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Start
Dec 7, 2026
Tripoli
Tripoli
2026-12-07
End
Dec 13, 2026
Tripoli
Tripoli
2026-12-13
Duration
7 days
Price
EUR1995.00
TOUR OVERVIEW
Our journey starts in the capital city of Tripoli were we'll experience the main sights and tastes this city has to offer. Tripoli has been making a lot of changes lately, and we'll visit the newly reopened Red Castle, and the recently renovated Martyrs' Square to see locals enjoying themselves, while of course making stops for excellent gelato and espresso!
From there, we'll head west to explore the ancient ruins of Sabratah, where we'll see one of the most majestic and well-preserved Roman theatres in the world. We'll then head south to the city of Ghadames, making several stops to see unique Berber architecture along the way. In Ghadames, we'll visit the fascinating and recently-abandoned old city, before we head to Libya's epic Saharan sand dunes where we can participate in the thrill of dune-bashing, or just enjoy the views and watch the sunset.
After our return to Tripoli, we'll see the highlight of any trip to Libya - Leptis Magna. This is one of the largest ancient Roman cities outside of Italy, and we'll likely have it all to ourselves! From there we'll head back to Tripoli for one final night before we say our goodbyes.
This tour is also part of The Extreme North Africa Tour , if you're interested in seeing more of the region while you're there. If you'd like to do a bit more, but don't have time for the whole Extreme North Africa Tour, Libya can also be done in conjunction with Tunisia and Algeria in the Algeria and Libya Winter Combo 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.
| Start | End | Days | Price | Single Sup. | |
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Nov 23
Nouakchott |
Nov 29 Nouakchott |
7 | €1575 | €300 | |
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Nov 30 Algiers |
Dec 6
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7 | €1695 | €495 | |
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Libya Winter Tour |
Dec 7
Tripoli |
Dec 13 Tripoli |
7 | €1995 | €600 |
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Nov 23
Nouakchott |
Dec 6
Algiers |
14 | €3195 | €795 | |
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Nov 30 Algiers |
Dec 13 Tripoli |
14 | €3525 | €825 | |
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Nov 23
Nouakchott |
Dec 13 Tripoli |
21 | €5195 | €1295 |
*A small note: there is actually a night in Tunis (Tunisia) between the Algeria and Libya tours. So anyone doing the Algeria and Libya Winter Combo Tour, or the Extreme North Africa Tour, will also visit Tunisia.
INCLUSIONS:
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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 600
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.
EXCLUSIONS:
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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 |
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Any COVID related expenses or other travel expenses |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the city of Tripoli
Explore the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna and Sabratah
Delve into the little known Berber lifestyle , deep in the Libyan desert
*A note about pricing: whilst most of our tours are priced and paid for in USD, EUR is king in Libya, so it makes much more logical sense to price everything in and receive Euros for our Libya tours.
Itinerary
Day 1Mon Dec 7
Arrive in Tripoli, Sabratah
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For those on our
Extreme North Africa Tour
or our
Algeria and Libya Winter Combo Tour
, we'll take the early morning flight from Tunis to Tripoli, arriving as a group in Tripoli. Others are encouraged to take the same flight or a flight that arrives before noon.
- After checking into the hotel, we'll head out of the city to visit the UNESCO ancient Roman site of Sabratah. Located right on the Mediterranean Sea, with spectacular views throughout the site, Sabratah is famous for the absolutely magnificently preserved and restored amphitheatre.
- We'll spend several hours exploring this magnificent site, before returning to Tripoli in the evening.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
Day 2Tue Dec 8
Tripoli, Berber Granaries and Villages, Ghadames
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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.
Day 3Wed Dec 9
Ghadames
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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.
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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.
Day 4Thu Dec 10
Ghadames, Nalut, Tripoli
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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.
- For lunch, we will have the opportunity to eat in an underground troglodyte home and enjoy a local specialty.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
Day 5Fri Dec 11
Tripoli
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We'll spend today exploring Tripoli, starting with a visit to the newly renovated and bustling Martyrs' Square.
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From there we'll make our way to the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, and the main souq in the old city.
We will also wander around the streets and get a feel for the unique style of the city with coffee and gelato stops.
- We will visit the Red Castle Museum and National Museum, which have only recently opened their doors to the public again, after closing during the revolution in 2011.
- For dinner, we’ll enjoy “bizza,” “basta,” or another Libyan-Italian dish at one of our favorite restaurants in the old city, inside a beautiful Spanish Moor era building.
Day 6Sat Dec 12
Leptis Magna, Tripoli
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Today we head to the highlight of every trip to Libya, the UNESCO site of Leptis Magna.
- We will spend a few hours exploring the ruins of one of the largest Roman ruin sites in the world. Here we will walk down ancient colonnaded streets, see impressive arches, and learn about the uniqueness of this ancient marvel. And all of course without another tourist in sight!
- In the afternoon, we will return to Tripoli and you'll have the chance to do any last minute shopping for souvenirs that you might be looking for.
- Overnight in Tripoli.
Day 7Sun Dec 13
Tripoli, End of Tour
- This brings us to the end of our Libya tour, however for those who would like to explore more parts of this vast and fascinating country, please get in touch about organising an extension.
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