Archeological day trip: Dugga Bulla Rigia
ID: GYG775519-1245246
Category:
Country: Tunisia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the UNESCO-listed Dougga and Bulla Regia on a day trip from Tunis. Explore the well-preserved Roman town of Dougga and the archaeological site of Bulla Regia.
Discover the UNESCO-listed Dougga and Bulla Regia on a full-day tour from Tunis. Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Dougga, and see the underground houses of Bulla Regia.
After pickup from your hotel, head northwest to Dougga. The UNESCO-listed site is considered to be the best-preserved Roman town in North Africa. The city is well-protected from modern urbanization, unlike Carthage, which was pillaged and rebuilt many times.
Admire the 75-hectare site, which is home to a wealth of historical monuments from the Libyan, Punic, Numidian, Roman-African, and Byzantine periods. See the mausoleum, the Capitol, the theater, and the temples of Saturn and Juno Caelestis.
Continue to Bulla Regia, an archaeological site located in the Jendouba governorate. The site was once located on the road connecting Carthage to Hippone (now Annaba). Although the site has only been partially excavated, it has revealed the ancient underground houses that are unique to the region.
Highlights
- Discover the UNESCO-listed Dougga, a well-preserved Roman town
- Explore the Bulla Regia archaeological site with a local guide
- See the mausoleum, Capitol, theater, and temples of Saturn and Juno
- Learn about the history of the region and the Roman Empire
- Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Tunis or Hammamet
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Photography is allowed, but the use of flash is prohibited inside the monuments.
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed inside the historical sites.
The guide will exchange whatsapp with customers the Day before the activité.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
