• 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 .