2008
Tunisian Highlights
Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara, on the fringes of the African continent lies Tunisia. Home to the once mighty Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians and later to become the African capital of the Roman Empire.
Our opinion
This tour is a discovery of Tunisia’s inland treasures and includes the main highlights of the geography, history and culture of the country. The relaxation time at the beautiful beaches of Hammamet is an ideal end to the tour.
Escorted
Local assistance given
Itinerary
- Tunis: 1 night
- Kairouan: 1 night
- Tozeur: 1 night
- Douz: 1 night
- Hammamet: 3 nights
Day 1 Fri London/Tunis
Depart British Airways from Gatwick to Tunis. On arrival transfer to the first class Hotel Africa (or similar) in Tunis for one night.
Day 2 Sat Tunis/Kairouan
Depart for Sidi Bou Said to visit the picturesque seaside village with its traditional blue and white buildings. Enjoy some time here strolling through the narrow streets and old cafés with breathtaking view over the bay of Tunis. Continue to Carthage to visit the archeological site of the ancient Punic and Roman city. After lunch visit the Bardo museum, formerly the King’s palace. Here you can admire a magnificent collection of Roman mosaics, one of the best in the world, as well as items dating back to all the historical eras of Tunisia. Overnight in Kairouan, the first class Kasbah (or similar).
Day 3 Sun Kairouan/Tozeur
In the morning visit the Great Mosque, the Barber Museum and the Aghlabite Pools. After lunch visit the Roman ruins at Sbeitla and continue to Tozeure and overnight at the first class El Mouradi hotel (or similar).
Day 4 Mon Tozeur/Douz
A chance to relax in the morning or take an optional (extra charge) jeep excursion to the rocky mountain oases of Chebika and Tamerza. This afternoon visit the Dar Cheraiet museum before driving across the immense salt lake of Chott El Jerid and on to Douz, the gateway to the Sahara. Overnight at El Moudira hotel (or similar). arrival transfer to the first class Hotel Africa (or similar)
Day 5 Tue Douz/Hammamet
Drive to the famous lunar landscapes of Matmata, where homes are built into the earth. Visit a troglodyte dwelling before heading north to El Jem, the site of the famous Roman amphitheatre. This evening arrive in Hammamet and enjoy the superior first class Iberostar Phenicia for three nights.
Day 8 Fri Hammamet/London
Fly British Airways to London Gatwick arriving later the same day or extend your stay at the coast.
