Eastern Libya Pre-Tour Extension

Itinerary

1. Day One

   Arrive in Tripoli 

   • Arrive at Tripoli Airport.

   • Take a domestic flight from Tripoli (Mitiga) Airport to Benghazi.

   • Transfer to the hotel and stay overnight in Benghazi.

2. Day Two

   Ptolemais

   • Today we will delve into the Ancient Greek history of Libya. as we head towards Ptolemais; an archaeological site rarely visited.

   • This often overlooked site looks like time stopped after the Libyan Revolution.

   • After lunch drive deeper into the green mountains of Libya to visit the Museum Qasr Libya. Here we will witness one of the most impressive Greek mosaic collections in the world.

   • Overnight in the city of Cyrene.

3. Day Three

   Cyrene

   • Today we will see the highlights of Eastern Libya. Starting by visiting Cyrene, the crown jewel of the Pentapolis.

   • In Cyrene we will visit both the lower site, where we can appreciate elaborate statues still at the original place, and the upper site where we can marvel at an impressive acropolis.

   • After lunch we will drive to Apollonia. Here we will be able to see the Ancient Greek marble columns with the turquoise Mediterranean Sea as a background.

   • Finally, we will visit the third site of Ras Al-Hilal and its impressive marble carved floors.

   • Overnight in the city of Cyrene.

4. Day Four

   Return to Tripoli

   • Today we will embark on our journey back to Tripoli.

   • First we will stop in Benghazi. Here we will able to have a short walk along the Corniche and see the effects of the civil war on the city.

   • Next we will be transferred to the Benghazi Airport to catch our flight back to Tripoli.

   • Once back in Tripoli we will have a last night to say goodbye to this amazing country.

5. Day Five

   Tour Ends

   • We will be transferred to Mitiga Airport to catch our flight back to Tunis. For those taking the Libya tour, please see separate itinerary.