Ain Mizrag: suggested itineraries

Suggested Itineraries

The suggestions below give several ideas for seeing some of the beautiful sites and treasures of Libya. These diverse and exciting itineraries together cover the main points of interest in this beautiful country that is unspoilt by mass tourism. Depending on your interests and time, you can combine two or more of these itineraries, or you can select the parts of each that interest you. A customised tour can then be made to suit you. Alternative suggestions of places you would like to visit that are not mentioned here can be included in your itinerary.

We do believe we can offer you an intimate view of our heritage and share with you the spectacular landscapes of our country. Our tours include travel, accommodation, and the services of the very best Libyan guides. We can provide guides fluent in English, Italian, French, German or Spanish (but Spanish speaking guides are few in number). Your guide can accompany you throughout your Libyan tour. In Saharan regions, you would be joined by an experienced Saharan guide. Meals are included in all desert travel, and can also be included in coastal region travel as desired.

As always, contact us with questions, or any kind of travel request.

NOTE: We have created a Google Map marking the location of many of the towns and other sites on our itineraries. For more about Google maps, see here.
Libya's Roman Treasures: Leptis Magna, Sabratha plus Tripoli: 3-4 days
	The theatre at Leptis Magna Click for larger image	Tripoli – Sabratha – Leptis Magna – Villa Sileen – Tripoli Leptis Magna and Sabratha together may be the most famous and impressive of Libya's many historic sites, and are considered by many to be among the most spectacular Roman ruins anywhere in the world. Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Villa Sileen, near Leptis Magna is an astounding site on its own -- the recently discovered, and beautifully preserved home of a wealthy Roman family. Click here for more details.
Berber Civilisation & the Oasis City of Ghadames: 3 days
	The ancient city of Ghadames Click for larger image	Tripoli –Gharyan – Yefren – Qasr Al Haj – Kabaw – Nalut – Tarmeisa – Ghadames – Tripoli Ghadames, an ancient trading post, close to the borders of Tunisia and Algeria, and known as the "Pearl of the Sahara" may be one the most impressive ancient cities to be found anywhere in the Sahara. It is highly recommended that anyone visiting Libya for the first time include Ghadames as part of their travel plans. To reach Ghadames, we travel through the Berber homeland, where Berber culture and language still thrive. We will visit ancient towns, some abandoned, some occupied, and cross the Nafusa Mountains, one of the most scenic areas in Libya. Click here for more details
Cyrenaica: The Glories of Ancient Greece: 3-7 days:
	The Temple of Zeus at Cyrene Click for larger image	Tripoli – Benghazi –Teuchehira – Cyrene – Apollonia - RasAl-Hillal - Lathron-Slonta – Derna- Tobruk - Al-Jaghbub - Tripoli Cyrenaica offers a wealth of treasures. Cyrene was the site of the first overseas settlement of the ancient Greeks, and its remains are still spectacular. Other ancient Greek cities still show evidence of their former glory. You can see superb mosaics preserved at Qasr Libya. The Jebal Akhdar or Green Mountains is a spectacular and rugged area of mountains and deep valleys. Parts of Cyrenaica are the most lush in Libya. In eastern Cyrenaica you can see the cemeteries and war memorials dedicated to the terrible and crucial World War II battles fought there. There are numerous other sites to visit in this varied region, including Benghazi, Libya's second city. Click here for more details
Fezzan and The Magnificent Sahara: 7-8 days
	In the Acacus Mountains Click for larger image	Tripoli – Sebha – Germa old city– Ubari town – Al Awaynat – Ghat – Wadi Meggadet and Armet – Awiss- Athad – Wadi Tashwinat – Wadi Anshal – Wan Caza – Messak Settafet – Idehan Murzuq – Wadi Methkandoush - Wadi Barjuj – Ubari Lakes – Murzuq town – Sebha – Tripoli Besides the remains of the ancient Mediterranean civilizations, the other great treasure Libya can offer you is travel through the greatest desert in the world. The Fezzan region in south-west Libya offers an utterly unforgettable experience. You will fly to Sebha, and then travel by 4x4 through the awe-inspiring Acacus mountains and Sand Seas of the region, camping in the soaring dunes of the world's largest desert. Viewing the ancient rock art, some of it depicting life in the area when it was a lush savannah, and seeing (or swimming in) the beautiful lakes of the Ubari are both experiences you will remember for a lifetime. We can provide tents for camping, or if the weather is suitable, consider sleeping out under the stars for an unforgettably beautiful experience. The night sky in the desert is dazzling. Click here for more details
	The Volcanic Sahara: the Black Mountains, Petrified Forest and Waw an Namus: 6-8 days
	Waw an Namus volcano Click for larger image	Zillar – Al Harouj al Aswad – Northern Jebel al Mar’uf, near Wadi al Hadd – Waw an Namus – Waw al Kabir – Tmissah – Zweila - Sebha Although this tour also travels through Fezzan province, it is a much different -- but no less magnificent -- experience than our "Magnificent Sahara" tour above. Waw an Namus, a dormant volcanic oasis, is one of the most captivating and remote places on earth. This journey takes you across the black volcanic heart of Central Libya, the Harouj al Aswad, into a golden valley of natural sculptures and petrified trees. After a long drive across the desert, you reach your destination, one of the most beautiful and contrastingly colourful sights you can imagine. Click here for more details

Photo credits this page: John Leeson, Graham Vosloo