Day 1
Day 1
Tripoli City tour
Arrive in Tripoli, Libya. We have a tour of Tripoli today, so we will arrive on an early flight. (I'll send you the flight I'm on - we must all arrive on that same flight).

Tripoli Old Town is the main attraction today, as we here about life under Gaddafi, and since he's been gone. As well as visits to Assaraya Al-Hamra red castle, the Ottoman Clock Tower and the Arch of Marcus Aurelius.

Some snacks in the souq, before we check out 20th century Tripoli and it's Italian architecture. Finishing up with Martyr's Square before dinner.
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DAY 2
DAY 2
Road trip to the Libyan Sahara
It's a big Libyan roadtrip today team! We're leaving Tripoli and heading to the cusp of the inner Sahara desert, right on the border with Algeria and Tunisia. Ghadames beckons.

En route, we'll face a formidable wall of hard rock. That is Jebel Nafusa. The mountain rises abruptly from the desert plain of Jefara to a height of over 750 meters. This is the heartland of the Berber people of Libya.

Later we descend the mountain and head further south into the Sahara until we arrive at Ghadames, our home for the next 2 nights, and one of the most ancient towns in the Libyan Desert.
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DAY 3
DAY 3
The Ancient City of Ghadames and the Algerian Mountains

Ghadames was an important stopping-off point in the trans-Saharan caravan routes between Timbuktu and the Mediterranean coastal cities of Libya. During our walking tour today, we will stop of at some traditional houses and mosques.

Later in the day, it is usually possible to take an excursion into the steep dunes close to Ghadames to enjoy a sunset over the mountains of Algeria and enjoy some green tea and traditional Mella bread
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DAY 4
DAY 4
Gharyan - the centre of Libyan resistance
Leaving the Sahara behind, we retrace our steps towards Tripoli. Our main stops will be in Kabaw and Gharyan which lies at the foot of the plateau Nafusa Mountains. Gharyan was considered the centre of Libyan resistance against the Italian invasion early 20th century.

And back to Tripoli for our last night of the tour.
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Day 5
Day 5
Leptis Magna, 1000+ year old UNESCO site
For the history buffs, today is a visit to the UNESCO site of Leptis Magna, one of the most important ancient sites on the planet.

Originally a Phoenician trading port and prospered for nearly 1000 years before Vandal invasions and sandstorms brought its downfall. We'll be back to Tripoli for dinner and overnight.
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DAY 6
DAY 6
500BC (!) UNESCO site of Sabratha
After breakfast, we drive to Sabratha, another UNESCO site, and one of the most visited historical sites in Libya, dating back to 500BC! We'll try to be back to Tripoli for a late lunch and airport transfers for people's flight home.
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Day 1

Tripoli City tour

Excellent trip! Well organised, fun travel people and another amazing adventure!!! Would 100% recommend!

By HAYLEY K for COLDEST place on earth! on Feb 28, 2026

When you dream of crossing the deserts of the world and you meet special people along the way, you gain more than a journey, more than a desert. I was blessed to find the best part of my dream: running through the desert to collect yet another grain of sand and fulfilling the bold dream of crossing my Sahara on the famous iron train. I returned not only full and overflowing with my dream, but with my heart enchanted by every moment — and above all, by the people who made that dream possible. Everything went perfectly; the organization found a way to make it flawless, even the things beyond their control (the effort made to ensure we could cross the iron train was unforgettable!). I travel all over the world, and I can confidently say I have never eaten so well on any of my crossings. It felt as if all the affection put into the cooking radiated through each meal, in unique and perfect flavors. The entire event was impeccably organized — the schedules, the tents, the race, the delicious food, and the tremendous kindness of everyone involved. I felt at home while I was with you. You touched my heart. I missed you the moment I left, and I am certain that even though the world is so big and full of places to discover, I will return. See you soon, and thank you for everything.

By CARLA A for Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon 2025 - 2nd Edition on Feb 25, 2026

Johnny is a smart, charismatic and energetic person, who at the same time is a great leader and an inspiration to everyone who knows him. The experience of traveling with him was fantastic. Everyone got along well and we did fun and interesting things from beginning to end.

By Jaime A for COLDEST place on earth! on Feb 25, 2026

I very much enjoyed the trip. Well organized - given the circumstances - and mostly went smoothly. Fantastic sights, and full delivery of activities - never felt like he was cutting corners. Plentiful food - but you don't go to Libya for the cuisine!