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 Martyr's 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.
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.