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OPTIONAL EXTENSION: GHADAMES- GATEWAY TO THE DESERT |
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Known as a crossroads of civilisations for over 12,000 years, Libya is land that is as beautiful as it is vast. From Roman seaside ruins, to desert oases, to prehistoric cave paintings, and sand dunes stretching literally hundreds of miles, Libya’s natural beauty, culture and mystique have drawn explorers and adventurers for many years. |
| DAYS |
4 days / 3 nights |
| DEPARTURE |
Tripoli |
| HOLIDAY TYPE |
Private Tour |
| DEPARTURE DATES |
Daily - can be added to the 10 day Libya Encompassed and 8 day Classic Libya tours |
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| ITINERARY |
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| Day 1 |
TRIPOLI - GHADAMES |
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Breakfast in the hotel. Depart to Ghadames via the mountain chain of Nafusa. Stop in Nalut, a small Berber village and visit the ancient grain stores. Lunch in a local restaurant. Continue to Ghadames, through the oasis of Sinawn en Draj. Arrival, dinner and overnight in the hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 2 |
GHADAMES |
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Breakfast in the hotel. Entire day dedicated to Ghadames, a town today classified by UNESCO as one of World Heritage. Visit the museum and the old town. Lunch in one of Ghadames old houses. Mint tea will be served at sunset in the desert near Ghadames. Afterwards, return to Ghadames for dinner and overnight in the hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
GHADAMES -TRIPOLI |
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After breakfast, drive to Tripoli. Stop on the way for lunch and for the visit of Kabaw, a Berber town and an old Italian settlement. Continue to Gharyan and visit the local pottery market. Drive to Tripoli. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in the hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
TRIPOLI |
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Breakfast. Departure transfer to the airport for departure. Assistance with the formalities. (B) |
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TOUR INCLUSIONS |
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- Accommodation on full board basis
- Mineral water and tea / coffee with all meals
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
- Passport registration upon arrival
- Entrance fees to museums and sites
- Local guides
- Tips in hotels and restaurants
- Permanent English/French/German/Spanish speaking Guide
- The presence of a police officer throughout the duration of the tour: his overnights, meals, flights and other costs (for groups of 4 pax and over. See Important Notes below.
- Travel Notes
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IMPORTANT NOTES |
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- Monday is the official day off for museums in Libya.
- Friday is the religious day off in Libya.
- Libyan law imposes the presence of a police officer for all tourist groups of 4 pax or more. All charges of this police officer are calculated in our rates.
- The Ghadames tour is only sold as an extension on the two 8 days programs and cannot be sold separately.
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