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Tunisian Adventure
8 DAYS FROM £680
The tour was action-packed with several visits each day to different interesting places. The camel ride in the Sahara Desert was one of the highlights for me, also the ride on the Red Lizard train and the folklore evening with dinner in a Bedouin tent. The contrast of the desert in the south and the affluence of Tunis, the capital, was apparent.
We had booked a 2nd week at the excellent Sinbad Hotel in Hammamet to relax and enjoy the area and were pleased we had chosen such a friendly hotel.
All in all, I would thoroughly recommend this holiday to anyone.
The Mosque at Sousse was impressive and the Heritage site with the 3rd Century Roman Colosseum originally seating 30,000 people awe inspiring. Sfax Tunisia's 2nd largest city was interesting - a stronghold of former Barbary Pirates. We enjoyed the bustling spice market at Gabes and purchased some spices.
The amazing underground Troglodyte Village at Matmata inhabited until the 1960's was unbelievable. Also the stone houses and streets lined with high walls at Tamezret. The Camel ride at Douz the desert outpost was fun for the young at heart.
We crossed the salt lake at Chott El Jerid to Tozeur, an important oasis on the Ancient Caravan route between Algeria and Tunisia. The jeep ride to the mountain oasis of Chebika and the folklore show with dinner was great. The Red Lizard, the Old Bey's trail and going through the Gorges of Selja were quite an experience.
Going on then to Sebeitla to see the Roman ruins and then Dougga the most extensive site in Tunisia set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains was so impressive.
The culmination and perfect climax of our tour was the ancient ruins of the City of Carthage and the very last walls at the traditional village of Sidi-Bou-Said and the Famous Bardo Museum full of glorious Roman Mosaics which are unbelievable. In all, this was a fantastic tour.
We extended our holiday at Hammamet staying at the Sofitel Saphir Palace Yasmine hotel, pure luxury. The food was superb, excellent service in the restaurant and our room. A most memorable holiday.
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.
Included Highlights
Sousse Visit Medina & Mosque
Monastir Visit old town & Bourguiba Mausoleum
El Djem Amphitheatre
Sfax Visit Medina
Gabes Maritime Oasis
Matmata Cave dwellings
Douz Visit
Chott El Jerid Salt plains
Tozeur Visit Dar Cheraiet museum
Red Lizard Train ride
Sbeitla Roman ruins
Kairouan Mosque
Dougga Roman ruins
Tunis Medina & Bardo museum
Carthage Roman ruins
Sidi Bou Said Visit
Your Price Includes
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)
Professional tour director on tour and local 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
Holiday 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. Stop in the medina and visit the Mosque and then travel on to Monastir to visit the old town. In the afternoon we travel to El Djem to visit this impressive heritage site with the remains of an imposing 3rd century Roman colosseum, originally seating 30,000 people. Next stop is Sfax on the Gulf of Gabes, a former stronghold of Barbary pirates and now Tunisia's second largest city, where we stay for one night. (B, D)
DAY 3: Sfax - Gabes - Matmata - Tamezret - Douz.
After a visit to the Medina of Sfax we journey to Gabes, famous for its spice market. We then visit Matmata to see the amazing underground troglodyte village, used in the original 'Star Wars' movie and inhabited until the 1960s. Make another short stop in Tamezret with its stone houses and streets lined with high walls. We continue our journey to the desert outpost of Douz, for an overnight stay, where you will have the opportunity to take an optional camel ride in the desert. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Douz - Chott El Jerid - Tozeur.
Travel via Kebili to cross the salt lake of Chott El Jerid to Tozeur, an important oasis on the ancient caravan route between Algeria and Tunisia. How about an exciting optional jeep excursion to the mountain oasis of Chebika? And in the evening there's a chance to join us for an optional folklore show with dinner. Overnight in Tozeur. (B, L)
DAY 5: Tozeur - Red Lizard Train - Gafsa - Sbeitla - Kairouan.
After breakfast, we drive to Metlaoui Selja to board the 'Old Bey's' train, now called the 'Red Lizard'. 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 where a visit to the Roman ruins is included. Then it's on 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, we journey to El Fahs, then on to Dougga for lunch and a visit to the Roman remains, the most extensive in Tunisia, spectacularly set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. We then head for the capital city, Tunis, 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. Included are excursions to the ancient ruins of the city of Carthage and the traditional village of Sidi-Bou-Said, and also the famous Bardo Museum in Tunis, 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. (B)
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Accommodation on Tour
Tunis: Sheraton (5*); Sfax: Mercure (4*); Douz: El Mouradi (4*); Tozeur: El Mouradi (4*); Kairouan: El Kasbah (5*); Tunis: Sheraton (5*).
Special Departures
New Year in Hammamet - departure 20 Dec 2009 includes New Year's dinner (15 day departure only).
Archers Extra Value
Included Red Lizard Train
Trains
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Red Lizard Train
The sedate Red Lizard Train travels through the Gorges of Selja in the Atlas Mountains of Tunisia. The train and track were built in 1910 so the Governor of Tunis could get to his summer palace. The scenery is wonderful with plunging gorges, oases and sheer rock faces. The quaint, old-style train runs daily between Metlaoui and Redeyef.
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in Hammamet - 7 Extra nights from £170
At the end of your tour, why not add a relaxing week in Hammamet? On day 8 (Sun) of your tour you will be transferred to your hotel to enjoy a week's stay before returning to Tunis airport for your flight to the UK.
Hammamet nestles amid flower filled orchards, citrus and vine groves and two exquisite sandy bays. Explore the delightful 15th century fort which juts dramatically out into the sea and the charming cafés, bars and restaurants.
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a week in Hammamet - 7 Extra nights from £170
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View Holiday PhotosSofitel Saphir Palace
plusThe Sofitel Saphir Palace Yasmine Hammamet is situated on a beautiful four kilometre sandy beach. This spa hotel perfectly combines traditional Tunisian style architecture with contemporary design and offers high standards of quality, comfort and service to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Location: Superbly situated on the sea front between the ramparts of the medina and what is regarded as the most beautiful sandy beach of Hammamet Yasmine.
Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool with pool bar; indoor freshwater pool; 3 restaurants; English pub; lobby bar; 'The Beach Club' serving snacks; 'The Promenade Café'; beach service (with sunloungers, mattresses, parasols and beach towels); tennis court; table tennis; parlour games; relaxing spa area with a choice of wellness treatments as well as a small gym, sauna and hammam; minibar, direct-dial telephone and internet access in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with private facilities; air-conditioning; satellite TV; hairdryer; electronic safety deposit box; sea view.
Options: Single room.
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View Holiday PhotosSindbad
This comfortable 5 star hotel offers a well-balanced mix of western and oriental styles. Surrounded by beautiful, lush gardens, the Sindbad enjoys a superb beachfront location and is ideal for those who would like a quiet and relaxing holiday.
Location: Set directly on the beach and just 2km from Hammamet city centre. Golf courses Citrus (discount on green fees for hotel guests) and Yasmine are located 6km away and both are served by a free shuttle bus which runs to and from the hotel.
Facilities: 3 swimming pools; 4 restaurants; lobby bar; pub; spa & wellness centre including steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, massage and beauty centre; internet corner; shop; money exchange; laundry service; safety deposit boxes available from reception; minibar and telephone in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with private facilities; balcony/terrace; air-conditioning; satellite TV; garden view.
Options: Twin room with sea view; single room with garden view.
Official category: 5 star.
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