Highlights of Tunisia

10 days - from $1645

Sublime Tunisia – seek out Roman ruins, seaside villages, lush oases, medieval cities and the rolling dunes of the Sahara Many people associate Tunisia with package beach holidays, but it offers the adventurous traveller an extraordinary array of treasures to uncover. We begin by exploring the cosmopolitan capital, Tunis, with its extraordinary World Heritage-listed medina (old city), labyrinthine alleys and winding streets. We also visit the excellent Bardo Museum, which houses a brilliant collection of mosaics and Roman statues, and the famous ancient city of Carthage. Our next stop is the well preserved and beautifully located ancient Roman city of Dougga, before arriving in Kairouan, a holy Islamic city with a stunning mosque and fascinating medina. Continuing south, we explore the mud brick oasis town of Tozeur, before crossing the Chott el Jerid salt lake to Douz, home to many Berber people and other desert tribes. A camel ride in the rolling dunes of the Sahara Desert at Ksar Ghilane showcases the majesty of the landscape, before we continue on and visit the troglodyte town of Matmata. Mahdia, a charming seaside village, is a wonderful place to relax and explore, and El Jem, home to Africa’s most impressive ancient amphitheatre, offers insights into the might of the Roman Empire.

Highlights

• Bardo Museum
• El Jem
• Explore Carthage and Sidi Bou Said
• Get lost in Mahdia’s medina
• Indulge in Tunis
• Kairouan’s Great Mosque
• Ksar Ghilane
• Matmata
• Ride the Sahara at Douz
• Travelling to Tozeur

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Sun) Arrive in Tunis and transfer to hotel.2: Visit Bardo Museum and explore Tunis medina.3: Visit Carthage and Sidi Bou Said Andalous village.4: Drive to Dougga, explore the ancient city and continue to Kairouan.5: Explore Kairouan Mosque and medina, then continue to Tozeur.6: Drive across the Chott el Jerid to Douz, enjoy a camel ride and continue to Ksar Ghilane.7: Visit troglodyte dwellings at Matmata. Continue to Mahdia.8: Full day in Mahdia.9: Visit Roman amphitheatre at El Jem before returning to Tunis.10: Tour ends in Tunis this morning (Tue).
Included: Peregrine tour leader, local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included:

International flights, departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals not listed, any optional tours or activities during free time, camera fees, excess baggage charges, tips and items of a personal nature.