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Rahaba
organize for you trips in many cities and places in Libya. We can arrange
for you trips with guides specialized in archeology to discover the wealth
of this country.
In
the NORTHWEST, you can visit :
TRIPOLI : visit the green place and
the medina (the old city) : It contains many historic mosques, inns
(Funduk), hammams (Turkish baths)… Then, have a taste of tea with mint in
the colonial district and discuss with the inhabitants, a very friendly
and welcoming people. Then, go to the archeological museum of this
city.
SABRATHA : see
the rest of the thermal baths and the theatre. The museum contains an
extensive collection of small objects of everyday use founded in the
houses, pottery, glass, bronze utensil...
GHARIYAN : visit
traditional troglodytes dwellings of the region, a cave house containing
everyday items dating back over 100 years.
QASR EL HADJ and NALUT : visitors can explore an exemple of berber architecture : the
ancient granaries which recesses of the rooms were built from local rock,
gypsum and mud.
SENAWEN
: visit this village with their palm
trees.
Oasis of GHADAMES : a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwest of Tripoli. Once named the “Pearl
of the Desert” you can explore in this region, dunes, Palm trees and the
traditional architecture.
KABAU : visit
ghorfas at castle of Kabau.
LEPTIS MAGNA
(Libda), a UNESCO World Heritage Site : it is located 120
kilometres east of Tripoli. It is an ancient Roman city. Visit the arch of
Triumph of Septimus Severus, the Hadrianic Baths, the forum, the church
with sculptures represented the twelve works of Hercule, scenes of Bacchus
life…
TURMISA : an
ancient Berber village still intact. You can see the traditional style of
buildings, houses, rooms some of which still bear decorations and roofs
made of braided branches. The outstanding feature of this location is the
mosque and probably the olive press. The mechanism used for powering was
by the usage of camels that rotated the core element of the
press.
If you want go to the beach, go to Janzour, town situated 15 kilometres west of
Tripoli. Enjoy a beautiful sandy coastline with beaches ! You can also
visit its small museum which contains historical testimonies about the
beginnings of some ancient religions that prevailed in Libya a long time
ago.
In the
SOUTH, you can visit :
SEBHA : the old oasis. It is considered as
the beginning of the Desert. Visit the Zellaf Nature Reserve.
GERMA : is an
archaeological site in Libya with major ruins. These ruins are located in
Southern Libya, 160 kilometers South-West of Sabha. The Garamantes, who
belonged to a large Libyan tribe, experienced in desert traveling, founded
it.
DESERT Lakes :
Visit some of them such as in the Wadi al Haya valley (Valley of Life)
like Umm Al Maa lake, Mandara lake, Gaber Oun lake and Almafu
lake.
The ACACUS
region, a wonderful « natural museum » : this region
offers spectacular desert and mountain scenery. Admire Rock paintings. A
visit to the Acacus is a never-to-be-forgotten experience. Visit for
exemple, the wadi Tanezzouft to discover the
rock art area, Tachwinet and wadi Matchandouch to admire the famous
engravings and paintings...
IDAHAN
: Visit the dunes of this region.
GHAT : The old city is found on a hillside. Visit it and don’t
forget to admire the mosque there!
In the
NORTHEAST, you can visit :
APOLLONIA, (modern SUSAH):. it was
established by the Greeks as a port to Cyrene in the 7th century. So, go
to see the antique harbour, the small theatre carved into the rocks, the
Byzantine palace and the rest of columns of churches.
CYRENE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site : it is
famous for colossal monuments such as the Temples of Zeus and Apollo, the
Great Baths and the theatre, which is a mixture of Greek and Roman
origins.
Tolmeita :
Visitors can admire ruins of The Greek theater, the "Porta
Tauchira", luxurious private houses (like the "Villa of the Four
seasons" and the "Palace of the columns") constructed, with mosaic floors
of the fine quality.
QASR LIBYA
: situated 50 kilometres west of Cyrene, Qasr Libya boasts
its two ancient Byzantine churches. They contains excellent Byzantine
mosaics in the form of magnificent beautiful plates. Don’t forget visit
The Qasr Libya museum to admire mosaics which topic cover a wide spectrum
of life and nature !
