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Tunisia in a Nutshell

Experience Tunisia in just 4 days, from the historic sites of Carthage and Sidi Bou Said to the lively city of Sousse. Discover the rich culture in Kairouan, the desert beauty of Tozeur and Douz, and the ancient amphitheater of El Jem.

Featuring:

Carthage

Douz

El Jem

Gafsa

Kairouan

Matmata

Sbeitla

Sidi Bou Said

Sousse

Tatouine

Tozeur

Tunis

Alconbury

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ITINERARY SUMMARY


Day1 Fly to Enfidha, Tunisia, and explore the ancient ruins of Carthage and the charming village of Sidi Bou Said. End the day with an overnight stay in the beautiful area of Gamarth. Morning flight (approx 3 hrs) to Enfidha/Hammamet, meet & greet tour guide and proceed to Sousse (1hr) and check into the beach front 4-star hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring sandy beaches or the many amenities, from the saltwater pool to its spa facilities.
Day2 Travel through Kairouan to explore Sbeitla's ancient ruins, then continue to Gafsa for an overnight stay. Day excursion to Kairouan and El Jem. We start with Kairouan where we visit the great Mosque and UNESCO-protected old city. We then continue to El Jem and visit its spectacular Roman amphitheater, dubbed the best preserved in the world (another UNESCO World Heritage Site), once seating over 30,000 eager spectators. We also visit the archaeological museum where we will find some of the world’s most gorgeous collections of mosaics and the remains of Roman Villas.
Day2 Travel through Kairouan to explore Sbeitla's ancient ruins, then continue to Gafsa for an overnight stay. We travel south to El Jem and visit its spectacular Roman amphitheater, dubbed the best preserved in the world (another UNESCO World Heritage Site), once seating over 30,000 eager spectators. We also visit the archaeological museum where we find some of the world’s most gorgeous collection of mosaics and the remains of Roman Villas. Further south in Gabès, we stop to visit the bustling souks and market renowned for aromatic spices before continuing to Matmata, of Star Wars notoriety, and visit one of the typical troglodyte pit homes in this desert region where The Berber people built these simple underground dwellings to escape the extremes of weather and any unwelcome invaders. e also visit the hotel Sidi Dris, where scenes from the Lars homestead in Star Wars were filmed before continuing to Douz, the oasis town known as the “Gateway to the Sahara”. Here, you have the opportunity (optional $) to have a camel ride passing over the majestic sand dunes and picturesque Sahara Desert, which extends over to 3.6 million square miles, amounting to nearly a third of Africa’s surface. Hotel Check-in Douz and dinner.
Day3 Journey to Tozeur and Douz for an overnight adventure. Enjoy a thrilling jeep excursion to the Schbika and Tamarza Oasis for just $75. Today we start our northward drive with Chott El Jerid (Salt Lake) is the largest in Tunisia and only becomes an inner sea during the winter rains. Most of the year it is a salty and dry marsh with the light reflected from the crystal surface creating mirages. We arrive on the outskirts of Tozeur, visit the old town, one of the largest southern settlements, famous for the unique decorative architecture in brick. Also, we will visit the Museum of palm trees where we learn about the unique oasis an explanation of the irrigation system. This visit will end by a degustation of date products. This afternoon, we continue to Sbeitla to view some of the best-preserved Roman Empire’s remnants, dominated by a Forum and finest group of small temples and basilicas. Dinner in Sousse and overnight.
Day4 Explore the unique landscapes of Matamata and Tatouine, then visit the ancient amphitheater of El Jem. End the day with an overnight stay in the vibrant city of Sousse. Check-out and airport transfer to catch our flight back to points of origin
Day5 Conclude your unforgettable journey with a return flight home.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Sousse Sousse, an important commercial and military port in the times of the Aghlabites (800-909), is a typical example of a town dating from the first centuries of Islam. With its kasbah, its ramparts, its medina (with the Great Mosque), the Bu Ftata Mosque and
El Jem & Kairouan From the 3rd largest existing Amphitheater of El Jem to Kairouan once capital of the Aghlibite Empire, today dubbed capital of the fine hand-made carpets. This one day excursion is a great alternative and within a short drive from your resort. €30 €20
Carthage & Sidi Bou Said Excursion Full day excursion to visit Carthage & Byrsa hills as well as Andalusian Sidi Bou Said. €40 €25
Sidi Bou Saïd Sidi Bou Saïd is a pretty little whitewashed village set high of a cliff above the Gulf of Tunis, about 10km (6mi) north-east of the capital. It's a delightful place for a stroll amongst narrow cobbled streets with old stone steps. Its gleaming walls are

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