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Benghazi Tours

Visitors looking forward to Benghazi Tours can expect a great time ahead in second largest city of Libya. The people are extremely friendly and at no time you will feel unsafe in Benghazi. During the Benghazi Tours one can expect good sightseeing, shopping and good eating.

One of the popular spots for Sightseeing in Benghazi is Jebel Akhdar. This forested upland was the location of the ancient Greek colony of Cyrene. This area is one of the few forested areas of Libya that was used by the Lybian Leader Omar Mukhtar for devising ways to thwart off any attempts to the occupation of the land by Italy. Jebel Akhdar has mountainous plateau that are at an altitude of 500 meter at some places. Jebel Akhdar experiences the heaviest rainfall in Libya. This has helped in having large forest and rich fruits along with potato and other cereals that can hardly be seen in an arid place.

The city is situated on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Sirt. One can see many Roman ruins here along the coastal area. There are some beautiful beaches found within a driving distance from the city center which are ideal for different watersports in Benghazi. One can also visit the many beach clubs that are found along the coastal areas.

For shopping in Benghazi, one can visit the many covered Souqs that are open daily. These Souqs are crowded with people on Friday mornings for shopping. There are brisk sale of items at these shops. The main covered market is Souq al-Jreed, located on Sharia Omar al-Mukhrar. One can buy every form of clothes and household items at this place. There are many small shops and cafes at the pedestrian precinct located nearby. The Freedom Square on Sharia Omar al-Mukhtar has many shops which can be visited to buy souvenirs and other articles. To the west side of the city is the Old Town Hall and to the northern side is Atig Mosque.

There are a good number of Restaurants and Bars in Benghazi that have menu which has a good mix of Arabic and Mediterranean cuisines along with Italian influence. The restaurants of the hotels offer both international and local cuisines in its menu. The Restaurants and Bars in Benghazi serve Sea food widely. One can expect table services in most restaurants. Though food are traditionally eaten with the right hand, one can use knives and forks, that are available at these eating establishments.

Visitors planning their Benghazi Tours will have plenty of activities to undertake which can make their tour an exciting one..

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