Wonders of Tunisia

Wonders of Tunisia

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Wonders of Tunisia

8 Days Starting and ending in Tunis, Tunisia

Visiting: Tunis, Dougga, Tozeur, Douz, Sousse

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 20

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2047

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tunisia with the "Wonders of Tunisia" tour. This immersive experience takes you through the vibrant streets of Tunis Medina, the stunning village of Sidi Bou Said, and the ancient ruins of Carthage. Marvel at the architectural splendor of the Great Mosque of Kairouan and explore the unique troglodyte houses in Matmata, famously featured in "Star Wars." Discover the geological wonders of Chott el Djerid, the largest salt lake in Tunisia, and relax in the serene oasis of Tozeur. With comfortable deluxe air-conditioned transportation, professional multilingual guides, and superior hotel accommodations, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Enjoy daily buffet breakfasts, six lunches, and seven dinners as you traverse this captivating North African country.

Highlights

  • Explore Tunis Medina, a maze of exotic streets and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Visit a troglodyte house in Matmata, where the Hollywood movie 'Star Wars' was filmed

  • Feel the splendour of the brilliant Mediterranean Sea from the lovely village of Sidi Bou

  • Discover the world-famous archaeological site of Carthage and the fascinating Bardo Museum

  • See Chott el Djerid, the largest Salt Lake, and learn about its geological and biological significance

  • Admire the Great Mosque of Kairouan for its remarkable architectural and spiritual worth

Itinerary

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Day 1: Tunis Arrival (-/-/D)

Location: Tunis

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

On arrival at Tunis–Carthage Airport today you will be met by our company representative and transferred to your hotel in Tunis. It is the capital city of this beautiful country and its greatest metropolitan area. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing or exploring the beautiful surroundings.  




Overnight in Tunis

Day 2: Tunis - Sidi Bou Said - Carthage - Hammamet (102Km - 2Hrs) (B/L/D)

Location: Tunis

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the picturesque Sidi Bou. This charming village is known for its indigo blue windows and doors, white walls and, set at an altitude of over 100 meters high, it features dazzling views over the Mediterranean Sea. Your next stop is at the neighbouring archaeological site of Carthage, located on a magnificent coastline. Although the ancient city was destroyed by the Romans, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features excavations of homes, baths, and sewage systems. The other significant site in the area is the Carthage amphitheater, built towards the first century AD and later rebuilt by the Romans. The theatre today hosts some 30,000 visitors at the yearly International Music Festival of Carthage. After a tasty lunch, head towards downtown Tunis to visit the Bardo National Museum, located in an old Beylical castle in the middle of the old city of Tunis, and renowned for its rich collection of mosaics. Continue with a visit and free time in the ancient Medina of Tunis before you head to the Hammamet area to check in to your hotel.




Overnight in Hammamet

Day 3: Hammamet - Dougga - Kairaoun (321 Km-5 Hrs) (B/L/D)

Location: Dougga

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning after breakfast, you will head towards another one of Tunisias rich archaeological sites. Dougga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, awarded for containing the best-preserved small Roman town in North Africa. The site contains the heritage of a variety of civilizations, such as Roman, Punic, and Byzantine. Its most significant monuments are the exquisite Roman Capitol and Theatre. After a local lunch, transfer to Kairouan, the ‘capital of Islam in Tunisia. On arrival, check in to your hotel.




Overnight in Kairouan

Day 4: Kairaoun - Tozeur (294 Km- 4Hrs) (B/L/D)

Location: Tozeur

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


inter-ideograph\">After breakfast, take a walking tour with your guide through the old Medina of Kairouan. Visit the Great Mosque of Kairouan, located in the middle of Medina and built by the Arab general Uqba Ibn Nafi in 670 AD. The site attracts thousands of local and international visitors for its magnificent architectural and spiritual value. Then visit the impressive ancient engineering site of the Aghlabid basins, where two large water basins and a few cisterns have survived the passing of centuries as they helped conserve and distribute decades of scarce drinking water resources. After lunch, head south via Gafsa to arrive at Tozeur, the city of palm trees.




Overnight in Tozeur

Day 5: Tozeur (B/L/D)

Location: Tozeur

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have your breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing, exploring the surroundings on your own.




