Solar Eclipse 2027: Libya in Totality

• 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!).

• We'll check out of our hotel in the morning and 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 for something to eat.
• Then in the evening we will head to the airport for our evening flight to Benghazi, getting one step closer to the exciting main event of this tour - the Solar Eclipse!
• Overnight in Benghazi.

• This morning, you’ll arrive into Benghazi as most international flights arrive before noon. Once the group is assembled, we’ll make our way East to Shahat where we’ll spend the night.
• As we drive, we’ll start seeing billboards depicting Khalifa Haftar, who currently controls Eastern Libya.
• On the way, we’ll stop at Tocra, which will be our first glimpse of the ancient Pentapolis of Cyrenaica. Like many of the sites we’ll visit, this fortress is set next to the sea with beautiful views. There is also a small museum where you can get up close and personal with artifacts from the site.
• A little further along we’ll make a stop at the historic city of Ptolemais, which was also once a part of the five major cities that formed the Pentapolis of Cyrenaica. The ruins are fairly well-preserved and feature a Hellenistic mausoleum.
• We’ll continue our journey to Shahat, where we’ll spend the night.

• We’ll start our morning by visiting one of the biggest highlights of Cyrene, the Temple of Zeus. This massive temple is one of the most important sites in Eastern Libya. We’ll continue exploring the ruins of ancient Cyrene, which is absolutely massive. Of course we’ll have the whole place to ourselves! The complex city of ruins is set on a hill, with a gorgeous view over the valley below.
• In the afternoon, we’ll drive east to Apollonia to see the furthest reaches of the ancient Pentapolis of Cyrenaica. This site houses an impressive rock-cut theatre. We’ll also stop at Ras Al-Hilal, where we’ll see incredible rock formations jutting out from the sea.
• On the way back to Benghazi we will also make a stop at Qasr Libya to see some amazing mosaics.
• We will then return back to Benghazi where we will stay overnight.

• Today is the big day - a total solar eclipse!
• We will be heading to our special eclipse viewing location near Benghazi which will be one of the best places in the world to see it. We will experience just over 6 minutes of totality with this being one of the longest times you can experience a full eclipse.
• Once the solar spectacle is over we will be spending the day debriefing about what we just saw. This will be a life changing event for most people and you will want nothing more than to chat about it.
• In the evening, we will have a special Libyan feast for everyone to celebrate the amazing solar event.
• Overnight in Benghazi.

• Starting the morning in Benghazi, we’ll begin our city tour. This city was where the Libyan Revolution began in 2011, and as we travel around the city, we’ll see plenty of evidence of the fighting that took place here. We’ll visit the tomb of Omar Mukhtar, who led the Libyan revolt against the Italian occupation, the Al-Kish military camp, the Benghazi lighthouse, and more.
• Overnight Benghazi.

• Today is our departure day. You’ll be transferred to the airport before your flight. Most international flights leave in the morning. Let us know if you need help figuring out your flight plan.