Libya, a land of beautifully barren desert and breathtaking ancient monuments, has only relatively recently been an accessible destination for travelers, a factor that oftentimes adds to its appeal. Its capital, Tripoli, is as modern and sophisticated as any city on the continent, with the added bonus of being set to the backdrop of an array of striking architecture influenced by various civilizations over various eras in its remarkable history. Museums brim with artifacts and exhibits detailing peoples, cultures and societies from the Neolithic period to the present day, imposing castles stand tall on the foundations of earlier fortresses and well-preserved ruins from the age when the great Roman Empire reached its peak dot the landscape and all provide valuable insight to the country’s fascinating past.
Heading to Ghadames, we see Saharan architecture in all its glory; houses made of mud, lime and palm trees - the only available building materials - that are specifically designed to withstand the harshest climates of the Sahara. In Cyrene, we take time to explore the best-preserved of the Greek cities of Cyrenaica, marveling at the incredible temples, tombs and theaters built during the Hellenistic era and going deep into the lower levels of the city to explore Roman baths and forums. We head to Tobruk, a city made famous as the setting of one of the bloodiest and most tragic battlegrounds of the Second World War, where we saunter through cemeteries that house the dead from both sides and see Rommel’s Headquarters and then it’s on to Leptis Magna, formerly one of the greatest cities of Roman Africa and today perhaps the most impressive and extensive archaeological site in the Mediterranean.
Flying in to Morocco’s largest city, Casablanca, we find the thriving commercial center of the country and a modern metropolis modeled after the great cities of Europe. We stroll through ancient mosques, spend time admiring historic buildings and enjoy the sights and sounds in beautiful plazas brimming with famous monuments and serene fountains. Heading to the capital, Rabat, we visit the Palais Royal, the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, as well as perusing the exhibits in museums that house some of the richest archaeological treasures in Morocco. To end our week-long Moroccan adventure, we travel to the Imperial cities of Meknes and Fes and gaze in awe at the mighty Todra Gorge, one of the country’s most spectacular sights.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner (hotels & local restaurants) daily
- All sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as ‘visited’ in the detailed itinerary
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers, restaurant staff, porters
- Domestic flights via local scheduled carriers as per the itinerary
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), domestic & international (if applicable) and domestic air taxes, visa fees, excursions referenced as ‘optional’
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on optional meal costs, shopping and visas.
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