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The journey
Follow Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast on a rare five-day journey that pairs atmospheric classical sites with the 2027 total solar eclipse. From Benghazi, explore Tocra, Ptolemais, Cyrene, and Apollonia, where temples, theatres, sanctuaries, and necropolises reveal more than twenty-six centuries of history above the sea. At the heart of the expedition is eclipse day near Benghazi, with time to settle in before witnessing around six minutes of totality around midday. The journey also includes guided time in Benghazi, tracing the city's waterfront, old quarters, and long history as a Mediterranean port.
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Day by day
Meet your guide at Benghazi airport and follow the Mediterranean coast east. Walk among the ancient remains at Tocra, then continue to the columns of Ptolemais and the necropolis above Apollonia, with the sea beside you throughout the journey. Overnight near Cyrene.
Begin among the great Doric columns of Cyrene's Temple of Zeus, then explore this remarkable archaeological city with your guide, including the sanctuary, the theatre, and the terraces above the sea. Continue down to Apollonia, the harbour city of Cyrene, before returning to Benghazi.
Depart early for the planned viewing area near Benghazi, allowing time to settle in before the partial phases begin. Around midday, witness approximately six minutes of totality, the reason for the whole expedition. Overnight in Benghazi.
Spend the day with your guide in Libya's eastern capital, exploring the waterfront and old quarters, the seafront lighthouse area, and the city's long history as a Mediterranean port. Overnight in Benghazi.
After breakfast, take a private transfer to Benghazi airport for your onward flight, or continue west along the coast if you have chosen the extension.
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Your 5 days finish where they began, in Tripoli.
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