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Ancient Carthage & Desert Oases - 2010/11 Itinerary

12 days - from $1060

• Discover ancient Carthage and Roman ruins
• Explore desert oases and Saharan landscapes
• Stay overnight in a Troglodyte cave

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Old Carthage & Holy Kairouan
We begin at the stunning ruins of Carthage, situated just outside of Tunis, founded by the Phoenician Queen Dido and eventually sacked by the Romans in 146BC. At Kairouan we discover Tunisia's holiest city, its Great Mosque, domes and minarets visible from afar. The town's Medina overflows with carpets and craftwork. We'll also see the crenellated walls of Sfax and visit the huge Colosseum at El Djem.


Camel Trekking & Oasis Village
After a unique overnight stay in the Troglodyte village of Matmata, we head out into the Grand Erg Oriental for a short camel ride. Continuing through mirages on the salt flats of Chott-el-Jerid we reach the lively town of Tozeur where you can opt to visit the set used in 'Star Wars' or take a unique ride on the Red Lizard train.


Roman Cities
Next we take time to absorb the remains of the Roman city at Sbeitla with its impressive Forum and Triumphal Arch. Then we head on to Le Kef dominated by the hilltop kasbah before discovering the superb mosaics at Bulla Regia. Finally we'll stop to explore the remarkable Roman ruins of Dougga before returning to the bustling capital of Tunis.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join the tour in Tunis. Day 2 Tunis Following our city tour, we'll enjoy the stunning collection of the Bardo Museum and the charming seaside town of Sidi Bou Said. Day 3 Carthage Founded by the Phoenician Queen Dido and eventually sacked by the Romans in 146BC; Carthage's ruins are extensive. We'll take an in depth tour before moving on to Kairouan. Day 4 Kairouan and El Djem We'll take a guided tour of the Great Mosque - Tunisia's holiest site - then visit the remarkable El Djem Colosseum en route to Sfax. Day 5 Berber Villages Heading into the hills we explore fortified villages and have a unique overnight stay in the Troglodyte village of Matmata. Day 6 Tunisian Sahara Leaving the hills, we head to the desert and take a camel ride on the Saharan dunes. Days 7/8 Chott el Jerid & Tozeur Crossing the salt flats, we reach Tozeur where we have a variety of options, such as a visit to the Star Wars set, a trip on the Red Lizard train or a palmery walk. Days 9/11 Roman cities We take time to absorb the remains of the Roman city at Sbeitla with its impressive Forum and Triumphal Arch, then head to Le Kef dominated by the hilltop Kasbah. At Bulla Regia we discover superb mosaics and underground villas. Finally we'll stop to explore the remarkable Roman ruins of Dougga before returning to the bustling capital of Tunis. Day 12 Tour ends in Tunis.

Accommodations: 10nts hotel, 1nt basic Troglodyte cave hotel; 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner included.
Transport: Bus/Camel/Metro/TGM.
Comment: Walks around sites are easy.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), national guide and some local guides.
Trip Reference: TN2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Local Payment Availability
17 Sep 1028 Sep 10$10600
01 Oct 1012 Oct 10$10600
15 Oct 1026 Oct 10$10600
29 Oct 1009 Nov 10$10600
17 Dec 1028 Dec 10$11000
15 Mar 1126 Mar 11$11000
29 Mar 1109 Apr 11$11000
12 Apr 1123 Apr 11$11000

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.

The price of a Single Room Option does not necessarily guarantee a single room for every night of the tour. For more information, please refer to the trip dossier / more details for this tour.
Single rooms are available for this tour at a supplement from US$ 135, depending on availability.