About your lecturer host...Mr. Mohamed Halouani, a Tunisian native, transformed his profound passion for travel and history into a creative and diversified educational career, designing and carrying out multiple archaeological and cultural trips for diverse institutions, such as The Detroit Institute of Art, The Textile Museum, The American Museum of Natural History, Archaeological Tours Inc. N.Y.C., Cross Cultural Adventurers and many more organizations. After having received his degrees in English and Spanish, Mohamed Halouani completed his European Master’s in linguistics and Hispanic studies at the Sorbonne University in Paris. He has extensive knowledge on Islamic and secular architecture and Eastern decorative elements. A renowned expert on the Roman sites of North Africa, he has been leading over 10 tours a year to Libya. A skilled multilingual interpreter, Mohamed has served as the Head Tour Guide in Tunisia. He now resides in Paris and will lead our special tour through the marvels of Libya.

Tour Includes:
Accommodations in Superior first class hotels in the cities and comfortable camps in the Sahara All porterage at hotels International airfare from JFK on Alitalia (air credit $920) Flights within Libya English speaking guide/lecturer throughout Meals as described in itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Airport transfers if arriving/departing on schedule flights and travel by modern large air-conditioned motor coach throughout All activities described in the tour and entrance fees to all sites mentioned Gratuities to guide, driver and hotel staff Bottled mineral water on the bus (daily) and with included meals + refreshments while traveling on the bus

Not Included:
Travel Insurance Libya Visa ($40 at Tripoli airport on arrival - current rate subject to change. Arabic translation of passport IS required ($60) includes processing fee) Round trip airfare from your home to JFK and airport taxes and security charges Expenses of a personal nature such as beverages with meals, camera fees at sites, telephone, laundry bills, etc. Any other service/s not specified above

Tour Notes:
Single Supplement: $775.00 Minimum 6 participants and maximum 14 participants THE FINE PRINT It is imperative that your passport not contain ANY Israeli visas or stamps. Though this is considered a soft adventure the second week in the Sahara is a bit strenuous. It will require some climbing on rocks and walking over uneven terrain and on sand. The camps are quite comfortable with en suite bathroom facilities including hot and cold water as well as electricity (so no rough camping). The 4x4 vehicles in the Sahara are 1996-97 Landcruisers in good condition and seat 3 people per vehicle so everyone has access to a window. Libya is very slowly developing its tourism infrastructure so some long rides will be on poor roads and you must be prepared for schedule changes or delays as they occur as well as inexperienced service personnel on some occasions. A flexible spirit is required to join the tour. If flight schedule changes necessitate an overnight the costs of the hotel and transfers are not included in the tour price. Tour operates for less than 6 with local Libyan guide only.