Tripoli - Leptis Magna

(This stopover is best suited to travellers returning to South Africa)     

Travelling to South African with Afriqiyah Airways, why not take the opportunity to Discover Libya's Capital and one of the 5 World Heritage Sites in Libya, Leptis Magna. 

Leptis Magna is world famous as arguably the best preserved and most extensive Roman city in the world.  Associated with the Emperor Septimus Severus who was born here, it many monuments of interest include the Severan Arch, Theatre, Colonaded Street, Nymphaeum, Baths, Amphitheatre, Forum, Basilicas and Market.

Itinerary

Day 1 :  Arrival Tripoli
Your guide will meet you on arrival in Tripoli and transfer you to your hotel of choice. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 2 :  Tripoli Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing tour of Libya’s capital city including the marvellous National Museum and the souks and mosques of the old town where lunch will be taken.

Day 3 :  Leptis Magna Excursion
Full day excursion to the magnificent Roman city of Leptis Magna. A visit will also be made to Villa Celine, the seafront home of an upper-class Roman family. Return to Tripoli.

Day 4 :  Tripoli Departure
At leisure and perhaps time for a return visit to the Tripoli souk before your transfer back to the airport for departure to your next destination.

End of Holiday Arrangements

YOUR HOLIDAY COST INCLUDES:

• Accommodation at chosen category of hotel on full board (from dinner on day 1 till breakfast on day 4).  All hotels are of a western star rating.
• 3 Dinners/3 breakfasts/2 lunches
• Meals in local restaurants or in the hotel according to the itinerary.
• Dinners in Tripoli are taken in good local restaurants.
• Mineral Water during meals in local restaurants and lodges (not in the hotels)
• Soft drinks during meals in some restaurants (except alcohol free beer)
• Transportation by Car/minivan
• Passport registration upon arrival.
• Entrees to museums and sites.
• Tips in Restaurants and Hotels
• Local guides (Subject to availability)
• A permanent English speaking Guide (Subject to availability)

YOUR HOLIDAY COST DOES NOT INCLUDE :

• Air flights
• The visit of Villa Silin (5 EUR per person and paid at the site)
• Coffee/tea and alcohol free beer
• Extra services in hotels (telephone communications, laundry, etc.)
• Tips to guide and driver (3.5 EUR per person per day for both).
• The Visa cost : 45 EUR per person (if delivered upon arrival in Libya)