This morning depart for the capital city of Tripoli. Tripoli Day excursion to visit one of the most interesting sites of Libyan, Sabrata. 46 B.C. The site offers a majestic collection of public buildings, arenas, temples of Liber Peter, Srapis, Isis, Hercules, the forum, theatre, etc. It was founded by the Phoenicians in 1000 B.C. and was later conquered by the Romans. Our tour of this beautiful metropolis covers the huge fortress, the National Museum, the old souq and the Islamic quarters.
Afternoon is free for the bargains at the local souqs.
The highlight of any visit to Libya is to see Leptis Magna, now known as Libda. From Berber settlement it became important when it was established as a city by the Caanite ships from Tyre and Sidon in Phoenicia. In the 3rd century it became an even more important trading port under the Roman Emperor Septimus Servarus. We will see the vast site including the Triuphal Arch, the huge Basilica, the Forum, the Public Baths, the Hippodrome, the Amphi-theatre, etc. At the end of the day we drive to the coastal resort town of Zliten.