BENGHAZI
: It is architecturally attractive overlooking the sea
with a marina and many beaches that make up the coastline. The old city is
also very attractive with its covered alleyways. There are historical
sites which make a trip there worthwhile, such as Sug Al-Jreed.
EXEMPLES OF TOURS
PROPOSED
| TOUR NUMBER 1 (8 DAYS) : |
LIBYAN CLASSIC CULTURAL & ARCHEOLOGICAL TOUR
WESTERN PART |
| Day 1:
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Arrival Tripoli - Short visit to the city by car - Dinner over
night |
| Day 2:
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Tripoli - Sabratha - Tripoli (visiting Romans ruins )
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| Day 3:
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Tripoli (visiting Museum, old City, bazaars...) |
| Day 4:
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Tripoli - Qasr Elhaj - Nalut - Senawen -
Ghadames |
| Day 5:
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Ghadames (visiting the old City, Mejezzem lake, Sunset
dunes) |
| Day 6:
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Ghadames - Kabau - Tripoli (visiting to the old castle of
Kabau) |
| Day
7 : |
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Tripoli - Leptis Magna - Tripoli (visiting Roman
ruins ) |
| Day 8:
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Departure : end of the tour |
| Nota Bene
: |
- Accommodation : Tripoli : 4
stars hotel (double rooms) Ghadames : hotel or private guest
houses - Catering :
Light lunch. Hot meal in Restaurant. - Transportation : 4×4 on the off
roads stages (4 persons in each car) - Guides : Available the
whole trip. Special fare for the group. - Season : The whole year.
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| TOUR NUMBER 2 (9 DAYS) : |
EASTERN COAST TOUR |
| Day 1:
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Arrival Tripoli sight seeing by car (overnight) |
| Day 2:
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Tripoli - Leptis magna - Tripoli (overnight) |
| Day
3 : |
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Tripoli (old city, Museum, Bazaars...) - Benghazi (by plane)
overnight Benghazi
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| Day
4 : |
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Benghazi - Tolmeita - Qasr libya - Susah
(overnight) |
| Day
5 : |
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Appolonia - Cyrenne - Benghazi (overnight) |
| Day
6 : |
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Benghazi - Tripoli (by plane) - Qasr Elhaj - Nalut -
Ghadames (overnight) |
| Day 7:
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Ghadames (Museum, old city, Sunset sand dunes)
(overnight) |
| Day
8 : |
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Ghadames - Kabau - Ghariyan (overnight) |
| Day 9:
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Departure : end of the tour |
| Nota Bene : |
- Accommodation : Tripoli : 4
stars hotel (double rooms) Ghadames : hotel or private guest
houses - Catering :
Light lunch. Hot meal in Restaurant.
- Transportation :
minibuses & buses available on the Paved roads
(A/c) - Guides :
Available the whole trip and on site. Special fare
for the group. - Season
: The whole year.
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| TOUR NUMBER 3 (13 DAYS) : |
AKAKUS EXPEDITION DESERT
TOUR |
| Day
1 : |
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Arrival Tripoli - Departing by plane to Sebha |
| Day 2:
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Sebha - Germa - Al-awaynat (overnight sand dunes in tents)
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| Day 3:
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Al-awaynat - Ghat (visiting old city) overnight (camping)
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| Day 4:
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Ghat - Wadi Tanezzouft - Al-awaynat overnight camping
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| Day 5-
Day 6 - Day 7 -
Day 8
- Day
9: |
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Al-awaynat - Idahan - Tachwinet - Wadi Matchandouch -
The Lakes (Almafu, Gaber oun, Umm Al Maa, Mandara) |
| Day
10: |
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Sebha - Tripoli (by plane) |
| Day
11: |
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Tripoli - Sebratha - Tripoli (visiting old ruins &
Theatre) |
| Day
12 : |
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Tripoli - Leptis magna - Tripoli
(old ruins & amphitheatre) |
| Day
13: |
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Tripoli (museum, bazaar, old city) - Departure : end of the
tour.
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| Nota Bene : |
- Accommodation : Dome tents
(2 persons, in each tent). Tripoli : in one of 4 stars hotels (
double Rooms) - Catering :
Breakfast. Fast lunch. Hot meal. - Transportation : 4×4 on the off
roads stages (4 persons in each car) - Guides :
Available the whole trip and on site. Special fare
for the group. - Season
: The whole year.
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