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

The Eye of the Sahara Ultra was so well organized! The friendships formed with the other runners, the shared suffering and ultimate shared successes were only a part of what made this race so incredible. The team did an excellent job of caring for us all, our camps were some of the most comfortable I’ve experienced, the food was unbelievably good, especially being made out in the middle of the open Sahara Desert, and the team members at each aide station were all smiles and cheers! Having the course marked every 1km alleviated any stress of potentially getting “lost” in the desert.. plus I knew the staff was aware of my location at all times. This ultra should definitely be on your list, even if before it you were considered an ultra novice, like me. Also: the stars at night were stunning enough to book this trip just to witness that raw beauty alone. You won’t regret it.

By Courtney J for Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon 2025 - 2nd Edition on Dec 17, 2025

An utterly unique perspective on Madagascar. A rare chance to visit small, rural villages; take hikes to waterfalls in secluded areas; see lemurs in the wild and boabab trees beyond the Avenue; and top it off by helping to renovate a school!

By Dave M for Magic in Madagascar on Nov 01, 2025

What an amazing trip! After seeing the Eagle Huntress documentary 9 years ago , I was so excited to see this trip come up. The logistics of getting there are so difficult to arrange, but I knew from previous trips with Johnny and Josh it would be well organised.. which of course it was. I loved every second. The people who come on these journeys are fun and interesting. It was a great group. The Golden Eagle festival was breathtaking. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Amazing!!!

By Janice B for Mongolia Golden Eagle Fesitval Charity Trip on Oct 19, 2025

I’m not usually a fan of group travel but necessary for a country like Turkmenistan! The tour was really well organized and I liked the style of travel. Good mix of hotels and roughing it. Our local tour guide was excellent and always on hand. Group was a fun bunch of like minded travelers up for adventure. Would recommend Johnnys tours!

By Geraldine C for Turkmenistan (and the Gates of Hell) on Aug 30, 2025

Fantastic experience in a truly unique location. Would travel again without any reservations or hesitation. Came for the stories which I received in spades and met fantastic people along the way. Loved every bit of the experience.