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north africa
11 Days
Days 4-6/Marsa Matruh - Tobruk - Cyrene We spend the day travelling along the beautiful Mediterranean coast on our way to Marsa Matruh. Crossing the border into Libya, we visit Tobruk, another important WWII site. Tobruk is also home to the fabulous ancient ruins of Cyrene, where spectacular hilltop temples stand on cliffs above the Mediterranean. Day 7/Apollonia - Qasr Libya - Benghazi We explore Apollonia, another impressive ancient site, and visit Qasr Libya, which is home to some wonderfully-preserved Byzantine mosaics, before continuing on to the colourful city of Benghazi. Days 8-9/Zliten - Leptis Magna We head along the coast to Zliten, our base for exploring Leptis Magna, one of the finest ancient Roman cities in the world. Theres so much to explore at this amazingly well-preserved site, including the forum, the amphitheatre, the bath houses and many beautiful mosaics. We continue our journey to Tripoli. Days 10-11/Tripoli
GREEC E ITALY
Cairo, Alex & Tripoli
A fantastic trip showcasing the many highlights of Cairo, Alexandria and Tripoli from Pharaonic temples to Greek and Roman ruins, plus awesome coastal cities.
n Cairo n aLexandria n aLexandria museum n roman CaTaCombs n eL aLamein n Cyrene/aPoLLonia n LePTis magna n TriPoLi
trip info
Prices: See inside cover.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Moderate. Transport: private van. Accommodation: 10 nights budget/tourist class hotels. Meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 dinners. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$300 from each person on Day 1. Tour Code: GECA. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/geca
Start Sat 2007 08-Dec 2008 05-Jan Finish Tue 18-Dec 15-Jan 01-Mar 29-Mar 26-Apr 24-May 13-Sep 11-Oct 11-Mar 08-Apr 06-May 03-Jun 23-Sep 21-Oct 08-Nov 06-Dec 2009 03-Jan 31-Jan 28-Feb 18-Nov 16-Dec 13-Jan 10-Feb 10-Mar 28-Mar 25-Apr 23-May 07-Apr 05-May 02-Jun
Day 1/Cairo Our trip starts in Cairo no activities are planned for Day 1 so you may arrive at any time. Days 2-3/Alexandria In Alexandria we visit the Alexandria Museum and the extensive Roman Catacombs. The rest of our time is free to explore this cosmopolitan Mediterranean city and theres also time for an optional side-trip to the WWII battlefields at El Alamein. Tunis Kairouan
Tripoli, an exciting, cosmopolitan city perched on a spectacular harbour, enjoys a fusion of fascinating cultures and a rich history. The medina is a great place to spend a few hours wandering and hunting for treasures to take home. Our adventure ends on Day 11 after breakfast. Tunis
T URKEY
Kairouan M E D I T E R R A N E A N S E A Cairo, Alex & Tripoli
Tozeur
TUNISIA
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Matmata Douz Tripoli Sabratha Alex & Tripoli Cairo, Leptis Magna North African Adventure
T U R K ENorth African Adventure Y
Cyrene Benghazi Apollonia Tobruk Marsa Matruh
Tozeur
TUNISIA
Douz Matmata Sabratha Tripoli Leptis Magna Cyrene Benghazi
Alexandria
Cairo
EGYPT
Apollonia Tobruk Marsa Matruh
LIBYA
Alexandria
LIBYA
EGYPT
Cairo
16 Days
Days 5-6/Tobruk - Cyrene Crossing the border into Libya, we visit Tobruk, another important WWII site. Well also explore the amazing ruins of Cyrene a mustsee of Libya. Day 7/Apollonia - Qasr Libya - Benghazi A short drive brings us to Apollonia, another impressive ancient site, and later we visit Qasr Libya, home to some very well-preserved Byzantine mosaics. We continue to Benghazi, where we explore the old city with its narrow alleyways and atmospheric bazaar. Days 8-9/Sirt - Zliten - Leptis Magna We head along the coast, through Sirt to Zliten. This is our base for exploring Leptis Magna, one of the finest ancient Roman cities in the world. We spend most of the day exploring this amazing site, imagining times gone by. In the afternoon, we continue our journey to Tripoli. Days 10-11/Tripoli - Sabratha Tripoli is an exciting, cosmopolitan city overlooking a beautiful harbour, and it has a rich culture and history. The medina is wonderful and a great place to spend a few hours we can explore the fascinating bazaars and historic buildings. The following day we travel to the spectacular Roman ruins at Sabratha, then cross the border into Tunisia, where we spend the evening in an authentic Troglodyte house. Days 12-14/Matmata - Kairouan After checking out the bazaar at Douz, we ride camels into the spectacular desert, then spend the evening with a local family, who cook us some local fare. The following day we explore the fascinating medina before spending the night in Kairouan, an Islamic city with an impressive mosque. We continue our journey to Tunis. Days 15-16/Tunis Shaped by 3500 years of history, Tunis is a fascinating city to explore. We have a full day to discover the old whitewashed medina with its atmospheric souqs and splendid old mosque. Our adventure comes to an end the following morning.
North African Adventure
Travel along the northern African coast on this unique overland journey, covering three very different countries Egypt, Libya and Tunisia. Fascinating cities, archaeological relics, delicious food, unique shopping and a wealth of cultures... this trip has it all!
n Cairo n aLexandria n aLexandria museum n roman CaTaCombs n eL aLamein n Cyrene & aPoLLonia n LePTis magna n TriPoLi n sabraTha n maTmaTa n douz n kairouan n Tunis
trip info
Prices: See inside cover.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Moderate. Transport: camel, private van. Accommodation: 1 night homestay, 14 nights budget/ tourist class hotels. Meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 dinners. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$400 from each person on Day 1. Tour Code: GENC. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/genc
Start Sat 2007 08-Dec 2008 05-Jan Finish Sun 23-Dec 20-Jan 01-Mar 29-Mar 26-Apr 24-May 13-Sep 11-Oct 16-Mar 13-Apr 11-May 08-Jun 28-Sep 26-Oct 08-Nov 06-Dec 2009 03-Jan 31-Jan 28-Feb 23-Nov 21-Dec 18-Jan 15-Feb 15-Mar 28-Mar 25-Apr 23-May 12-Apr 10-May 07-Jun
Day 1/Cairo Our trip starts in Cairo no activities are planned for Day 1 so you may arrive at any time. Days 2-3/Alexandria In Alexandria we visit the excellent new Alexandria Museum and the extensive Roman Catacombs. The rest of our time is free to explore this cosmopolitan Mediterranean city and theres also time for an optional side-trip to the WWII battlefields at El Alamein. Day 4/Marsa Matruh We travel today, following the picturesque north African coast, to Marsa Matruh.
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