Day trip to Dougga & Testour (Roman and Andalusian Heritage)
This beautiful mosque has a distinctive octagonal minaret and is one of the earliest examples decorated with tiles in Tunisia.
The sundial clock on the south face would be standard on any church bell tower in Spain but doesn’t appear on a minaret anywhere else in the world.
Testour’s Andalusian heritage is preserved in many small details such as houses covered in beautiful curved ceramic roof tiles similar to those found in many regions of Spain.
Habiba M’sika’s house: This famous Jewish singer lived and died tragically at the hands of her lover in Testour.
Dougga the best preserved Roman site in Tunisia.
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Stop At: Tastur, Tastur, Beja Governorate
Testour is an ancient Numidian site named ‘Tichilla’ by Roman invaders. Like many Numidian sites, it is built on a hill for protection. Centuries after the Numidians,
Andalusian Muslim refugees evicted from Spain in the wake of the Christian conquest in the
1600s fled to Testour bringing with them rich Spanish history. These new Andalusian communities were renowned throughout North Africa for their commercial abilities and hard work. Over the years Testour has been occupied by Numidians, Romans, Andalusians, Jews and Muslims.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Dougga, Teboursouk Tunisia
Dougga the best preserved Roman site in Tunisia. It houses some of the largest Roman ruins in North Africa. The tour starts with the theatre erected during the II Century and donated by the Gracchus family & it continues to the "Place des Roses de Vent", the Market Place, dominated by Mercury, the god of commerce, the well preserved Capitoline Temple, dedicated to the three roman deities, the Forum, the Public licinius Baths & it ends with the House of Trifolium, the Cyclopes therms and the magnificent twelve-seat latrines.
Duration: 4 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 8 To 9 Hours
Start location: Hotel Royal Victoria, 5 place de la Victoire, Port de France, Tunis 1001, Tunisia
Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Carthage Airport, Tunis Tunisia
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Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.