Join one of our tours in Libya
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 that have been barely explored by travelers.
In 2011, however, a series of peaceful protests against dictator Gaddafi escalated into a civil war that isolated the country even more from the rest of the world.
Since 2021, however, the situation in the west of the country has drastically improved, making it one of the most accessible destinations offered by Against the Compass.
Our scheduled group tours for Libya
There are very, very few travel companies that offer tours to Libya, so our Against the Compass expeditions sell out fast!
Upcoming Libya Tours
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Need to know for your Libya tour
How to get a visa?
Since 2024, it is possible to apply for an online visa.
Which nationalities can join our Libya tours?
All nationalities can join now, and that includes US citizens too
Private, tailored trips for Libya
Do you want to travel solo, or with a group of friends?
In Against the Compass, we can also offer different, standard itineraries for solo travelers and small groups.
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When do you want to travel to Libya
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Tunis, Istanbul, Cairo or Rome.
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Sample itinerary for our Libya tours
Here’s the standard 7-day tour we offer on most of our expeditions.
Day 1 – Arrival in Tripoli
- 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.
Day 2 – Leptis Magna (overnight in Tripoli)
- 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 visit them on a day trip from Tripoli, taking our time to visit the site, around 3 hours.
- Overnight in Libya.
Day 3 – Tarmisah & Gasr Al-Hajj (overnight in Ghadames)
- On day 3, 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.
Day 4 – 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.
Day 5 – Nalut and back to Tripoli
- 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.
Day 6 – Sabratha
- 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, 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).
- Overnight in Tripoli
Day 7 – Departure
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
- End of the tour
Safety DISCLAIMER
Before joining a tour to Libya, please read the Before joining a tour to Iraq, please read the 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.
