Best of Tunisia
Overview
Highlights
- Journey through Tunisia from its golden Mediterranean beaches to the desert in the south
- Discover ancient Carthage and the magnificent Roman amphitheatre at El Djem
- Stay overnight in a Troglodyte cave and visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan
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Itinerary
Start our tour in Tunis, the modern bustling capital of Tunisia. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Tunis at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Tunis International ...
As well as being a modern dynamic city, Tunis still retains its distinctive Arab flavour with colourful souks crammed with everything from crafts, household wares to spices and baklava. Following this morning's welcome meeting, we head out on foot on a walking tou...
After breakfast we drive to ancient Carthage, located in the Sidi Bou Said neighbourhood. Founded around 1000 BC, Carthage grew to be the most important and powerful trading centre on the Mediterranean. The mighty fleet of hundreds of armed ships was an efficient dete...
This morning we take a sightseeing tour of Kairouan. We start by driving to the Aghlabid Pools and walking up to the stunning Abou Zomaa mosque followed by a visit to the Great Mosque of Kairouan, the 4th holiest Islamic centre after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Origi...
Heading into town our tour leader will give us an orientation tour of the town and medina after which the rest of the day is free to relax and soak up the atmosphere of Tozeur or enjoy the facilities of the hotel. There is an option to explore more of the area shou...
This morning, we cross the vast 3400 square kilometre Chott-el-Jerid salt flats, the largest in the Sahara, along the way we visit an artesian well where fresh groundwater is forced to the surface under pressure from the sediment below. We continue the oasis town of D...
Departing our desert camp after breakfast, we drive in 4 WD's through the sand dunes and open plains of the desert, retracing a route back to Douz where we are reunited with our vehicle. Our destination today is Matmata, making a stop in the tiny stone village of ...
Today is a long but rewarding day. Stepping back in time this morning, we will pay a visit to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site of El Djem, the best preserved Roman Amphitheatre in North Africa. One of the largest of its kind in the world, this stunning monum...
The day is free to take a stroll along the beach or explore the delightful town of Hammamet. Due to planning regulations, Hammamet has escaped overdevelopment of high-rise hotels and apartment buildings. The town's compact centre, surrounded by the original 15th centu...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Hammamet. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Hammamet at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Tunis International Airport (TUN), which is just over one hour from the hotel depending on traffic.
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Best of Tunisia
Mohammed, the Tunisian leader, went out of his way to en...
Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Best of Tunisia
Great trip - Roman ruins, markets, medinas, film sets, desert, t...
Trusted Customer
Feb 2025
Best of Tunisia
Excellent varied itinerary from the Mediterranean to the Sahara desert. Lovely old towns and stunning Roman ruins. Fresh baked flat breads, dates, oranges and sweet ...
Trusted Customer
Jan 2025
Best of Tunisia
A good trip (although the least said about Tunisair the better!) with a lot packed into ten days. The latter half of the trip did feel like a work in progress - the ...
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