Jewels of Libya 8 Days/7 Nights

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL DAY
Scheduled flight to Tripoli and transfer to your 3 star hotel in the centre of town. In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour of the centre of Tripoli with our guide – get an impression of this fascinating city with its long and changing history. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at your 3-star hotel.

DAY 2 - SABRATHA, JABEL NAFUSA, BERBER ENCOUNTER (BLD)
Today we'll make our way out of the capital, and into the heart of Libya. Our first stop will be Sabratha, an ancient Roman outpost. We'll tour the well-preserved ruins and visit the museum, where we'll learn of Libya's key position on ancient trade routes. Then it's on to adventure, into the cool and lush Nafusa highlands. We'll visit the granaries at Gasr El Haj, then continue to Ruhaybat. Here, we'll gain insights into the way of life of the Berbers, the mountain people of North Africa. We'll have a special and unforgettable opportunity to encounter local Berber families, and learn about their unique customs. Finally, we'll settle in for the night, but not at a standard tourist hotel. Sherwes Travel has arranged- for you to stay in a Troglodyte house set right into the earth . . . a delightful conclusion to an extraordinary day. (BLD)

DAY 3 - KABAW, GHADAMES, INTO THE DESERT
We descend from the highlands after breakfast, toward Kabaw, where we'll visit the granaries-more evidence of the surprising variety and wealth of this land. In the afternoon, we'll reach the oasis outpost of Ghadames with its intertwined dwellings, and check-in at the modest and welcoming Bin Yeder Hotel. But we won't tarry long! We'll embark on an excursion up, over, and between the rolling sand dunes to sample the views, and the spectacular sunsets of the Sahara. (BLD)

Option:
At your option of course, we'll make camp, where our hosts will brew mint tea, bake fresh and delicious flat bread over the coals, and offer camel rides to the willing and your dinner may also be prepared in the desert before your return to the hotel. All at the cost of 150 euro per person based on 2 participants.

DAY 4 - GHADAMES, RUHAYBAT (BLD)
We wander the old quarters of Ghadames this morning, making our way through souks (traditional markets) along winding lanes, and continuing to the town museum. There will be time to stop and haggle for and acquire select local treasures, including brassware, rugs, and the utilitarian items fashioned from camel skins. Afterward, we'll be en route once again into the high country, to Ruhaybat, where we'll be welcomed as returning friends for another night at our quaint Troglodyte accommodations. (BLD)

DAY 5 - TORMISA, GHARIAN, ZLITEN
Our explorations continue in the land of the Berbers. We'll stop at the clifftop village of Tormisa, known for its nearby caves, then continue to Gharian, where we'll stop at a workshop and see how traditional pottery is fashioned by hand and fired in kilns. After a lunch stop, we'll visit the El-Urban Mausoleum, and continue to Zliten. We'll visit the modern and elaborate tomb of Sidi Abdusalam, and settle into the Zliten Hotel, our lodging place for the night. (BLD)

DAY 6 - LEPTIS MAGNA, TRIPOLI
We'll spend most of today at Leptis Magna. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered the best-preserved Roman city in Africa. The enormous amphitheatre and the remains of fine buildings testify to the city's former importance. After gaining insights into the old city at the ruins and in the museum we return early in the evening back to Tripoli. Hotel. (BLD)

DAY 7 - TRIPOLI
After breakfast, we'll take you for a drive to the Tripoli Museum, housing treasures of Libyan history from Roman times and earlier. We'll venture into the Old Town, and along the winding lanes of the souks, where in age-old fashion, merchants and customers haggle over local handicrafts and produce, treasures from across the desert, and practical items from over the seas. We'll see the venerable arch of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Gurgi Mosque, and the Karamanly Museum. Afterwards, you'll be free to explore on your own, and possibly to return to the souks to try your hand at bargaining for some of the crafts and treasures that you spied earlier. Hotel. (BLD)

DAY 8 – DEPARTURE (B)
Today you may go back to the old town on your own to do some shopping for souvenirs – your hotel is just five minutes away -or just wander around to get enticed by the confusing array of streets and alleyways in the medina. Another option is to visit the former British and French embassies, meticulously restored buildings from the 17th and 18th century, with their peaceful gardens a haven of tranquillity in this bustling city.

At noon you will be transferred to Tripoli International Airport. Our personnel will assist you through the formalities and wish you a pleasant journey onward.
Bon Voyage

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