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Roman Footprints

Roman Footprints

Libya is one of the richest places in North Africa when it comes to pure Roman history. The North African country was part of the Roman province of Proconsularis and later Tripolitania and Cyrenaica, leaving behind some of the most impressive Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.
  • Algeria Square
  • Green Square
  • Italian architecture
  • Shopping district

Walking tour in modern Tripoli including Algeria Square with its imposing mosque converted from a cathedral, and Green Square, the hub of Tripoli and shopping district.

Group of tourists in front of Jamal Abdul Nasser Mosque in Tripoli, Libya

Traditional Italian building in Tripoli, Libya

  • Leptis Magna (UNESCO)

This day starts with visiting the interactive and multimedia technologies museum of Libya. This museum is designed by a cooperation between technicians and the best Libyan archaeologists. The museum is situated in a beautifully park and has a very nice decorated coffee bar.

Afterwards we will enjoy the day at the spectacular Leptis Magna, the famous World Heritage Site said to be the best preserved and most intact Roman city in the world. There are many marvels which include the theatre, Hadrianic Baths, the Circus and the Museum. Sculpted from the marble, the city will simply take your breath away.

Fantastic view of Arch of Septimus Severus in Leptis Magna.

 

  • Dar Yusuf Al Karamanli
  • Arch Marcus Aurelius
  • Sarraya Al Hamra (Red Castle)
  • Gurgi Mosque
  • The Old Consulates
  • National Museum

Today enjoy a full day exploring Tripoli city, where Italian and Turkish colonial periods have left an eclectic and fascinating architecture. Visit the National Museum, housed inside the Sarayah Al-Hambra (or Red Castle), the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the old town known as the Medina, which has an authentic air and features many historic mosques and hammams (Turkish baths).

Marcus Auralius statue in tje old city of Tripoli. Marcus Auralius famous for the Gladiator movie.

  • Sabratha (UNESCO)

This morning visit the stunning Roman ruins at Sabratha, approx. an hours drive from Tripoli. The city was built around the first and second centuries AD and is home to an array of ruins of temples, baths, mosaics and fountains. Visit the Mausoleum of Bes, dating back to the second Century BC, the Forum Basilica, the Antonine Temple dedicated to Marcus Aurelius and the Temple of Isis. Afterwards we will visit some beautifully beaches were there is a possibility for swimming. Return to Tripoli.

View of the beautiful Roman Theatre in Sabratha, Libya.

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  • Accommodations 4 star (where possible)
  • English speaking guide
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Excursion fees
  • Transfers
  • Transport
  • Libya invitation letter
  • Tourist Police escort
  • 4×4 Ras al Ghoul, desert tour to see the sunset at Algerian border
  • Water in the car
  • 24 hours assistance
  • Local travel permits.
  • Insurance
  • Flights
  • Consumptions in hotel
  • Fees

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  • You need a tourist visa to visit Libya. Please check our Libya Tourist Visa page, www.tourslibya.com/libya-tourist-visa/

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What other people ask about t Roman Footprints tour

Libya is still a country in the process to stability, and this process takes time. We updated our selfs daily with the latest ground information specially the areas we travel and of the hotels that we book.

Our guides are focused on the safety of our clients during their tour-/excursions.
We prevent tours to areas that are deemed to be dangerous and not safe.

We advise all tourists that travel to Libya, to be well prepared, and informed on the safety conditions of that moment and what to be expected.Travel insurance is to be advise. Travelers should make their own judgement on the expected safety.

Yes, you need a Visa to enter West Libya. You will receive from us an invitation letter with sponsor documents. With these documents you can apply online through www.evisa.gov.ly.

We have also a visa service were we apply for you. Please check our page www.tourslibya.com/libya-tourist-visa

Each group is accompanied by an English-speaking tour leader. At the highlights of Sabratha, Ghadames, and Leptis Magna, an English-speaking site expert will guide you through the monuments.

The tour leader coordinates the program, while our site expert provides in-depth background information about each specific site.

Four-star hotels have been included wherever available. Our hotel partners are carefully selected on several quality points such as; service, location, parking possibilities, hygiene and facilities.

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