benghazi Extension
Explore modern and ancient cities in the other half of this extremely divided country.
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