Tunisian Adventure
From bustling Berber cities and awesome historical architecture, to swathes of golden desert and spectacular rocky gorges, Tunisia is an enchanting blend of European sophistication and Arabian exoticism.
Red Lizard Train
Sousse Medina and town
Sousse Medina
Monastir Fortress
Bourguiba Mausoleum, dedicated to Tunisia's first president
El Djem Roman amphitheatre
El Djem
Matmata
Troglodyte house, Matmata
Take an optional desert camel ride, Douz
Cross the salt lake of Chott el Jerid
Naturally formed 'Desert Roses', Chott el Jerid
Optional jeep excursion to Chebika Mountain Oasis, near Tozeur
Chebika Mountain Oasis
The Red Lizard train in Selja Gorge
Red Lizard train
Interior of the Red Lizard train
Temple ruins, Sbeitla
Capitol ruins, Sbeitla
Roman ruins at Dougga
Ruins of the Roman amphitheatre at Dougga
The ancient ruins of Carthage
Ruins of the Antonine Baths, Carthage
Roman ruins, Carthage
Sidi Bou Said Marina
Sidi Bou Said
Tunis' lively souk
Medina terraces, Tunis
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Tunis.
Fly to Tunis where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night.
DAY 2: Tunis - Sousse - Monastir - El Djem - Sfax.
This morning drive to Sousse. Enjoy a stop in the medina and view the Mosque before heading to Monastir for a visit to the old town and the Mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba, Tunisia's first president. This afternoon, travel to El Djem's impressive heritage site for a visit to the imposing 3rd century Roman colosseum, originally seating 30,000 people, before continuing to Sfax on the Gulf of Gabes, a former stronghold of Barbary pirates and now Tunisia's second largest city, where you'll stay for one night. (B, D)
DAY 3: Sfax - Gabes - Matmata - Tamezret - Douz.
After exploring Sfax medina, journey via the maritime oasis of Gabes to Matmata, an amazing subterranean cave-dwelling village used in the original 'Star Wars' film and inhabited until the 1960s. Later, visit the pretty hilltop town of Tamezret for scenic views of the valley villages en route to the desert outpost of Douz, where you'll stay for one night. This evening, enjoy an optional camel ride in the desert. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Douz - Chott El Jerid - Tozeur.
Travel via Kebili to spectacular Chott El Jerid, the largest salt pan in the Sahara, and cross the impressive salt lake to Tozeur, an important oasis on the ancient caravan route between Algeria and Tunisia. Enjoy an included visit to the Dar Cherait Museum, to glimpse how a wealthy trading family lived during the late 19th century, before joining the exciting optional jeep excursion to the mountain oasis of Chebika. This evening, enjoy an optional folklore show with dinner. (B, L)
DAY 5: Tozeur - Red Lizard Train - Gafsa - Sbeitla - Kairouan.
After breakfast, drive to Metlaoui Selja to board the 'Old Bey's' train, now called the Red Lizard Train. Prepare to be enthralled as we take a spectacular two-hour rail journey through the Gorges of Selja with plenty of opportunity for stunning photography. After lunch in Gafsa, we travel to Sbeitla for a visit to the Roman ruins before continuing to the once sacred city of Kairouan for one night. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Kairouan - Dougga - Tunis.
After a visit to Kairouan's Grand Mosque, drive to Dougga for lunch and a visit to the Roman ruins, the most extensive in Tunisia, spectacularly set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. Later, head to Tunis, the capital city and your base for the next two nights. (B, L, D)
DAY 7: Tunis - Carthage & Sidi-Bou-Said - Tunis.
A delightful blend of ancient and modern, Tunis has a colourful medina and a contemporary city centre. Today's included excursions take in the ancient ruins of Carthage and the Andalucian-looking village of Sidi-Bou-Said before returning to Tunis to admire the famous Bardo Museum, which houses some of the finest Roman mosaics in the world. (B, D)
DAY 8: Tunis - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK, or extend your stay in Hammamet. (B)
Accommodation on Tour
Tunis: Sheraton or similar (5*); Sfax: Golden Tulip Sfax (4*); Douz: El Mouradi (4*); Tozeur: El Mouradi (4*); Kairouan: El Kasbah (5*).
Customer review
What an excellent holiday this was from start to finish. We loved the vibrancy of Tunisia and found the people friendly and helpful.
Valerie Blake, St Albans
Your Holiday Map
Tunisian Adventure
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Red Lizard Train
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Sousse Medina and town
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Sousse Medina
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Monastir Fortress
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Bourguiba Mausoleum, dedicated to Tunisia's first president
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El Djem Roman amphitheatre
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El Djem
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Matmata
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Troglodyte house, Matmata
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Take an optional desert camel ride, Douz
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Cross the salt lake of Chott el Jerid
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Naturally formed 'Desert Roses', Chott el Jerid
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Optional jeep excursion to Chebika Mountain Oasis, near Tozeur
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Chebika Mountain Oasis
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The Red Lizard train in Selja Gorge
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Red Lizard train
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Interior of the Red Lizard train
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Temple ruins, Sbeitla
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Capitol ruins, Sbeitla
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Roman ruins at Dougga
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Ruins of the Roman amphitheatre at Dougga
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The ancient ruins of Carthage
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Ruins of the Antonine Baths, Carthage
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Roman ruins, Carthage
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Sidi Bou Said Marina
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Sidi Bou Said
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Tunis' lively souk
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Medina terraces, Tunis
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Optional Excursions
To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.
DESERT EXPERIENCE
Travel by camel into the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert - as you have always imagined it with an opportunity for a fabulous view over the desert.
€18 (Euro)
THE MOUNTAIN OASES
A trip by jeep to Chebika to discover the source of the mountain oasis, then on to Tamarza to view the "ghost" village. Weather permitting also go to the head of the grand cascade. See the old village of Mides, which is just a few kilometres away from the Tunisian/Algerian border.
€28 (Euro)
BODOUIN FOOD & FOLKLORE
Inside a modern nomadic tent, you can enjoy a traditional Tunisian meal and watch a folklore show with dances and acrobats.
€25 (Euro)
Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.
Tunisian Adventure 7 nights
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Tunisian Adventure
Price from £785.00
What's Included
- Flights: UK - Tunis - UK
- Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
- Meals on tour 7 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 5 dinners (D)
- Services of a tour director whilst touring and representative in resort
- Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
- Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
- All local and airport taxes/service charges
- Single share option (on tour only) no supplement to pay
All this included
- Sousse Visit Medina & Mosque
- Monastir Visit old town
- El Djem Amphitheatre
- Sfax Visit Medina
- Gabes Maritime Oasis
- Matmata Cave dwellings
- Chott El Jerid Salt plains
- Tozeur Visit Dar Cherait Museum
- Red Lizard Train Train ride
- Tunis Medina & Bardo museum
- Roman Ruins Sbeitla, Dougga & Carthage
Departures from
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
Departures between
22 Jul 2012 to 19 Dec 2012
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