Libya's Roman ruins are among the best in the world, and this journey offers the chance to explore two UNESCO World Heritage Sites over a long weekend. This short break visits the superbly preserved Roman cities of Leptis Magna and Sabratha, made more spectacular by the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, and the capital's old medina and magnificent Archaeological Museum.

DAY 1 Fly from London to Tripoli with bmi. Transfer to the Four Points by Sheraton, Tripoli for 4 nights.

DAY 2 Morning transfer to Janzur to visit the small museum and tombs. Continue to the Roman city of Sabratha, which prospered in the 2nd and 3rd centuries as one of the three great cities of Roman Tripolitania, along with Leptis and Oea (ancient Tripoli). Today it is best known for its wonderfully preserved theatre. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

DAY 3 Morning visit to the Tripoli Archeological Museum followed by a tour of Tripoli, including the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the Medina. Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 4 This morning drive to Leptis Magna and explore the vast site, once one of the major trading centres of classical North Africa and regarded as one of the world's finest and most complete examples of a Roman city. Among the many magnificent monuments are the Baths of Hadrian, the Arch and Forum of Septimus Severus, the Flavian Basilica and the city amphitheatre, which held up to 20,000 people.

DAY 5 Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport. Fly from Tripoli to London with bmi.


MEAL PLAN Price includes breakfast daily.

ACCOMMODATION Is in three star and superior three star hotels.

MINIMUM NUMBERS This tour is subject to a minimum number of passengers (ask for details).

GRATUITIES Tipping is not a way of life in Libya and you will not be asked for a tip by your driver or guide, however tips are very much appreciated. Therefore we recommend tipping your driver and guide at the end of the tour and extension.

TRAVEL TIPS We would recommend taking a sun hat and glasses and a few jumpers, especially during the winter months from November to February. A camera is a must.

NB Libya is a dry country, therefore no alcohol may be bought or consumed in the country. Children under 12 years are not permitted on this tour. Leptis Magna and other sights are open air and cover extensive areas and will therefore require a certain amount of walking, some of which is over uneven ground.