TRIPOLI, LIBYA

We will depart from Tripoli following the West Coast of Libya along the Mediterranean Sea to mythical Sabratha, founded in the 6th century BC by the Phoenicians.

We will depart from Tripoli following the West Coast of Libya along the Mediterranean Sea to mythical Sabratha, founded in the 6th century BC by the Phoenicians. The fine city of Sabratha became a permanent settlement in the 4th century BC and flourished in the Roman period. Beautifully situated by the sea, the ruins of Sabratha include the Temple of Libra Pater, consecrated to one of the most revered gods of Roman Africa; the forum, with its splendid grey granite columns and magnificent porticos; the public baths; and many fountains, to name a few. Sabratha is also known for its extraordinary colonnaded Roman theatre. The theatre is breathtaking and very well preserved, with a three-storey semicircular façade supported by 108 Corinthian columns arranged in gentle curves. The theatre was a gift from Septimus Severus, the Roman Emperor born in the region of Tripolitania. We shall also visit the amphitheatre of Sabratha, before stopping for lunch. After lunch, we will proceed to the Roman Museum, which houses a superb collection of Mosaics before making our way back to our awaiting ship.

This tour involves a large amount of walking and is not considered suitable for passengers with limited mobility or wheelchairs. Bags are not permitted in the Museum but may be left on the coach. The coaches are not equipped with toilets. Lunch (with soft drinks and Mineral Water) could be considered somewhat basic. Appropriate conservative dress and comfortable walking shoes should be worn. For reference, driving time to/from Sabratha is 1 hour.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES