Treasures of Tunisia Tour 15 days 14 nights

15 Days

Overview

Live your tour in Tunisia to the fullest by discovering its diverse landscapes and

thousands of oases and palm groves.

There is so much to discover in each region of Tunisia; contrasting landscapes, a

1300 km long coastline dotted with islands and archipelagos,diverse traditions and customs, a rich historical heritage.

Groups between 15 and 20 persons

Hotels 4/5 stars (depends on availability)

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Itinerary

- Arrival at Tunis Carthage airport
- Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel.

- Breakfast

- Departure to Tunis

- Arrival to Tunis: Guided tour to the historic city of Tunis where you explore the shops, mosques, and monuments of the historic medina.

- Lunch.

- Visit of the archaeological site of Carthage: We start with thehill of Byrsa which dominates the bay of Tunis and then the Tophet, the great sacred space of the Carthaginians, the Punic ports and the baths of Antoninus, thecisterns of Maalga and the theater of Carthage.

- Direction village of Sidi Bousaid: a village renowned for its Moorish architecture, its colours and its poetic atmosphere that is a source of inspiration for painters and artists.

- Return at the hotel: Dinner and accommodation.

- Breakfast

- Departure to Bizerte.

- Arrival in Bizerte: City tour (corniche, cap blanc.), life in Bizerte revolves around the old port, an ideal starting point for visiting the medina, daily markets of vegetables, fruits and fish.

- Visit the forts of Ghar el Meleh (Porto Farina): The first naval base during the Uthman period.

- Lunch.

- Head to Tabarka.

- Arrival in Tabarka: visit of the marina, the needles.

- Hotel management: Dinner and accommodation.

- Breakfast.

- Departure to the archaeological site of Dougga: which is a major site of antiquity in Africa due to its size, its state of conservation, its monuments: This site is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- Arrival to Dougga: let's discover this site (the theatre, the capitol, the forum, thetemple of coelestis,thehouse of the trifolium , the alleys).

- Lunch at Dar Jdoud: a culinary, cultural and tourist area with panoramic views of the monuments of the Dougga site.

- Visit the village of Tetour, the Andalusiansoul that is an icon of the Andalusian passage in the North African region.

- Direction Kairouan.

- Arrival at the hotel: Dinner and Accommodation.

- Breakfast

- Visit the city of Kairouan; One of the holy cities of Islam, called the city
of three hundred mosques where you will discover: The Great Barber's Mosque, Aghlabids' Basins, Sidi Abid Ghariani.

- Visit to the Medina and tasting the local "Makrouth" cake.

- Lunch.

- Visit Raqqadas Museum of Islamic Art which is the largest museum dedicated to collections of Islamic artifacts in Tunisia.

- Continuation to the south.

- Arrival in Tozeur: Located on the edge of the most important oasis of Tunis, called the old Ouled el Hadef district.

- Diner and Hotel accommodation.

- Breakfast.

- Starting the day by taking the 4x4 to access the mountain oases that we will visit; the waterfalls of Chbeika, the canyons of Tamarza, Mides. (EXTRA).

- Visit of the place called "Corbeille de Nafta", and its pedestrian walk.

- Lunch.

- Take the road to Ong Djamel (filming location of the "StarWars: Star Wars"saga) to see the set of the film. You will be able to watch the sun set over the great dunes of the Sahara.

- Return at the hotel: Dinner and accommodation.

- Breakfast

- Departure from Tozeur to Douz crossing the Salt LakeChott Djérid:
Photo stop to capture the mirages and the white immensity of this "salt desert".

- Arrival in Douz, a crossroads town in southern Tunisia nicknamed the gateway to the desert.

- Visit to the local marketand especially its typical cattle market.

- Possibility to take a camel ride in the whitesand dunes.

- Lunch.

- Direction Saharan camp Ksar Ghilane: a wonderful Saharan oasis, an immense sandy desert in the south-east of Tunisia.

- Arrival in Ksar Ghilane: You can walk around the oasis or enjoy a refreshing swim at the natural spring of sulphureous water, you will have the pleasure of climbing the high dunes to admire one of the most beautiful sunsets on the planet. Delicious dinner of local gastronomy and night in a tent at the Sahara camp (equipped with toilets and showers). Be sure to admire the constellations of a spectacular sky with millions of stars.

- Dinner and overhang.

- Breakfast.

- Departure to Matmata

- Arrival in Matmata: Surprising Berber village of unique beauty Known for its cave houses and impressive lunar landscape.

- Let's visit a cave house inhabited by Berbers to discover the ancient cave architecture and the daily life of the Berber women and taste the delicious bread prepared in a traditional oven and served with natural honey and extra virgin olive oil.

- Lunch: You will enjoy a traditional meal in a cave restaurant.

- Direction Tataouine via Toujane from where you have a panoramic view.

- Arrival in Tataouine.

- Dinner and accommodation.

- Breakfast

- Visit of downtown Tataouine with tasting of local pastries.

- Visit of the Museumof the Memory of the Earth, illustrating the rich presence of dinosaurs in the area.

- Lunch.

- Visit of the mountainous village ofChenini: Visit the houses dug

horizontally into the mountains in the village of Chenini; Berber village embedded in the side of the mountain that dates back to the 11th century.

- Visit to the mausoleum of the 7 sleepers: an old mosque in a troglodyte style.

- Visit Ksar Awled Sultane, a collective granary considered to be the best preserved.

- Direction to Djerba via the Roman causeway.

- Diner and hotel accommodation.

- Breakfast

- Visit the Guellela Museum: This museum located in the village of Guellela offers a captivating insight into local crafts, including traditional pottery where you can admire exhibits on the history of the island as well as pottery demonstrations by local artisans.

- Visit to the Ghriba shrine of Hebrew worship; The Ghriba Synagogue is one of the most important Jewish sites outside of Israel, it is revered by Jews around the world.

- Lunch.

- Visit the Houmet Soukmedina; where youwill immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of Djerba, you will find a multitude of colorful souks where you can stroll and discover a variety of local products.

- Return to the hotel: Dinner and overnight.

- Breakfast

- Departure to Gabes

- Stop in Gabes: Visit the Jara market which is a sought-after place of trade since it specializes in spices and henna.

- Lunch.

- Direction El Jem

- Arrival in El Jem: Visitthe Amphitheatre of the ancient Thysdrus: Which is the largest Roman monument in Africa and the 3rd largest in The Roman Empire.

- Direction Mahdia.

- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

- Breakfast.

- Mahdia City Tour: Tourist area, corniche, lighthouse, Punic ports.

- Visit the medina of Mahdia, passing by the most important monuments; mosques, Skifa Elkahla, colourful shop.

- Departure to Sousse

- Arrival in Sousse

- Lunch

- Passing through the fishing port with a view of the ramparts of the medina with monuments culminating above the walls: Kasbah and ribat.

- Continue along Avenue Bourguiba, the beach of Boujaafar, the tourist road.

- Arrival at the port of El Kantaoui: This port is located along the most extensive tourist route in Tunisia, with cafes and restaurants with sunny terraces.

- Direction Hammamet.
- Arrival at the hotel: Dinner and overall.

- Breakfast

- Departure to Nabeul, theancient Roman Neapolis, considered the city

of pottery and ceramics.

- Head to the ancient Punic city of Kerkouane, which is home to a Punic

city and necropolis inscribed on the UNISCO World Heritage List.

- Departure to el Haouaria, the city of falcons, where you will have lunch and visit theartificial caves that were dug by prisoners or slaves under the authority of the Carthaginians and then the Romans.

- Direction Bou Argoub.

- Visit the wine cellar for demonstration and tasting.

- Return to Hammamet.

- Discovery of Hammamet; its small medina surrounded by high ramparts by the sea, itsKasbah (beautiful view from its summit).

- Return to the hotel: Dinner and accommodation

- Free Day

- Departure from your hotel and transfer to the airport.

Includes transportation all over Tunisia, water during travelling and full Kosher food

  • _ Half-board accommodation 5*/4*.
  • _ English/French speaking guide.
  • _ Water 1 bottle daily per person per day on the bus during the trip.
  • _ Tourist class transport with air-conditioned bus.
  • _ Tourist tax.
  • _ All entrance fees to museums, tourist sites.

Excludes tickets flights

  • _Lunch.
  • _ Camel ride 20 USD.
  • _ 4x4 jeep tour 50 USD.
  • _ Horse-drawn carriage 20 USD.
  • _ Quad bike tour 30 USD.
  • _ Handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs: you will be able to haggle with the craftsmen below the guide's guidance.

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Treasures of Tunisia Tour 15 days 14 nights