LIBYA...SANDS OF TIME October 30-Nov.14, 2010

After several years of waiting for the moment when Libya would reopen its doors to American tourist we are pleased to announce that that time has finally come and we at Spiekermann Travel are ready to resume our travel program to this fascinating country. Visas that had been denied to American travelers or proffered at an exorbitant cost are now available upon arrival at the airport in Tripoli for a nominal fee. We at STS began promoting Libya when rumors of the sanctions being lifted began and introduced our travel program as soon as it became a reality in March 2003. At that time we offered tours to a few hundred lucky travelers that were able to discover the treasures that had been denied for so many years. All of it came to a halt in the 2005/2006 season disappointing many. The opportunity is now once again available and we would recommend that you act quickly as future access to Libya is...unpredictable! Libya is a country of stark contrasts. Visitors will have an opportunity to tour not only some of the greatest Roman and Greek cities in the world, but also to venture into the Sahara desert. On the west coast of the Mediterranean stand the breathtaking Roman cities of Sabratha and Leptis Magna, two jewels set in an unparalleled location overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean. While further east, in ancient Cyrenaica are the wonderfully preserved Greek remains of Cyrene, Ptolemais and Apollonia. One cannot help but be impressed by the grandeur of these majestic undertakings. Explore these great classical cities, stroll along their streets and gaze upon the remnants of agoras, baths and temples. Visit their small but interesting museums to view the fine pieces displayed, most recovered from the sites. Venture into the fringe area of the Sahara to the oasis of Ghadames, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stopping along the way to visit some of the most picturesque berber villages of North Africa.