World Heritage Sites of Tunisia

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Tunisia is a small country with a grand history that goes back to the days of Carthage and a journey here is a discovery of Africa, the land of the Berbers and the Islamic world all at once.  Our program uncovers the people, history, archaeology and culture of this distinct land in addition to 7 UNESCO sites.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to the Medina of Tunis
    • Visit the archaeological site of Dougga/Thugga
    • Visit the recently restored fortress overlooking the harbor.
    • Visit the Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis
    • Visit Thuburmo Majus or Colonia Julia Aurelia Commoda, its Roman name

What's this trip about?

    Tunisia is a small country with a grand history that goes back to the days of Carthage and a journey here is a discovery of Africa, the land of the Berbers and the Islamic world all at once.  Our program uncovers the people, history, archaeology and culture of this distinct land in addition to 7 UNESCO sites.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTunisia
End CityTunis

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Tunisia

Attractions

  • Tunis

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Accommodation as mentioned or similar, including hotel taxes
    • 13 Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, D=Dinner)
    • All sightseeing and transfers by private transportation
    • Services of local English speaking guides
    • Entrance fees to museums and sites included in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Tunis

Bonjour and Merhaba! We are warmly greeted to Tunisia and are driven to the hotel. Check-in time starts at 1400 hrs. Overnight: Tunisia Palace Hotel, Tunis (2 nights)

Day 02: Tunis

Our first exploration of this unique land starts with a visit to the Medina of Tunis*, which is one of the first Arab-Muslim towns of the Maghreb (698 A.D.). The capital of several universally influential dynasties, it represents a human settlement that bears witness ...

Day 03: Tunis/Dougga/Kairouan (Drive)

Morning depart to visit the archaeological site of Dougga/Thugga* covers an area of approximately 75 ha. These ruins of a complete city with all its components are a testimony to more than 17 centuries of history. They are an outstanding example illustrating the synth...

Day 04: Kairouan/El Jem/Port El Kantaoui (Drive)

This morning we tour the holy city of Kairouan*. Founded in 670, the city flourished under the Aghlabid dynasty in the 9th century. Despite the transfer of the political capital to Tunis in the 12th century, Kairouan remained the Maghreb's principal holy city. Its ric...

Day 05: Port El Kantaoui/Sousse/Hammamet (Drive)

Our first stop will be Sousse*, which was an important commercial and military port during the Aghlabid period (800–909) and is a typical example of a town dating from the first centuries of Islam. With its kasbah, ramparts, medina (with the Great Mosque), Bu State Mo...

Day 06: Hammamet/Kerkuane/Tunis (Drive)

We drive to the coastal town of Nabeul, the main centre of the Tunisian pottery industry. Then we head to Kelibia, to visit the recently restored fortress overlooking the harbor. In the afternoon we visit the Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis*. This Phoenician...

Day 07: Tunis

Today we explore the ruins of Utica, set on a low hill, composed of several Roman villas. Their walls still preserve decorative floor mosaics. To the northwest of these villas is a Punic necropolis, with Punic sarcophagi. In the afternoon we visit Thuburmo Majus or Co...

Day 08: Depart Tunis

In the morning we are transferred to the airport for our flight home or our next exciting destination. (B)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,790
Price per day$224
Single supplement (single occupancy)$180
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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