Best of Tunisia

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Roman ruins, Saharan desert and Troglodyte caves are all part of this trip to Tunisia. We tour the capital Tunis, explore the remains of the Phoenician city of Carthage and visit the magnificent Roman amphitheatre at El Djem. We also discover the Great Mosque of Kairouan, Tunisia's holiest site, and spend two nights on the coast. Visit ancient Carthage - f...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

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

What's this trip about?

    Roman ruins, Saharan desert and Troglodyte caves are all part of this trip to Tunisia. We tour the capital Tunis, explore the remains of the Phoenician city of Carthage and visit the magnificent Roman amphitheatre at El Djem. We also discover the Great Mosque of Kairouan, Tunisia's holiest site, and spend two nights on the coast. Visit ancient Carthage - formerly one of the most important and powerful trading centre on the Mediterranean Explore El Djem - One of the most magnificent Roman amphitheatres in the Mediterranean and the largest outside of Italy Sidi Bou Said - where scarlet bougainvillea cascade over the white and blue walls of the narrow streets overlooking the Gulf of Tunis Overnight desert camp - camp in style under the stars on the edge of the Sahara

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityTunis
End CityTunis

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Tunisia

Attractions

  • Bar
  • Carthage
  • Tunis

Activities

  • Hiking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Tunis

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 ...

Day 2 Full day in Tunis. Visit the Bardo museum, head into Tunis' old medina and explore the Sidi Bou Said district, renowned for its cobbled streets and al fresco cafes

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...

Day 3 Visit ancient Carthage. Drive to Kairouan in northern Tunisia’s inland desert

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...

Day 4 Visit the impressive Great Mosque of Kairouan and the city's ancient medina. Continue to the desert oasis town of Tozeur

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...

Day 5 Orientation tour of Tozeur medina. Free afternoon for optional desert activities

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...

Day 6 View the salt flats at Chott El Jerid, continue to Douz to join a 4 WD safari to our desert camp

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...

Day 7 Drive to the Berber village of Tamezret, continue to Matmata to visit the troglodyte cave dwellings. Overnight cave hotel

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 ...

Day 8 Drive up the Mediterranean coast to El Djem to visit its Roman amphitheatre, continue to Sousse for a walking tour of its famous old medina. Overnight in Hammamet

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...

Day 9 Free day to relax in the coastal town of Hammamet. Optional wine tasting.

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...

Day 10 Trip ends in Hammamet

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.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Last Updated: 5/10/2024
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May 2024

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Best of Tunisia

I really enjoyed this trip and especially the night in the desert. We were there during Ramadan so lots of picnics having bought food in the supermarket and that ha...

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Apr 2024

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Best of Tunisia

This was a well planned and executed tour of Tunisia. Through the tour we were able to see so much, without being rushed through key experiences. The variety of the ...

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Apr 2024

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Best of Tunisia

The trip has a number of high spots, including El Jem, the Bardo Museum and camping in the Sahara

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Transportation & Flights

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Transportation & flights

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Visa requirements
Tunisia: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens for stays up to 90 days. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office. On arrival in Tunisia, you may be asked to share your contact details and travel information with the authorities. Evidence of a hotel reservation (such as your Explore booking confirmation) is sometimes required to enter the country.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against hepatitis A, polio, tetanus and typhoid. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 9
  • Dinner : 3
  • Lunch : 1
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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