Tripoli-Qasr al-Haj - Nalut - Ghadames - Sabha - Acacus - Wadi Mathendoush - Germa-Ubari Sand Sea-Sabha-Gharyan-Leptis Magna-Sabrata-Tripoli

A tour that combines the magnificent Roman cities of Leptis Magna and Sabrata with the splendor and excitement of the Libyan Sahra. A must for desert lovers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included throughout. Accommodation in 2, 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and camping.

• Day 1 On arrival in Tripoli, transfer to the Al-Kabir Hotel overlooking the Mediterranean.

• Day 2 Visit the centuries-old fortified grain stores of Qasr al-Haj and Nalut. Continue to Ghadames for two nights at Al-Waha Hotel.

• Day 4 Long drive south to Sabha. Overnight at the Jabal Hotel.

• Days 5/6/7/8/9 Rock formation in the Acacus Exploration of the Acacus with its spectacular scenery and rock art dating back thousands of years. We camp each night wherever our guide takes us on this exhilarating four-wheel drive adventure. We also visit the ancient temple site of Wadi Mathendoush, festooned with petroglyphs depicting animals that once roamed the area such as crocodile, elephant and giraffe. Wild camping with last night at either Al-Awainat campsite or New Germa Hotel in Germa.

• Day 10 Visit the remains of the Garamantian warrior civilisation at Germa, following which we enter the vast Ubari Sand Sea for a thrilling drive over immense sand dunes towards the famous Dawada oases where a refreshing swim may be taken at Lake Gabraoun. Camp overnight among the dunes.

• Day 11 Continue exploration of the Ubari Sand Sea and exit to Sabha. Overnight at the Jabal Hotel.

• Day 12 Early start for the long drive to Gharyan. Overnight at the Rabta Hotel.

• Day 13 Excursion to Leptis Magna, arguably the finest and best preserved Roman city in the world. Continue to Tripoli for two nights at Al-Kabir Hotel.

• Day 14 Morning sightseeing tour of Tripoli including the superb National Museum, Green Square, the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the old town where lunch will be taken. Afternoon excursion to the site of Roman Sabrata with its stunning Colonnaded Theatre, temples and mosaics.

• Day 15 to airport for flight home.