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From world-class Roman ruins to mystical caravan cities built in staggering, massive deserts, Libya is a real off-the-beaten-track country filled with wonderful sites which have been barely explored by travelers.
In 2011, however, a series of peaceful protests against dictator Gaddafi escalated into a civil war that has been going on ever since, isolating the country even more from the rest of the world.
Today, nevertheless, the situation in some parts of Libya is improving, a peace agreement has been signed between the parties involved and it looks like travelers are beginning to be welcomed again.
On this itinerary, we are recovering our original itinerary and adding the city of Misrata, which was the epicenter of the Civil War against Gaddafi back in 2011.
November 1st to 7th, 2026
€2490
7 days
Led by Pau Valero
Note that we always keep the itinerary flexible, and it may be subject to change, depending on the political situation.
1 – Nov 1st: Arrival + Tripoli
2 – Nov 2nd: Leptis Magna
3 – Nov 3rd: Misrata & Tripoli
4 – Nov 4th: Tarmisah & Gasr Al-Hajj
5 – Nov 5th: Ghadhames
6 – Nov 6th: Nalut and back to Tripoli
7 – Nov 7th: Sabratha & departure
On day 1, we will be meeting early in the morning at Tunis Carthage International Airport. Upon arrival in Tripoli, after going through a lengthy immigration process, check in at the hotel and go for a hearty, Libyan meal.
Old city of Tripoli: The Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Gurgi Mosque, Al Nakah Mosque, the gold bazaar, the Martyr’s Square, and Italian colonial buildings.
Overnight in Tripoli.
Two hours east of Tripoli, you find Leptis Magna.
Founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians and later expanded by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, the ruins of Leptis Magna are absolutely outstanding, first league Roman ruins built on the shore of the Mediterranean.
We will take our time to visit the site – around 3 hours – followed by a good Libyan meal. Then, we will head for Misrata.
Evening and overnight in Misrata.
Misrata is not a tourist destination; there isn’t much to do and it lacks historical sites. However, while the city of Tripoli has remained relatively intact after the civil war, Misrata was the scene of the fiercest battle between the rebels and Gaddafi’s forces.
Our visit to Misrata will have a political focus and will be key to understanding a conflict that has lasted for more than 10 years.
We will take a guided tour of the city and then visit a recently opened Civil War Museum, which houses a collection of objects, photographs, and weapons from the 2011 battle.
Lunch in Misrata. Afterwards, we will return to Tripoli.
Overnight in Tripoli.
We will be driving to Ghadames, a 600-kilometer ride, but we will break the journey by visiting several highlights along the way.
Berbers compose around 5% of the total Libyan population and Jebel Nafusa is their heartland. As you may know, Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group, in North Africa before the Arabs came.
Visit Qasr al-Hajj, one of the finest examples of Berber architecture, a giant granary from the 12th century.
Visit Tarmisah, an ancient village with stunning views of the valley.
Overnight in Ghadames.
Visit the Old City of Ghadames, a UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant Saharan city composed of hundreds of entangled lanes, packed with mosques and historical houses.
Lunch in a traditional house and then, deep into the desert, climbing the sand dunes from where you can see the Algerian border.
A group of real Tuaregs will make us tea while waiting for the sunset.
Overnight in Ghadames.
There’s going to be a long ride ahead of us but we will stop in a ruined, ancient Berber city named Nalut.
Overnight in Tripoli.
Sabratha is smaller than Leptis Magna but most travelers prefer Sabratha because you can see the Mediterranean from anywhere in the ruins, plus it features the best Roman theater.
On the other hand, Sabratha was also taken by ISIS, the heritage of which can still be seen in some of the damaged buildings.
After visiting Sabratha, if we have time, we will check out one of Libya’s finest beaches, made of white sand and the most crystalline water ever. Possibility of swimming (only men, though).
Around 1pm, we will head back to Tripoli, have a quick lunch and go to the airport to catch our 5pm flight.
The tour finishes upon arrival in Tunis.
e-visa and fees
6 nights of accommodation (twin shared) with breakfast
Clearance for all checkpoints
Private transportation and driver around Libya
English-speaking knowledgeable local guide
Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
Airport transfers in Tripoli
International flights Tunis-Tripoli, with Libyan Wings or similar (≈ €220 (approximately))
Meals (except for breakfast)
Single supplement (€195).
November 1st to 7th, 2026
€2490
7 days
Led by Pau Valero
For security reasons, the name of the hotels we stay will only be shared upon booking your spot.
The price of the tour includes accommodation in a twin room.
If you are a solo traveler, you will share the room with another like-minded traveler from the group.
If you want a single room, you will have to pay an additional €195.
Today, it’s possible to apply for an e-visa, you don’t need to visit the embassy.
However, the e-visa portal is full of bugs, and doesn’t work properly. It always presents a lot of difficulties so, since we don’t want to miss any deadlines, we’ll apply for you.
This is included in the full price, including the visa fees.
No, not anymore.
We can accept almost any nationality, including US citizens.
The best way to get to get to Tripoli is via Tunis.
Flights to Tripoli are not included in the final price but we’ll book them for you and fly all together on the same flight.
This means that you only need to worry about booking your flight to Tunis.
There are daily flights to Tunis from many destinations in Europe, especially Paris, London, Madrid, and Frankfurt.
We limit our tours to a maximum of 12 people.
To secure your spot on the tour, we require a deposit.
We accept payments in both Euros and US dollars. All details will be shared upon booking your spot.
Information about the risks and dangers of the trip:
The traveler is expressly informed that the activities included in the travel itinerary are adventurous and/or take place in conflict zones, which entail dangers and imply the risk of physical, and psychological injuries, and/or death for the traveler.
Due to the characteristics of the destination and/or activities, the specific risks and dangers of the trip are, by way of example but not limited to, those listed below:
War; terrorism; political instability; arbitrary detentions, gunfire in the activity area; and/or violent crime.
Regarding the potential dangers of the destination, travelers are advised to consult the travel recommendations for the destination country provided by their country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For example, in the case of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), these recommendations can be accessed on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/libya
FCDO has advised against all travel to Libya since 2014. The local security situation is fragile and can quickly deteriorate, with intense fighting starting without warning.
Yes. If you want to join any of our expeditions, you must purchase travel insurance.
We recommend IATI Insurance.
Why do we recommend IATI?
Against the Compass has been a partner of IATI for a very long time. We personally know their CEO and marketing team, and we collaborate regularly, so in the unlikely event that something happens, we know exactly what to do.
Moreover, IATI Insurance covers all the countries where the FCDO advises against all travel, something that most insurance companies don’t.
You can also benefit from a 5% discount by purchasing it through the link below.
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Can I use a different company?
Yes, you can, as long as your insurance covers the destination you’re travelling to.
Please check our General Conditions.
However, specific conditions might apply depending on the destination. Example: when the trip includes airfare.
Full details will be shared upon booking your spot.