Nature and Culture, Small Group Tour

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ID: GYG796836-1275947
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Country: Tunisia

Duration: 5 days


Description

Go off the beaten track in Tunisia and head north to discover a historically rich country. On this 5-day trip, you will have an opportunity to discover archeological treasures.
Day 1: Upon arrival, you will be met by your professional guide and driver and transferred to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in the hotel facilities or head outside to explore the area and in the evening enjoy delicious dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: After breakfast you will be picked up and head towards downtown Tunis to visit the Bardo National Museum. Following the visit of Bardo, you will leave the capital driving towards the north to visit the site of Utique, between Carthage in the south and Bizerte in the North, which is the northernmost city in Africa and where you will have lunch in a local restaurant and spend the rest of the day discovering the city with your guide. Arrive at your hotel and devour your dinner in the hotel.

Day 3: This day is all about natural escape. The moment you leave Bizerte, you will continue on a road crossing vast green fields, mountains, barrages and an occasional panoramic view on the Mediterranean Sea. Your first stop will be in Sejnene. Your next and final stop for the day will be Tabarka. The town is dominated by an offshore rock, from which you can see all of Tabarka and its surrounding area. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Tabarka, and the rest of the day will be dedicated to the visit of its fort and its needle-shaped rocks falling over each other until they reach the sea, its old port and the village and local coral shops.

Day 4:This day highlights the historical and mainly the archeological experience of the roundtrip. You will be picked up after breakfast to start with the visit of Ain Drahem. Its name is describing the sulfurous hot springs where you will also see ruins of Roman Baths. Your next stop is Bulla Regia, in which you will have a unique experience exploring a complete and well-preserved infrastructure of a Roman city and underground buildings that were once used by the Romans as elegant homes far from the heat. Your next stop is yet another archeological richness in the area, qualified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1997 for being the best preserved Roman small town in North Africa. Its main highlights are the Libyco-Punic Mausoleum, the capitol, the theater, and the temples of Saturn and of Juno Caelestis. You will have lunch in Dougga and continue to your last archeological stop; the site of Uthina before making your way to Tunis. Uthina is significant for its half-way dug theatre seating 16 thousand spectators.

Day 5: Last but not least, before your departure, you will make the visit of the indispensable ruins of Carthage, capital of the Carthaginian civilization and the trading hub of the Middle East in ancient history. At the agreed time of pick-up, you will be taken to the airport for your return flight. (Depending on your arrival and departure flights, the first and last day itineraries may vary and lunch is either included on the first or last day of the roundtrip).

Highlights

  • Tunis: Tunisia’s laid-back capital boasts beautiful Islamic architecture.
  • Tunisia’s neighbours the famous ruins of Carthage.
  • Bizerte:One of the oldest cities with its picturesque old port and wide beaches.
  • Dougga: This ancient city has remained incredibly preserved over centuries.
  • Dougga: It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that the inbound/outbound transfers between the airport and hotel are included only as part of the package. If pre or post-night stay is booked additional transfers should be purchased separately
A room upgrade is available on request with an additional supplement
Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
Depending on your arrival and departure flights, the first and last day itineraries may vary and lunch is either included on the first or last day of the roundtrip
On Day 5 we recommend you book your return flight no earlier than 2pm to be able to take part in the morning excursion
In case of Bardo National Museum closure, the visit will be replaced with the Museum of El Djem.
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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.