Overnight in Tozeur

Day 6: Tozeur - Chott Djerid - Douz (130Km-2Hrs) (B/L/D)

Location: Douz

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will head towards Tozeur, visit the center of this small town, and spot the intricate architectural designs on the façades of the houses. Then drive through the biggest Salt Lake in the country, Chott el Djerid, admiring the outstanding never-ending view of white and pink mirages, also used as a filming site for Star Wars. On your arrival to Douz, the ‘gateway to the Sahara, indulge in a delicious lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure.




Overnight in Douz

Day 7: Douz - Matmata - Sousse (432Km-5Hrs) (B/L/D)

Location: Sousse

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have your breakfast at the hotel and head towards the old village of Matmata. The area contains one of the best-preserved, still inhabited troglodyte houses, carved by Tunisian Berbers in the middle of the surrounding earth. A filming site of the Star Wars movie is also open for visitors in Matmata. The next stop is at the village of El Djem, home of the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem, the third largest Roman amphitheatre in the world, built around 18 centuries ago, and exceptionally well-preserved up to this day. The site was mainly used for spectator events, namely gladiator battles. After a local lunch in El Djem, continue to the Mediterranean town of Sousse for your last night in the country.




Overnight in Sousse

Day 8: Tunis - (B/-/-)

Location: Tunis

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin your last day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Then, depending on your flight time, visit the high-end leisure harbor of Port El Kantaoui accompanied by your guide. Enjoy the relaxing surrounds while sipping on Tunisian coffee or fresh juice and shop for souvenirs, before transferring to the airport, with assistance for departure.

What's Included

  • 07 Nights accommodation

    07 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed Superior hotel or similar.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

    Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel.

  • 06 lunches

    06 lunches are included in the tour package.

  • 07 Dinners

    07 Dinners are included in the tour package.

  • Meet & greet

    Meet & greet by our representative upon arrival.

  • Professional multilingual guide

    Professional multilingual guide throughout the tour.

  • Airport transfers

    Arrival and departure airport transfers are included.

  • Visits and excursions

    All visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary are included.

  • Entrance fees

    Entrance fees to tourist sites mentioned in the itinerary are included.

  • Transportation

    Transportation in deluxe AC vehicle is included.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Visa fees

    Visa fees, if applicable, are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Local city taxes

    Local city taxes to be paid directly at hotels upon check out are not included.

  • Unmentioned items

    Items not mentioned as included are excluded from the tour package.

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with arrival and departure airport transfers, and all visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights of accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed Superior hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners included.

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  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel comfortably in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with arrival and departure airport transfers, and all visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will enjoy 7 nights of accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed Superior hotels or similar, with daily buffet breakfast, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners included.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes daily buffet breakfast, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, a professional multilingual guide will be with you throughout the tour.

  • Are entrance fees to tourist sites included?

    Yes, entrance fees to tourist sites mentioned in the itinerary are included.

  • What is the first activity upon arrival in Tunis?

    Upon arrival at Tunis–Carthage Airport, you will be met by a company representative and transferred to your hotel in Tunis. You can then enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

  • What can I expect to see in Sidi Bou Said?

    In Sidi Bou Said, you will see indigo blue windows and doors, white walls, and dazzling views over the Mediterranean Sea from an altitude of over 100 meters.

  • What is special about the archaeological site of Carthage?

    The archaeological site of Carthage is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring excavations of homes, baths, and sewage systems. It also includes the Carthage amphitheater, which hosts the yearly International Music Festival of Carthage.

  • What is unique about the Great Mosque of Kairouan?

    The Great Mosque of Kairouan, built by the Arab general Uqba Ibn Nafi in 670 AD, is renowned for its magnificent architectural and spiritual value and attracts thousands of visitors.

  • What can I expect to see at Chott el Djerid?

    At Chott el Djerid, the largest Salt Lake in Tunisia, you can admire the outstanding never-ending view of white and pink mirages. It is also a filming site for Star Wars.

  • What is special about the village of Matmata?

    Matmata is known for its well-preserved, still inhabited troglodyte houses carved by Tunisian Berbers. It is also a filming site for the Star Wars movie.

  • What is the significance of the Roman amphitheatre of El Djem?

    The Roman amphitheatre of El Djem is the third largest Roman amphitheatre in the world, built around 18 centuries ago. It is exceptionally well-preserved and was mainly used for spectator events, such as gladiator battles.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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