5 Days Highlights of Tunisia from Tunis
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5 Days Highlights of Tunisia from Tunis
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Highlights
Take a step back in time during this five-day tour through the splendid Mediterranean country of Tunisia. Visit impeccable Roman ruins, charming seaside villages, important Islamic monuments and distant desert escapes. The country’s history is sure to impress, and the heritage of its past is as alive now as ever. With the country’s impressive infrastructure and modern hotels, your stay here will offer you the comforts of home. Join this memorable Tunisian trip and discover the best of North Africa!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tunis: Tunisia’s laid-back capital boasts beautiful Islamic architecture and neighbours the famous ruins of Carthage.
Sidi Bou Said: A Mediterranean dreamland, this town is full of white walls and beautifully blue accented doors and windows along with endless views of the Mediterranean.
Kairouan: Founded in the 7th century, Kairouan is considered the Islamic capital of Tunisia.
Tozeur: The desert town is a gateway to mountain oasis and desert adventures.
Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVAL TUNIS - HAMMAMET (70 kms - 1 hr)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeArrive at Tunis–Carthage Airport, where your professional guide and driver will be waiting for you to start your first day of discovery. Depending on your flight arrival time, the first visit will be to the Bardo National Museum, located in an Old Beylical castle in the middle of the old city of Tunis, renowned for its rich collection of mosaics. After that, you will be transferred to Hammamet, one of the country’s main coastal cities. Check in to your hotel in Yasmine Hammamet, where you’ll have dinner in the evening. (Depending on your flights' times, lunch is included either on your arrival day, or on your departure day.) Overnight in Hammamet- AccommodationsSuperior Hotel Category = Mehari Hammamet or similar 5*Food And DrinksLunchDinner
Day 2 : HAMMAMET - KAIROUAN - TOZEUR (420 kms - 7 hrs)
Hôtel Ras El Ain Tozeur
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBegin your day with breakfast at the hotel and a transfer to Kairouan. Upon arrival to the holy city, take a walking tour with your guide through the old Medina. Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, located in the middle of the Medina and built by the Arab general Uqba Ibn Nafi in 670 AD. The site attracts thousands of local and international visitors for its magnificent architectural and spiritual value. Then visit the impressive ancient engineering site of the Aghlabid basins, where two large water basins and a few cisterns have survived the passing of centuries as they helped conserve and distribute decades of scarce drinking water resources. Lunch is included and will be in Kairouan. Then head down south to Tozeur and enjoy the evening at your hotel. Overnight in Tozeur- AccommodationsSuperior Hotel Category = Ras El Ain Tozeur or similar 4*Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Day 3 : TOZEUR – CHOTT DJERID – DOUZ (130 kms - 2 hrs)
Sun Palm Douz
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeStart your day with breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing, exploring the surroundings on your own, or joining an optional tour. After lunch back in Tozeur, drive through the biggest salt lake in the country, Chott el Djerid, admiring the outstanding never-ending view of white and pink mirages, also used as a filming site for Star Wars. On your arrival to Douz, the ‘gateway to the Sahara’, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Douz- AccommodationsSuperior Hotel Category = Sun Palm Douz or similar 4*Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Day 4 : DOUZ - MATMATA - EL DJEM – SOUSSE (432 kms - 5 hrs)
El Mouradi Palace
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeHave a tasty breakfast at the hotel and head towards the old village of Matmata. The area contains one of the best preserved, still inhabited troglodyte houses, carved by Tunisian Berbers in the middle of the surrounding earth. A filming site of the Star Wars movie is also open for visitors in Matmata. The next stop is at the village of El Djem, home of the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem, the third largest Roman amphitheatre in the world, built around 18 centuries ago, and exceptionally well-preserved up to this day. The site was mainly used for spectator events, namely gladiator battles. After a local lunch in El Djem, continue to the Mediterranean town of Sousse, and enjoy some free time at the harbour of El Kantaoui. Overnight in Sousse- AccommodationsSuperior Hotel Category = El Mouradi Palace Sousse or similar 5*Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Day 5 : SOUSSE - TUNIS (140 kms - 2 hrs)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, your will head directly to Sidi Bousaid, in the capital of Tunis. This charming village is known for its indigo blue windows and doors, white walls and, set at an altitude of over 100 metres, it features dazzling views over the Mediterranean Sea. Your next stop is at the neighbouring archaeological site of Carthage, located on a magnificent coastline. Although the ancient city was destroyed by the Romans, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features excavations of homes, baths and sewage systems. The other significant site in the area is the Carthage amphitheatre, built towards the first century AD and later rebuilt by the Romans. The theatre today hosts some 30,000 visitors at the yearly International Music Festival of Carthage. Then, depending on your flight time, you will either have lunch or go directly to the airport, with assistance for departure. Breakfast included- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Lunch (4)
Dinner (4)
Breakfast (4)
Meet and greet upon arrival at the airport
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: Bardo National Museum, Great Mosque of Kairouan
Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Aghlabid basins, El Djem, Carthage site.
4 nights’ accommodation
Shared transportation as indicated in the itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
Local Hotel Tax
Tips or visa fees
International or domestic flights
Personal expenses
Optional excursions as noted in the itinerary: 4X4 ride to Chebika, 4X4 ride to Ong Jmel
Meals or drinks not listed
Any type of personal or travel insurance
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice.
Depending on your flights' times, lunch is included either on your arrival day, or on your departure day.
We recommended arrival time be around the same as the departure (both in the morning, or both in the afternoon) in order to ensure the coherence of the itinerary as in the description.
What do I need to bring? Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Tunisia, though a warm jumper and jacket are advisable in the cooler months. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Location
Address
1080 Tunis Cedex، Tunis, Tunisia
Provider
TUI Tunisia S.A.
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