Tripoli, Leptis Magna & Sabratha

Tripoli, Leptis Magna & Sabratha, 4 days

Surely you've heard of Libya and Muammar Gaddafi, who led it for decades? A country opposite Italy, on the opposite shore of the Mediterranean in North Africa. Since Gaddafi, Libya has lived through turbulent times until these days, when the country is once again welcoming tourists to discover Libya's secrets – the capital Tripoli and the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna and Sabratha in the north of the country. You can easily experience these sites on a day trip from Tripoli.

Day 1

Arrival in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. Transfer to the hotel.

Later in the day, a city tour of Tripoli, the capital of Libya and home to over a million inhabitants. The most interesting thing about Tripoli is of course the old part of the city, the medina with its narrow alleys and white buildings. Places to visit include: the various souks, the Roman Arch of Marcus Aurelius, the Ottoman clock tower etc. etc.

Day 2

Today we will drive about 120 km east of Tripoli and arrive at Leptis Magna.

Leptis Magna was a town founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC, after which it belonged to Carthage. Under Emperor Tiberius, Leptis Magna became part of the Roman Empire. The city was abandoned in the 650s AD. Today, Leptis Magna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its particularly well-preserved theatre and baths as highlights.

Accommodation: in Tripoli

Day 3

Today we drive about 70 kilometres west of Tripoli to Sabratha, also a town founded by the Phoenicians. Later it also belonged to the Romans and Byzantines until the Arabs arrived and Sabratha lost its status. Sabratha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a particularly magnificent Roman theatre.

Accommodation: in Tripoli

Day 4

Today you will be transferred back to Tripoli airport and your journey home begins.