Hammamet&Tunis : Explore Timeless Berber Villages per group
ID: GYG779973-1251048
Category:
Country: Tunisia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the ancient Berber villages of Zriba El Alia and Takrouna on a private full-day tour from Hammamet or Tunis. Gain insight into each site's cultural and historical importance from your guide.
Embark on a journey through time with a private day trip from Tunis or Hammamet to the ancient Berber villages of Zriba El Alia and Takrouna. Relax and take in the picturesque scenery as you delve into the cultural and historical significance of each village with a guide.
Begin your day with a hotel pickup, setting off to Takrouna, a Berber village renowned for its pivotal role in the Second World War in Tunisia. Discover its traditional architecture, characterized by stone houses, vaulted rooms, and inner courtyards, alongside neighboring Jradou and Zriba.
Continue your exploration to Zriba El Alia, a Berber village nestled between two rocky peaks three kilometers south of Hammam Zriba. Despite being in ruins, the village offers breathtaking vistas of Jebel Zaghouan.
End your journey by visiting the medina of Hammamet, a historic gem surrounded by protective ramparts and boasting three grand entrances. See the essence of Arab-Muslim lifestyle and cultural inspiration in the layout of the oldest urban structure of the city, strategically positioned by the sea.
Enclosed within its walls, the medina features a formidable citadel known as "the kasbah," constructed with high, thick walls and three gates that once connected the city to the outside world. Learn how it was built in the 12th century by the Arabs with towers enclosed within its perimeter.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you visit the ancient Berber village of Zriba El Alia
- Visit Takrouna, and learn about the crucial role it played in WWII in Tunisia
- Follow your guide through the narrow laneways of the Hammamet Medina
- Enjoy the simplicity and charm of the old Berber villages in the region
- Benefit from the convenience of hotel transfers from Tunis or Hammamet
Guiding languages
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.