Tour 3 Ghadames Tour 6 Days /5 Nights

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GHADAMES

THE GATEWAY TO THE SAHARA

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Jebel Nafusa, Ghadames, Sabratha, Tripoli, and Leptis Magna

Overview

Weekly tours to visit the pearl of the desert Ghadames and combining visits to the great Roman cities of Sabratha and Leptis Magna and the capital Tripoli, a modern city filled with remnants of a grand past. Jebel Nafusa is the heartland of the Berber people, who claim descent from the original inhabitants of Libya and maintain a strong cultural and linguistic identity in this rugged part of the country. Remains of ancient Berber architecture dot the landscape, reflecting a prevalent lifestyle until only a few decades ago.

Ghadames

The Libyan oasis town of Ghadames is situated in the western Fezzan, close to the meeting point of the Algerian and Tunisian frontiers. It has a desert climate: summer and winter resemble each other, with hot days followed by cold nights.

From Tripoli to Ghadames

Ghadames appears to the traveler at the end of a long journey across immense sand dunes that sometimes drift over the road, sometimes cover it, and whose crests rise imperceptibly with the wind. As the ribbon of tarmac road curves across the desert, the traveler discovers Ghadames. The whitewashed roof terraces of the legendary town, decorated at the corners with small crenellations to ward off the evil eye, spread out into the oasis.

Things they about Ghadames

The marvelous things here are the sunsets, the evenings, and the nights… The evenings are so calm, the nights so serene, the great sky and the wide horizons half-lit by the stars so peaceful and sing silently in a fashion so penetrating of the Eternal, the Infinite, the Beyond, that one could spend entire nights in this contemplation.

Charles de Foucauld, 1902

Welcome to Ghadames

Tour highlights

Jebel Nafusa – Ghadames – Sabratha – Tripoli – Leptis Magna

JEBEL NAFUSA

Take in the indigenous Berber heartlands, which offers an alternative view of Libya’s varied historical influences and adds significantly to your understanding of the country

GHADAMES

Visit the Cultural Museum (closed)
Browse the ancient medina of Ghadames
Visit the Great Mosque, and the Main Square
Have a mint tea with Tuareg in the desert
Enjoy the sunset in the desert dunes

SABRATHA

Uncover the beauty of Sabratha, which is one of the most visited historical sites in Libya. Amazing atmosphere and well-preserved ruins

TRIPOLI

Discover the cultural and historical depth of Tripoli, a modern city filled with remnants of a grand past

LEPTIS MAGNA

A full day to explore Leptis Magna, one of the greatest ancient sites in the world

Accommodation – Victoria Hotel

Accommodation in Ghadames – Al Waha Hotel

Services Included

Airport assistance and transfer from/to Tripoli Mitiga International Airport (MJI)
Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation
All meals and coffee breaks
Transportation
English speaking local guide
Entrance fees to all museums and sites

Services Not Included

Visa approval fee through the Department of Passports to visit Libya. This fee must be paid in advance before submission
International Flights (We can issue 2-way tickets through Tunis, Istanbul or Cairo on your request)
Extra services in hotels such as phone calls, laundry, and room service…Etc.
Services are not specifically stated in the itinerary
Personal spending
Libyan embassies visa fees