Few visitors to Tunisia venture beyond the commercial Mediterranean coast. This comprehensive journey of Northern Tunisia discovers some of the stunning locations of the ancient Roman Empire that extended across the African coast and hinterland. Classical highlights include the superb Roman sites of Dougga and El Djem, plus the remarkable mosaics of the famous Bardo museum. The Islamic site of Kairouan and the ancient medina of Tunis add to the intrigue and diverse architectural and cultural apsects of this fascinating region .
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Tunis
Morning departure from London Gatwick with Tunis Air. Transfer to the Tunisia Palace hotel, perfectly located close to the city’s old medina, for two nights. Dinner at the hotel (D)
Day 2 In Tunis
We start at the ruins of ancient Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians in 814 BC that became one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire. In the afternoon we visit the picturesque village of Sid Bou Said featuring dazzling white house, blue shutters and studded doors and enjoy a welcome dinner in a renovated Ottoman residence in the old medina (B,D)
Day 3 Visit Dougga and Kairouan
Today we start at Dougga, a highlight of this tour, Tunisia’s largest and most stunning archaeological site. Our visit includes the well-preserved Roman theatre, the beautiful Capitol and the Baths of Licinius. We continue to the holy city of Kairouan and have a tour of the old medina including the Great Mosque. Two nights at the Kasbah hotel with dinner (B,D)
Ornate blue doorway in a Sidi Bou Said street afternoon© Patrick Syder Images
Day 4 Visit El Djem and Monastir
We continue our journey south to El Djem. The largest in North Africa and reminiscent of the Coliseum of Rome, its Amphitheatre is one of Tunisia’s finest attractions. We continue to the coastal city of Monastir to visit the fabulous Ribat, built in the 8th century as a defensive Islamic fort and the Bourghiba Mausoleum with its colourful cupolas and marble minarets and final resting place of Monastir-born Habib Bourguiba, the first president of independent Tunisia. Dinner and overnight at the Kasbah hotel (B,D)
Day 5 Drive to Tunis. Visit Medina and Bardo Museum
Morning drive to Tunis. We have a walking tour of the medina which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The Medina contains some 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains dating from the Almohad and the Hafsid periods. We also visit the Bardo Museum, famous internationally for its unrivalled collection of stunning Roman mosaics collected from the region. A farewell dinner has been arranged in a smart Sidi Bou Said restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. Overnight in hotel Tunisia Palace (B,D)
Day 6 Fly London
Transfer to the airport for the early morning departure with Tunis Air to Gatwick (B)
Cost £1195.00 per person based on a Twin Room
NO Single Supplement Charge for Single Room
Price includes:
- Tour accompanied from London by Patrick Syder FRGS
- Led by a specialist Tunisian guide
- All transportation in comfortable a/c bus
- Full sightseeing programme including entrance fees
- Comfortable local four star hotels on half board
- Traditional restaurant dinners in Tunis
- All airport transfers
- Porter, hotel and restaurant staff gratuities
- Bottled water daily
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