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.
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Start
Jul 28, 2027
Tripoli
Tripoli
2027-07-28
End
Jul 30, 2027
Tripoli
Tripoli
2027-07-30
Duration
3 days
Price
EUR1295.00
TOUR OVERVIEW
This is the ideal short escape for travelers who want to experience the very best of Libya in just a few days, without the extensive travel of a full-country journey. Focused and efficient, this tour delivers Libya’s most iconic highlights — vibrant city life, world-class Roman ruins, unique desert heritage, and breathtaking Saharan landscapes — all in one compact, unforgettable itinerary.
Your journey begins in the capital of Tripoli. We’ll explore the newly reopened Red Castle and the lively Martyrs’ Square, soaking in the local atmosphere as residents relax and enjoy the day. You’ll also indulge in Tripoli’s famous foods and treats, tasting the city’s warm hospitality.
From Tripoli we travel west along the Mediterranean coast to Sabratha, home to one of the most majestic and best-preserved Roman theatres in the entire world. The scale and beauty of this ancient site, perched by the sea, make it a standout highlight of any visit to Libya.
No trip to Libya would be complete without the crown jewel: Leptis Magna. Widely regarded as one of the largest and most impressive Roman cities outside of Italy, this vast, remarkably intact site is often enjoyed with very few other visitors — a rare and special privilege.
This budget Western Libya tour perfectly balances ancient wonders, living culture, and dramatic desert scenery, making it the perfect introduction to the country for those with limited time. You’ll leave with a rich understanding of Libya’s extraordinary heritage and an unforgettable taste of its diverse landscapes.
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.
If you'd like to see a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse in Eastern Libya directly after this tour, check out our Solar Eclipse 2027: Libya in Totality , which is made up of this tour and the Solar Eclipse 2027: Eastern Libya Tour .
INCLUSIONS:
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Eastern Libya tourism permit ($600) |
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Accommodation in twin share rooms, breakfast included |
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Transport, beginning and ending in Benghazi |
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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 requirements |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: EUR 200
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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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
*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 1Wed Jul 28
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 2Thu Jul 29
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 3Fri Jul 30
Sabratha, Tripoli
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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.
- Those doing the Solar Eclipse 2027: The Complete Libya Tour will fly to Benghazi this evening.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
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