Discover a side of Libya few international travellers have experienced on this five-day journey through the country’s historic eastern region. Beginning in Benghazi, the tour explores the remarkable legacy of ancient Cyrenaica, from the great Greek and Roman cities of Ptolemais, Apollonia and Cyrene to Byzantine churches, dramatic Mediterranean coastline and the lush landscapes of the Green Mountains. Untamed Borders was among the first companies to return to eastern Libya after the civil war, offering rare access to one of the country’s least-visited and most rewarding regions.
Trip Highlights:
– Explore the ancient cities of Cyrene, Apollonia and Ptolemais, among the finest Greek and Roman ruins in North Africa.
– Discover Libya’s Mediterranean coastline on a boat trip beneath the sea caves of Ra’s al Hilal.
– Discover a region that remained largely inaccessible to international visitors for many years.
Combine this trip with our Libya in 7 Days group tour to Western Libya, which visits Tripoli, Leptis Magna and Ghadames.
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Arrive in Benghazi, the second largest city in Libya.
We will enjoy a short city tour visiting the main landmarks of the city, including Birka, the Italian military Campus Supply Base from World War II.
Overnight in Benghazi.
We embark on a scenic coastal drive to Ptolemais, once the capital of Pentapolis.
Continue to Al Bayda, the capital of the Green Mountain district, for lunch and afternoon exploration.
Overnight in Shahhat.
Full day in and around Shahat.
We will explore the site of Apollonia and the traditional village of Sousa. A bit further along the coast we will also find Haua Fteah Cave – site of a neolithic human settlement.
Finally we will visit the ancient ruins of Cyrene.
Built on a series of levels and only partially excavated, you will follow the narrow paths through the city and its history.
Overnight in Shahat.
Another morning drive along the coast, through Ra’s Al Hilal to L’Atrun where we will visit a Byzantine Basilica. We will also take a boat tour through the sea caves.
We return through the Green Mountain and stop to visit the Qasr Libya Museum.
Finally drive back to Benghazi.
Overnight in Benghazi.
Transfer to airport.
End of trip.
We do not arrange Libyan visas directly. We will provide visa authorisation documentation which allow most nationalities to apply for an E visa.
A local “tourist fee” for Eastern Libya is also mandatory. Contact us for details.
