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Oasis Overland Roof of Africa - Egypt, Libya & Tunisia overland
Tuareg
Tuareg

Bush camping in Libya
Bush camping in Libya

Camel ride at the Pyramids
Camel ride at the Pyramids

Travel by custom built expedition truck across the Roof of Africa, crossing one of the largest deserts in the world, through cities steeped in legend and on the way discover Troglodyte villages, sunken Roman city ruins, WWII battlefields and the awe inspiring beauty of the Pyramids

Itinerary

Days 1 - 6 Tunisia: Tunis A fascinating city with its old walled Medina. The legendary city of Carthage is nearby with its Greek and Roman past infused with power, cruelty, romance and decline.
Dougga The largest and most dramatic Roman site in Tunisia.
Le Kef A mountainous village dominated by its fortified Kasbah.
Haidra Roman Ruins One of the oldest Roman cities in Tunisia.
Nefta and Tozeur Small oasis towns, closely linked with the mystical brotherhood of Sufism.
Matmata Well known for its troglodyte villages and where we stay overnight in a cave hotel.
Days 7 to 16 Libya: Nalut explore the fortified granary clinging to a steep hillside, reached through an underground tunnel.
Ghadames UNESCO World Heritage oasis town, situated on an ancient caravan route from West Africa.
Tripoli Libya's capital
Leptis Magna One of the finest preserved Roman Cities with colonnaded streets, a huge triumphal arch, a well preserved Roman harbour with quay side and warehouses.
Cyrene An ancient Greek city established in the 7th Century BC, it has been ruled by both Alexander the Great and Emperor Hadrian.
Tobruk Fortified trenches and battle remains from WW2. Visit the Commonwealth troops war memorials & cemeteries.
Days 17 to 21 Egypt: El Alamein Site of the turning point of WW2. Visit war cemeteries and the War Museum with abandoned tanks and armour.
Alexandria Visit the Catacombs in the eerie subterranean Roman Necropolis or dive to wrecks of Roman Galleys, WW2 vessels and Cleopatra's Palace.
Cairo Visit the Pyramids and Sphinx and the Egyptian History Museum - Egyptologist Guide and entrance fees included.




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Holiday valid to
11 July 2010

Price Includes Le Kef, Haidra Roman City, Tobruk Battlefields & Cemeteries, El Alamein, Egyptian History Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx entry & Egyptologist guide, Camel ride at Pyramids; Transport on Oasis Overland truck; All accommodation during the trip (approx. 70% camping & 30% simple hotels or hostels); Meals prepared by group (approx. 70%); Services of Oasis Crew

Price Excludes Flights, Airport Taxes, Travel Insurance, Meals other than specified, Visa, Drinks, Tips and Optional Excursions as listed in the pre-departure information.
     
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