Discover Egypt and Libya
11 -Days North African Adventure

Here's the best way to see the best of North Africa : Egypt & Libya in only eleven days.
Special and unforgettable opportunity to encounter locals in Egypt and Libya :
Meet a local family in Cairo and an encounter with the Berber families and have lunch with Berber tribes in the Sahara

Tour starts on the first Friday of each month in in Cairo - Compare with the 14 day Edition.
Add Tunisia , or Morocco , or a Nile Cruise in Egypt

Now you can combine the highlights of Egypt with a discovery of Libya. You'll start with the throbbing capital of Egypt, and an exploration of the key sites both within the city and nearby. Then it's on to the old-new land of Libya We'll sample not only the ancient sites rich in temples, amphitheaters and mosaics, but the warm hospitality offered by Libyans in modern lodging places, modest hilltop Berber villages, and in timeless desert encampments under a million stars. You'll discover a country that's completely unexpected . . . and completely enchanting. A ground-breaking 11-day, 10-night tour.
Tour starts on the first Friday of each month in in Cairo. Consider adding Tunisia to this tour.

DAY 1 - CAIRO - Friday
Tour starts on the first Friday of each month in in Cairo
Our staff meets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel, visa will be issued on a complimentary basis for American, Australian, NZ, Western European, Canadian , Singaporean & Japanese citizens, your passport must be valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival. Voltage in Egypt & Libya : 220

You may add or combine with any of our tours of Greece, Italy or Spain

DAY 2 - CAIRO- Home Hosted Dinner - Saturday(cBLD)
We start with the best of Cairo: the Egyptian Museum, Manial Palace of the former Crown Prince Mohamed Ali, Citadel of Saladin and its Alabaster Mosque. After lunch , we walk the narrow streets of Old Cairo, once a Roman fort, later the Jewish Quarter, then the Coptic Christian Quarter. We visit the Coptic churches of Abu Serghius and Al Molaka, the Coptic Museum, and Ben Ezra synagogue. Finally, we wander through the alleys of Khan el-Khalili bazaar in search of souvenirs.

Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy dinner in a quiet restaurant with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

DAY 3 - CAIRO - GIZA - DAHSHOUR PYRAMID AREA - Sunday (cBLD)
In the morning, we visit the majestic pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple and the timeless Sphinx. After lunch we drive to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit several ancient structures, including the great pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops.

The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place.

DAY 4 - Cairo / Tripoli / ARRIVAL IN LIBYA - Monday (BLD)
After breakfast, our Cairo staff escorts you to the airport, where you'll board your flight to Tripoli. After you clear the customs and immigration formalities, our Libyan personnel will take you in hand and see you to your hotel, where you'll spend the next two nights. Take a good look around at the blend of traditional and modern as you motor into town: street merchants, haggling, and shiny modern buildings. After you check in, you'll have time to relax, and to venture out to explore the modern quarters of the town, or the winding lanes of the old city.
Check on weather in Tripoli . The climate of Tripoli is Mediterranean with hot dry summers, cool winters and some modest rainfall. Weather can be variable, influenced by the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea which moderates daily temperature ranges.

DAY 5 - TRIPOLI - Tuesday (BLD)
After breakfast, we'll take you for a drive to the Tripoli Museum, housing treasures of Libyan history from Roman times and earlier. We'll venture into the Old Town, and along the winding lanes of the souks, where in age-old fashion, merchants and customers haggle over local handicrafts and produce, treasures from across the desert, and practical items from over the seas. We'll see the venerable arch of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Gurgi Mosque, and the Karamanly Museum. Afterwards, you'll be free to explore on your own, and possibly to return to the souks to try your hand at bargaining for some of the crafts and treasures that you spied earlier.

DAY 6 - SABRATHA, JABEL NAFUSA, BERBER ENCOUNTER - Wednesday (BLD)
Today we'll make our way out of the capital, and into the heart of Libya. Our first stop will be Sabratha, an ancient Roman outpost. We'll tour the well-preserved ruins and visit the museum, where we'll learn of Libya's key position on ancient trade routes. Then it's on to adventure, into the cool and lush Nafusa highlands. We'll visit the granaries at Gasr El Haj, then continue to Ruhaybat. Here, we'll gain insights into the way of life of the Berbers, the mountain people of North Africa. We'll have a special and unforgettable opportunity to encounter local Berber families, and learn about their unique customs. Finally, we'll settle in for the night, but not at a standard tourist hotel. Travel in Style has arranged- for you to stay in a Troglodyte house set right into the earth . . . a delightful conclusion to an extraordinary day.

DAY 7 - KABAW, GHADAMES, INTO THE DESERT- Thursday (BLD)
We descend from the highlands after breakfast, toward Kabaw, where we'll visit the granaries-more evidence of the surprising variety and wealth of this land. In the afternoon, we'll reach the oasis outpost of Ghadames with its intertwined dwellings, and settle into our lodgings at the modest and welcoming Kafila/Winzrik Hotel. But we won't tarry long! Four-wheel-drive vehicles await. We'll embark on an excursion up, over, and between the rolling sand dunes to sample the life, the views, and the spectacular sunsets of the Sahara. Of course, we'll make camp, where our hosts will brew mint tea, bake fresh and delicious flat bread over the coals, and offer camel rides to the willing. At your option, your dinner may also be prepared in the desert before your return to the hotel.

DAY 8 - GHADAMES, RUHAYBAT - Friday (BLD)
We wander the old quarters of Ghadames this morning, making our way through souks (traditional markets) along winding lanes, and continuing to the town museum. There will be time to stop and haggle for and acquire select local treasures, including brassware, rugs, and the utilitarian items fashioned from camel skins. Afterward, we'll be en route once again into the high country, to Ruhaybat, where we'll be welcomed as returning friends for another night at our quaint Troglodyte accommodations.

DAY 9 - TORMISA, GHARIAN, ZLITEN - Saturday (BLD)
Our explorations continue in the land of the Berbers. We'll stop at the clifftop village of Tormisa, known for its nearby caves, then continue to Gharian, where we'll stop at a workshop and see how traditional pottery is fashioned by hand and fired in kilns. After a lunch stop, we'll visit the El-Urban Mausoleum, and continue to Zliten. We'll visit the modern and elaborate tomb of Sidi Abdusalam, and settle into the Zliten Hotel, our lodging place for the next two nights.

DAY 10 - LEPTIS MAGNA, SILIN - Sunday (BLD)
We'll spend most of today at Leptis Magna. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered the best-preserved Roman city in Africa. The enormous amphitheater and the remains of fine buildings testify to the city's former importance. After gaining insights into the old city at the ruins and in the museum, we'll continue to the delightful and largely intact Roman villa at Silin, with its remarkably lifelike mosaics and frescoes.

DAY 11 - Departure- Monday (B)
We'll have our last views of Libya as we motor to the airport of Tripoli. Our Libyan personnel will see you through the formalities and wish you a pleasant journey onward.
Bon Voyage

RATES per person in USD

International airfare is not included from / to your home country
Tour starts on the first Friday of each month in in Cairo

Category A class hotels :
Five-star Sheraton / Hilton / Meridien in Cairo
Five-star Corinthia Bab Africa in Tripoli (www.corinthiahotels.com)
Bab Al baher or Al Mahari or similar

Category B class hotels :
Novotel / Maadi / Oases in Cairo
Yosser Hotel in Tripoli (newly renovated, near old town and Tripoli Museum)

Available also Egypt & Paris or Petra

In Libya, surprises are the order of the day! An invitation to a refreshing glass of mint tea while you browse in a shop . . . an encounter with a humble desert dweller . . . a gust of wind and a swirl of sand, followed by perfect stillness, and vistas under an endless blue sky.

You'll find sometimes that your tour schedule will be switched to accommodate changes in conditions. You might even start with your last day and proceed resolutely to the first! Your hotels will have facilities that match their ratings, and idiosyncrasies in service on the upside and downside, but always with a warm welcome.

It's all part of the experience and privilege of going where few have gone. Be flexible and ready for surprises. If that's not you, don't worry, we offer myriad options elsewhere tailored to your requirements and expectations.

Rate Includes:

• Hotel accommodation with tax as listed , and two nights in troglodyte accommodation
• All transfers in Egypt & Libya .
• Guided sightseeing including all entrance fees as per itinerary , always by air conditioned sedan/van or mini bus ( 15 - 24 seater) .
• One way air fare Egypt / Libya , tax included .
• Pre set meals as listed including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast), L = Lunch, D = Dinner
• Cairo & Libya and travel guide books.
• Egyptian & Libyan Visa:
  Will be issued on a complimentary basis for American, Australian, NZ, EU, Canadian , Singaporean & Japanese citizens, your passport must be valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival.

Not Included :

• Any International Airfare from/to your home country
• Tips.
• Beverages with meals
• Travel Insurance ( we'll be glad to mail you the flyer)

Tripoli hotels ( Five Stars ) :

Corinthia ( Bab Africa ) ( Five star Superior)
Tel: +218 21 3351990 Fax: +218 21 3351992 Email: tripoli@corinthia.com

Al Mahari : Tel: + 218 21 3334092/ 95 Fax: + 218 21 4449502 Email: info@libyaninvestment.com

Al Kabir : Tel: + 218 21 4445950 / 58 Fax: + 218 21 4445959 Email info@libyaninvestment.com

Bab Al Bahr : Tel: + 218 21 3350710/ 3350676 Fax: + 218 21 3350711 Email info@libyaninvestment.com

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