Libya in 7 Days

Overview

Start: Tripoli, Libya

Finish: Tripoli, Libya

Duration: 7 Days

Max. Group Size: 10

A week long adventure exploring the highlights of Libya.

After arriving in the capital, Tripoli, which we have time to explore, we head south through the impressive Jebel Nafusa hills to Ghadames, a key trading centre in the middle of the Sahara desert. It now stands as a wonderful illustration of a mud built Berber town, filled with Islamic architecture.

After two nights in the desert we return to the coastline, which is peppered with beautiful Greek and Roman sites. Sabratha and especially Leptis Magna are amongst the most complete roman ruins anywhere in the world and we explore them both as well as the capital Tripoli.

There are currently limitations on where we can arrange travel in Libya but we feel this is a great introduction to the areas in which we can guide.

Highlights

Visit the Roman remains at Leptis Magna & Sabratha
Drive through the Jebel Nafusa hills and into the Sahara desert.
Stay two nights in the Berber town of Ghadames
Explore the capital Tripoli

A non-refundable US$400 deposit is required to reserve a place on this trip and apply for the visa pre-authorisation.

Route

Itinerary

Arrival at Tripoli airport, where you will meet your guide. Transfer to your hotel in the city centre. No guiding this day. Overnight in Tripoli.

A day’s drive to Ghadames. The drive is around 6 hours in total. En route stopping in the hills of Jebel Nafusa. This will include a stop at Gaser Alhaj, a remarkable fortified granary from the 13^th century. Overnight in Ghadames.

A full day in and around Ghadames. The UNESCO listed old oasis settlement and trading hub is one of the highlights of any trip to Libya and deserves a full day to explore. The mud built homes and traditional Berber ways of life are both on display. We will also have a chance to visit the edge of the great sand sea of the Sahara. Overnight in Ghadames.

A day’s drive back to Tripoli. En route stopping at Garyan to get a better understanding of some of Libya’s more recent history. Overnight in Tripoli.

Drive to Leptis Magna. The most complete Roman city in the world. A full day at this fabulous site including visits to the Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus, the Hippodrome, the Hadrianic Baths, the Amphitheatre, the Basilica, the Temples of Hercules and Roma and the Severn Forum. Overnight in Tripoli.

A half-day trip to the remains of the roman city of Sabratha. One of the old three cities that made up the Tri-polis region and famed for its spectacular theatre. When back in Tripoli you will be about to visit some sites in the city including the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the Old Medina. Overnight in Tripoli.

Transfer to the airport. End of trip.

All accommodation
Breakfast each day
Meals outside of Tripoli
Transport/transfers
English speaking guide
Visa Support
Entrance fees

Visa Cost
Insurance
Flights to Libya
Meals in Tripoli
Drinks
Tips

Dates & Prices

Package Confirmed Dates

Trip Status Current Status

Tour Price in USD

Booking

26th Oct

1st Nov, 2025

Available

$ 2750

Book

1st Feb

7th Feb, 2026

Available

$ 2750

Book

Information

We do not directly arrange international flights to Libya. We can suggest routes and operators.

We do not arrange Libyan visas directly. Over the past few years, Libyan visa processes have had a tendency to change several times in a year. As of summer 2023, most nationalities are now eligible for obtaining a pre-authorisation to obtain a visa on arrival. Please contact us for more details.

We include breakfast every day and all meals when not in Tripoli. In our experience people sometimes want to eat different things in different places at different times and when there is an option we will be happy for you to have your say. However, we do not pretend to be the arbiters of good taste and are equally happy for you to go off and find your own favourites. However, when restaurants are unavailable we ensure that food is provided.

When we choose our vehicles and drivers we take into consideration the road conditions, the length of journey and the competence of the man behind the wheel. Most of the roads on this trip are paved although the state of the surface can vary. Your comfort and enjoyment of the journey is the first priority.

On this trip you will be accompanied by an English speaking guide from Untamed Borders for the whole time you are in Libya.

Trips to Libya do create dangers all of their own and whilst we want you to have as much freedom as possible we must state that the guide has the final word with regards to changes in the itinerary for safety reasons. Whilst the route we have chosen passes through areas that we consider to be stable things can change and we may have to alter the route or cancel sections of the trip at short notice.If there is an extra expense incurred due to the change of itinerary then you may be asked to bear part of that cost. For example, if we have to fly between cities rather than drive.