3 Day Taste of Tunisia with Sidi Bou Said and Kairouan from Tunis
Take a step back in time during this three-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.
El Djem: The Second largest and most notorious Roman Amphitheatre in the World.
ItineraryDay 1: Day 1 : ARRIVAL TUNIS - HAMMAMET (70 kms - 1hr)Stop At: Tunis-Carthage International Airport, 1080 Tunis Cedex، Tunis, Tunisia
Arrive 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
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Deluxe Hotel Category = Mehari Hammamet or similar 5*
Day 2: Day 2 : HAMMAMET - KAIROUAN - EL DJEM - SOUSSE (220 kms - 3hrs)Stop At: El Mouradi Palace, Zone touristique Port، Hammam Sousse 4089, Tunisia
Begin 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. 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. At the end of this day, continue to the Mediterranean town of Sousse, and enjoy some free time at the harbour of El Kantaoui.
Overnight in Sousse
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Deluxe Hotel Category = El Mouradi Palace Sousse or similar 5*
Day 3: Day 3 : SOUSSE – TUNIS DEPARTURE (130 kms - 2 hrs)Stop At: Tunis-Carthage International Airport, 1080 Tunis Cedex، Tunis, Tunisia
After 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
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice."
"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."
"Depending on your flights' times, lunch is included either on your arrival day, or on your departure day."
"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."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Superior Hotel Category
1/1/2024 - 6/30/2024| Friday : | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
7/1/2024 - 8/31/2024| Friday : | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
9/1/2024 - 10/31/2024| Friday : | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Duration: 3 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Airport
Airports- Carthage Airport, Tunis Tunisia
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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