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Classic Libya tour......
Libya holidays & tours
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8 Days / 7 Nights from £1,595
Escorted Group or Independent Tour
Highlights: • Hellenistic Cyrene & Apollonia • Roman Sabratha & Leptis Magna
Summary...
Trade through Libya’s ports funded grand
civic buildings, theatres and ornate villas that were the envy of the ancient
world. This tour visits the magnificent remains of these ancient cities and
combines the superbly preserved Roman cities in the west
with the impressive
Hellenistic remains of Cyrenaica in the east.
Itinerary...
Day 1 To Tripoli: Fly from London to Tripoli with bmi. Transfer to the Corinthia
Bab Africa Hotel for 2 nights. (N)
Day 2 Janzur & Sabratha: Morning drive to Janzur to visit the small museum and
tombs. Continue to the Roman city of Sabratha, best known for its wonderfully
preserved theatre. (B)
Day 3 To Apollonia: Morning flight to Benghazi. Drive to the Hellenistic cities
of Ptolemais and Teucheira. Continue to Apollonia, the ancient port that grew up
to serve the city of Cyrene. Stay 2 nights at the Manara or similar. (B, D)
Day 4 Cyrene: In the Hellenistic period, Cyrene was the second most important
city in North Africa due to the trade in silphium. The extensive remains include
the nearly intact Agora and the Temple of Zeus, larger than the Parthenon. Late
afternoon tour of Apollonia. (B, L, D)
Day 5 To Tripoli: Return to Benghazi via Zlonta and Qasr Libya. Evening flight
to Tripoli. Stay overnight at the Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel for 3 nights. (B)
Day 6 Tripoli: Tour of Tripoli, including the Jamahiriya Museum, medina and the
Arch of Marcus Aurelius. (B)
Day 7 Leptis Magna: Full day visit to Leptis Magna, one of the world’s finest
and most complete examples of a Roman city. Monuments seen today include the
Arch of Septimus Severus, the Baths of Hadrian, the Old Forum and the theatre.
(B)
Day 8 To London: Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport and fly
from Tripoli to London with bmi. (B)
* Libya is a developing country in terms of tourism, and a flexible attitude is
required to enjoy travelling in the country. Our supplier uses the best
available accommodation in Libya. However, outside Tripoli the standard should
be considered basic. The tour involves walking over rough terrain. Internal
flights in Libya can be prone to delays, which are beyond our control. We do
feel, however, that the wonders of Libya more than make up for any occasional
deficiencies.
Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals
Independent Tour: In addition to the Escorted Group departures, this itinerary may be taken at any time as an Independent Tour, subject to availability. The prices for this option are shown on the price table.
Group tour dates and prices...
| 2011 departure dates | price per person |
| 19 February | £1725 |
| 12 March | £1695 |
| 16 April | £1725 |
| 07 May | £1695 |
| 28 May | £1695 |
| 10 Sep | £1595 |
| 01 Oct | £1695 |
| 12-Nov | £1675 |
Single Supplement - from £415
Independent Tour - Prefer not to
travel as part of a group? We can arrange this tour for you so you travel
independently with your own guides.
Prices from £2595 per person
*The Independent Tour version of this tour
is designed to depart on a Sunday. Departures on other days of the week will be
subject to a supplement. Obligatory Christmas and New Year dinners are not
included in the above prices, please contact us for details. Meal Basis: As per
itinerary: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner N=No Meals.
The prices above, which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to
change, particularly as a result of any additional fuel surcharges. You will be
informed of any such changes prior to booking. Please contact us for current
prices.
How to book
Call Dave on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631.