Description

Taste of Tunisia 3 Days Small Group

Highlights

Weave through the famous ancient ruins of Carthage
Admire picture-perfect ocean views at Sidi Bou Said
Pay a visit to the ancient Islamic capital of Kairouan
Bask at the magnificence of the El Djem amphitheatre

Taste of Tunisia 3 Days Small Group

Introduction

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! This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.

Taste of Tunisia 3 Days Small Group

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL TUNIS – HAMMAMET (70 km – 1hr)
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
Start pointPick up at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, Zone Industrielle La Charguia I, 10, Sans-Souci, Tunis, Tunisia
Accommodation
Mehari Hammamet
Hotel
Day 2 HAMMAMET – KAIROUAN – EL DJEM – SOUSSE (220 km – 3hrs)
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
Accommodation
El Mouradi Palace Sousse
Hotel
Day 3 SOUSSE – TUNIS DEPARTURE (130 km – 2 hrs)
After breakfast, you 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
End pointDrop off at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, Zone Industrielle La Charguia I, 10, Sans-Souci, Tunis, Tunisia

Taste of Tunisia 3 Days Small Group

What’s Included

Accommodation
2 nights’ accommodation
Day 1 Hammamet:

Superior Hotel Category = Mehari Hammamet or similar 5*

Day 2 Sousse:
Superior Hotel Category = El Mouradi Palace Sousse or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA
Pre- night in Hammamet on bed and breakfast basis:

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Golden Tulip Taj Sultan or similar 5*

Post-night in Sousse on bed and breakfast basis:

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel El Mouradi Palace or similar 5*
Guide

Operated with English/ French/ German/ Italian/ Spanish-speaking driver-guide on a shared basis
Meals
2 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
2 Dinners
Additional Services

Pre- night in Hammamet on bed and breakfast basis:
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: Bardo National Museum, Great Mosque of Kairouan, Aghlabid basins, El Djem, Carthage site.
Meet and greet upon arrival at the airport
Transport
Shared transportation as indicated in the itinerary
Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.