Tunis: History of Tunisia Tour
ID: GYG361965-648075
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Country: Tunisia
Country: Tunisia
Duration: 1 days
Description
Enjoy a full-day tour to the amazing sites at Carthage, the Palace Nejma Ezahra, and Dar Alia. You will later also visit the Bardo Museum, which is home to an impressive collection of Roman mosaics.
After being collected from your Tunis accommodation, you'll make your way to Carthage where you will to discover the ruins and and visit the American cemetery. You'll wander through a few acres of grass, discovering flowers and a wide variety of century-old trees that are the resting place of the 3,000 soldiers who gave their lives during World War II.
Your tour then moves on to Sidi Bou Said to explore the beauty of the blue and white city. There you can enjoy the strikingly white houses built in a typical architectural style, as well as the winding alleys. Next up, explore the Nejma Ezahra Palace, which is the sumptuous residence that Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger built at the beginning of the 20th century in between painting and playing musical instruments. It is a masterpiece in the true sense of the word.
Following palace you will visit Dar Alaïa. At the peak of the hill of the mythical village of Sidi Bou Saïd, it is an exhibition-tribute to the great Tunisian couturier Ezzedine Alai. Following lunch, visit the Bardo Museum, which is famous especially for its collection of Roman mosaics which are considered the largest and the richest around the globe. You'll finally depart to the Medina of Tunis. At the heart of the Medina lies the second-oldest mosque in Africa, the Zitouna Mosquée. Expanding over an area of 5,000 square meters, it is a masterpiece of architecture and the ultimate expression of Tunisian architecture. Once having finished exploring the mosque, you will be returned to your accommodation in Tunis.
After being collected from your Tunis accommodation, you'll make your way to Carthage where you will to discover the ruins and and visit the American cemetery. You'll wander through a few acres of grass, discovering flowers and a wide variety of century-old trees that are the resting place of the 3,000 soldiers who gave their lives during World War II.
Your tour then moves on to Sidi Bou Said to explore the beauty of the blue and white city. There you can enjoy the strikingly white houses built in a typical architectural style, as well as the winding alleys. Next up, explore the Nejma Ezahra Palace, which is the sumptuous residence that Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger built at the beginning of the 20th century in between painting and playing musical instruments. It is a masterpiece in the true sense of the word.
Following palace you will visit Dar Alaïa. At the peak of the hill of the mythical village of Sidi Bou Saïd, it is an exhibition-tribute to the great Tunisian couturier Ezzedine Alai. Following lunch, visit the Bardo Museum, which is famous especially for its collection of Roman mosaics which are considered the largest and the richest around the globe. You'll finally depart to the Medina of Tunis. At the heart of the Medina lies the second-oldest mosque in Africa, the Zitouna Mosquée. Expanding over an area of 5,000 square meters, it is a masterpiece of architecture and the ultimate expression of Tunisian architecture. Once having finished exploring the mosque, you will be returned to your accommodation in Tunis.
Highlights
- Admire the incredible archaeological ruins of Carthage
- Tour the Bardo Museum
- Encounter the Palace Nejma Ezahra
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Your accommodation in Tunis, Gammarth, Sidi Bou Said, or La Marsa.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.