Travel Type
Escorted Tour
Duration
3 Days/2 Nights
Country
Tunisia
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!
Inclusions
Return transfers as per itinerary
Meet and greet by our local representative
2-night accommodation in double occupancy
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Excursions as per itinerary
English speaking local guide
Exclusions
International flights – Gratuities or items of a personal nature – Beverage – Optional excursions – Travel insurance
Additional Information
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, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
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DAY 1 TUNIS - HAMMAMET
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.
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Hammamet for 1 night
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DAY 2 HAMMAMET – KAIROUAN – EL DJEM – SOUSSE
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.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Sousse for 1 night
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DAY 3 SOUSSE – SIDI BOU SAID – CARTHAGE – TUNIS
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.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Hammamet
Mehari Hammamet 5*
Sousse
El Mouradi Palace 5*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Package |
| Departures 2024-2025 | |
| September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024 October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024 | 1019 |
| November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024 December 6, 13, 20, 2024 | 1119 |
| December 27, 2024 January 3, 2025 | 1339 |
| January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025 March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2025 | 1119 |
| June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 September 5, 2025 | 1209 |
| September 12, 19, 26, 2025 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025 | 1119 |
| Single supplement | On request |
| Seasonal surcharges may apply. | |
Minimum 2 – maximum 8 passengers.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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