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Tunisia: heritage, culture and nature

Tunisia: heritage, culture and nature

Tunisia, 8 Days · Classic tour

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Unearth the treasures of Tunisia

Join us for a tour of this fascinating country that is home to some incredible World Heritage treasures. Discover the ruins of Carthage, Dougga, Maktar and Subaytilah; the picture-postcard village of Sidi Bou Said; Tunis, the capital; Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam; the town of Tozeur; the Berber villages of Chebika and Tamerza; the Sidi Bouhlel Canyon; the spectacular salt lake of Chott el Djerid; the fossilised dunes of Fatnassa; the wonderful landscapes and Berber culture of the Tataouine region; and the breathtaking Amphitheatre of El Jem.

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Tunisia: heritage, culture and nature

Departure date:Departures from April 2025 till January 2026

Departures from:Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county

Travel details

City of origin - Tunisia

Departure with destination Tunisia. Arrival at the airport. Welcome and transfer to hotel.

Tunisia - Carthage - Sidi Bou Said - Tunisia - Teboursouk

Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast. Departure to the ruins of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most interesting Roman cities in North Africa. Arrival and tour of the amphitheatre. Brief stop-off at the Basilica of Damous El Karita. Onward to the Baths of Antoninus and the Cisterns of La Malga to admire the architectural genius of the Romans. We'll then head to the quirky village of Sidi Bou Said, with its blue and white façades resulting from a law passed by Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger in 1920. Lunch. Afterwards, departure to the Bardo Museum and tour of the palace that houses a rich collection of Roman and Early Christian mosaics. Onward to the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we'll enjoy a cultural tour of its immense heritage. Next stop will be the guilds to discover the different crafts of artisans, such as goldsmiths, weavers, perfume makers, etc. Time at leisure to engage in the art of haggling. Onward journey to Teboursouk. Arrival at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Teboursouk - Dougga - Maktar - Kairouan/Sousse/Monastir

Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast. Departure to Dougga. Tour of the most important Roman ruins in Africa, listed as a World Heritage Site. We'll visit the theatre, the capitol, the baths, the houses and the temples. Onward to the ruins of Maktar, the capital of Numidia, where we'll get to admire Roman and Christian monuments such as the Christian basilica, the Church of the Schola of the Juvenes, the thermal baths, the Arch of Trajan, and the dolmens. Next stop will be Kairouan, the fourth holy city of Islam, founded in the year 671. Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Mosque of the Barber, the water pools and the medina. After the tour, drop-off at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. Note: Accommodation will either be in Kairouan, Sousse or Monastir, depending on hotel availability.

Kairouan/Sousse/Monastir - Sbeitla - Tozeur

Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast. Departure to visit the Great Mosque of Uqba. Onward to the Roman town of Subaytilah. Tour of the Roman ruins of Sufetula. The ruins of Sufetula provide the greatest testimony after Carthage of the vitality of Christianity in Tunisia in the fourth and fifth centuries, with seven temples open to followers of Christ. The abundance of churches and public buildings gives the image of a prosperous town worthy of being the capital of Christianity after Carthage. We'll visit the Capitol, the Chapel of Jocundo, the Church of Bellator, the Church of Vitalis, and the Church of Servus (dedicated to saints). Lunch en route. Onward journey to Tozeur. Arrival and tour of the centre and the old town. Dinner and overnight stay.

Tozeur - Mountain oases, Chebika and Tamerza - Sidi Bouhlel Canyon - Chott el Djerid - Fatnassa - Douz

Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast. Departure to the mountain oases of Chebika and Tamerza, two Berber villages whose populations are in a continuous struggle to protect their ancestral way of life from the intrusion of modern life into their culture. We'll go for a hike in Chebika inside its beautiful oasis and its waterfalls located in the canyon of the Saharan Atlas mountain range. We'll then head to Tamerza Canyon for a refreshing dip (temperatures and water flow permitting). Lunch. Afternoon departure to the Sidi Bouhlel Canyon, a magical place where the main scenes of Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark were filmed. We'll then continue to the spectacular salt lake of Chott el Djerid, where — weather permitting — we'll be able to see some mirages. Onward journey to the fossilised dunes of Fatnassa, a wonderful spectacle composed of dunes that were deposited and deformed by the winds. Onward journey to Douz, the gateway to the desert. Arrival at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Douz - Chenini - Guermassa - Ksar Ouled Soltane - Ksar Hadada - Tataouine

Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast. Departure towards the land of ksars and dinosaurs, El Dahar, a spectacular lunar landscape where erosion along the Tertiary and Quaternary rock systems has created a landscape that in some places is very similar to the planet Mars. It's no surprise then that the region was chosen as the setting for the planet Tatooine in Star Wars. Tour of the mystical villages of Chenini and Guermassa, where a Berber community has kept its roots intact. The two villages are built on top of ridges in the form of fortified citadels and command breathtaking views. Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll head over to Ksar Ouled Soltane, the largest and best preserved castle in the region. Tour of the ksar and onward journey to Ksar Hadada to visit the ghorfas, which were ancient granaries. Overnight stay in a troglodyte house converted into a charming hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Tataouine - Toujane - Matmata - El Djem - Sousse/Hammamet/Tunis

Includes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast. Departure to the troglodyte village of Toujane, a village where life goes on as in bygone days. Stop in the middle of the Dahar mountain chain to take some photos of a truly spectacular landscape. We'll then continue our exploration of the Berber world in Matmata, famous for its underground homes, and where a few locals still live.Visit to a troglodyte house and the Hotel Sidi Driss, where the legendary Star Wars was filmed. Lunch. In the afternoon, we'll bid farewell to Planet Tataouine and the world of the Berbers towards El Jem for a visit to its extraordinary Roman coliseum, the third largest in the empire and the best preserved in the world. Onward to the Medina of Sousse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we'll visit its beautiful souks. Free time. Arrival at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. Note: Accommodation will either be in Sousse, Hammamet or Tunis, depending on hotel availability.

Sousse/Hammamet/Tunis - Tunisia - City of origin

Includes
Breakfast
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport at the prearranged time. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.

  • Transfers according to the itinerary.

  • Transport by private car for bookings of 1 to 3 people. If there are more than four people, transport will be by 4x4, minivan, minibus or coach, depending on the number of participants.

  • Visits on regular tours that are mentioned and not listed as optional.

  • English-speaking/multilingual driver/guide.

  • Diet: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Departure taxes in Tunisia.

  • Tourist tax (payable directly at each hotel): approximately 3 euros per person per night in four-star hotels and approximately 4 euros per person per night in five-star hotels

  • Any other service not previously mentioned as included.

  • Insolvency protection.

Expected Hotels (or similar)

In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.

Golden Tulip El Mechtel

Golden Tulip El Mechtel

Bp 3, Tunisia

8

- Very Good

Hotel Diplomat

Hotel Diplomat

44 Avenue Hedi Chaker, Tunisia

8

- Very Good

Marigold Hotel

Marigold Hotel

Angle Ibn Ennadim Et, Rue Chabia Mont- Plaisir, Tunisia
Hotel Ezzahra Dar Tunis

Hotel Ezzahra Dar Tunis

Avenue Habib Thameur, Ez Zahra

8

- Very Good

Ibis Tunis

Ibis Tunis

Rue De Syrie, Tunisia
Hotel Carlton

Hotel Carlton

31 Avenue Habib Bourguiba, Tunisia

8

- Very Good

Important remarks

  • Tunisia is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.
  • The tours include cultural stops at local workshops so you can learn about the production of traditional crafts.
  • Triple rooms in Africa are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
  • Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
  • Accommodation will be either in Kairouan, Sousse, Monastir, Tunis or Hammamet, depending on hotel availability.
  • For outings with less than 4 people, the tour will be by private car combined with 4x4.
  • In periods of high demand, the tour might follow a different order than the one described in the itinerary, but this won't affect the content of the visits.
  • In periods of high demand, due to lack of hotel availability, overnight stays might be in a different city than the one described in the itinerary, as long as it's on the planned route.
  • Some sections of the itinerary include overnight stays at basic properties. In these cases, the rustic feel of the facilities is offset by the immersive experience of local culture.
  • The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
  • A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
  • Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
  • If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
  • Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.