25 days in Libya Itinerary

The "Mermaid of the Mediterranean," Libyan capital Tripoli exudes a mix of Mediterranean charm and Arabic-Islamic cultural sensibility.

Step out of Tripoli with an excursion to Al Hamadah in Jabal al Gharbi District--about 1h 40 min away. There's lots more to do: ponder the world of politics at Tripoli's Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra), make a trip to The Arch of Marcus Aurelius, delve into the distant past at Nalut ruins, and browse the exhibits of Tripoli's Jamahiriya Museum.

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The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Tripoli. In January in Tripoli, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 12°C at night. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Sabratah.

Sabratha, Sabratah or Siburata, in the Zawiya District of Libya, was the westernmost of the ancient "three cities" of Roman Tripolis. Sabratah is known for historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Roman Sabratha.

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You can drive from Tripoli to Sabratah in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Tripoli in January, expect slightly colder with lows of 8°C in Sabratah. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Ghadamis.

Ghadames or Ghadamis is an oasis Berber town in the Nalut District of the Tripolitania region in northwestern Libya.The indigenous language of Ghadames is Ghadamès, a Berber language.Ghadamès, known as 'the pearl of the desert', stands in an oasis. Ghadamis is known for historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Ghadames City.

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Traveling by car from Sabratah to Ghadamis takes 8.5 hours. While traveling from Sabratah, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in Ghadamis, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of 14°C. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Ghat.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): stroll through Akakus Desert.

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You can drive from Ghadamis to Ghat in 17 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and flight. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in January, and nighttime lows around 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Al Bayda.

Bayda, or Elbeida , is a commercial and industrial city in eastern Libya. Go for a jaunt from Al Bayda to Susah to see Apollonia about 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of City of Cyrene.

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Getting from Ghat to Al Bayda by combination of car and flight takes about 14 hours. Other options: drive. On the 23rd (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Benghazi.

Benghazi is the second most populous city in Libya and the largest in Cyrenaica.A port on the Mediterranean Sea in the Kingdom of Libya, Benghazi had joint-capital status alongside Tripoli, possibly because the King and the Senussi royal family were associated with Cyrenaica rather than Tripolitania. Benghazi is known for nature, historic sites, and spas. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jebel Akhdar, steep yourself in history at Ptolemais, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Omar Al-Mukhtar Mosque, and soothe aching muscles at Four Seasons Center.

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You can drive from Al Bayda to Benghazi in 3 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Al Khums.

Al Khums or Khoms District was a district of Libya from 1983 to 1995. Al Khums is known for historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Leptis Magna.

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You can fly from Benghazi to Al Khums in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daily temperatures in Al Khums can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. On the 29th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.