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The Medina Souks, Tunisia
Traditional Property,
Tunisia
Ancient Carthage, Tunisia
El Jem, Tunisia
Berber House, Tunisia
Mountain Oasis,
Tunisia
Karouan, Tunisia
Mdina Streets, Malta
Marsaxlokk, Malta
Valletta, Malta
Hagar Qim Temples, Malta
The Citadel, Gozo
Island, Malta
Calypso Cave, Gozo Island,
Malta
Ggantija Temples, Gozo
Island, Malta
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Tunisia &
Malta Tour Itinerary
9 days/8 nights starting
in Tunisia
Thursday
You will be greeted at Tunisia airport for a transfer to your hotel,
check-in and rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner Included
Friday
Coach Safari Tour to El Jem Sfax - Matmata - Douz
Day 1 of the 2 Day Coach Safari
Early departure for the start of our 2 day tour heading down the
east towards El Jem. El Jem is particulary famous for the Coliseum which
could accommodate over thirty thousand spectators in its heyday, this
magnificent Roman Amphitheatre is very well preserved, possibly better than
the Coliseum in Rome. Our journey then continues to Matmata, en route you
will notice the landscape gradually changing to a more rural and lunar type
terrain. On arrival in Matmata we will stop for a local lunch and later
visit a Troglodyte dwelling, similar to the dwellings featured in the hit
movie Star Wars I. We continue our tour heading towards Douz which is known
as the Gateway to the Desert'. Douz is a typical dessert village, flat
dessert as far as the eye can sea and the occasional sand dunes and palm
tree oasis. You will also have the opportunity to explore the area on a
camel or cart ride, for the more adventurous quad bikes are also available
(camel, cart and quad rides are additional and payable locally). After our
desert experience we make our way to our 3* hotel for an overnight stay and
dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Saturday
Coach Safari Tour to
Chott El Jerrid -
Tozeur - Chebika - Tamerza - Kairouan - Tunis
Day 2 of the 2 Day
Coach Safari
After breakfast we continue our tour crossing the huge Chott El
Jerid, which is a dry salt lake, in the distance you will see the massive
Atlas Mountains region which is our next destination. We arrive on the
outskirts of Tozeur, one of the largest southern settlements. Here you will
visit the town and some of its places of interest. After our brief stop in
Tozeur we will transfer from our coach to 4x4 vehicles to continue with the
next part of our tour. Our 4x4 convoy will wind its way into the mountain
region and our first stop is the small settlement of Chebika. Chebika has
two villages, the old and the new. The old village was destroyed by storms,
however some of the dwellings and buildings still remain intact. It was
built on a around a steep gorge and provides amazing all round scenery. You
will have the opportunity to explore this beautiful location where you will
see natural springs, a palm oasis and you can also walk through the gorge, a
wonderful experience as you cross the small streams and pass small
waterfalls. We continue with our 4x4 adventure en route passing the isolated
mountain village of Tamerza before rejoining our coach again. We stop for a
local lunch in the town of Gafsa before proceeding with our tour. Our next
stop is Karouan, the Holy City. Here, more than fifty mosques are clustered
within the old medina, however the ninth century Great Mosque is the most
impressive. You will have time to visit the rest of the holy city including
the Berber Mausoleum and some shopping. At this stage our tour comes to an
end and we make our way back to your hotel in Hammamet.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Included
Sunday
Sidi Bou Said - Ancient Carthage - Bardo Museum - Tunis Medina
Full day tour starting with
a visit Carthage, living evidence of ancient civilisations. Declared a
national monument, the ancient city of Carthage and nearby Salammbo, abound
in vestiges of the Punic and Roman empires with baths, dwellings, temples,
shrines and the fabulous naval port of the Carthaginians. See the Antoinine
Thermal Baths one of the largest built under the Roman empire with the 'cool
room' an amazing 47 metres long and 15 metres high, the Roman theatre which
is still used today for the summer festival of Carthage. And, admire the
stunning panoramic view from hill of Byrsa overlooking the ancient site. The
second part of our tour includes a visit to the beautiful village of Sidi
Bou Said, a lovely blue and white village perched on the cliffs overlooking
the Bay of Tunis. Follow the cobblestone streets winding upwards with small
shops selling antiques, Tunisian handicrafts and silver. Catch glimpses of
the emerald sea with the mountain of Bou Kornine and the southern beaches of
Tunis across the bay. Time for a local speciality, Green tea with mint at
the famous 'Cafe Des Nattes' or if you have enough time enjoy a local lunch
at the Bon Vue Restaurant, where many famous personalities have dined over
the years. After lunch we proceed to the suburbs of the capital, visiting
the Bardo Museum. This museum was originally a Hafside Palace, built in the
13th century and over the years it has been restored and now displays some
of the finest Roman mosaics and other priceless treasures from various
parts territories throughout Tunisia. This superb example of Arab-Moslem
architecture and decoration features vaulted ceilings, galleries and
cupolas. The second part of our tour will take us to the heart of Tunis and
the old Medina. Our guide will escort you through the narrow alleys which
wind their way through the heart of this cultural haven. You will see
the great Mosque Zaytuna located in the centre of the old Medina,
door-to-door shops selling all types of local curiosities and stunning
houses of character which are nowadays used as exclusive gift shops, art
galleries and fine traditional restaurants.
Our driver will then
transfer you to the airport.
Breakfast Included
Tunisia to Malta Flight
Book your flight direct with Air
Malta at http://www.airmalta.com
or Tunis Air at
http://www.tunisair.com or we can book the flight for you.
On arrival at Malta airport
transfer to your hotel and check-in, rest of the day/evening at leisure.
Monday
Enjoy a free day to explore the
surrounding area of St. Paul's Bay.
Breakfast
Included
Tuesday
Valletta Mdina Mosta Dome - Rabat
Our first visit during this tour is
Valletta,
here we include the Barraka
Gardens which offer stunning views of the
Grand
Harbour and magnificent fortifications, a walk down
Triq
Republikka where you can admire numerous historical
buildings built by the
Knights
of St. John including the
Aubereges,
the
Grand
Masters Palace and the
St.
John's Co. Cathedral, the church of the order and also home
to
Caravaggio's masterpiece "Beheading of St. John"
amonst other treasures. Our next stop will be to Mdina. Mdina is a unique
medieval city, built in the 9th century, the city was built on a plateau in
the centre of the island and from the high bastion walls you can admire
stunning views of the island. This medieval
city is a maze of narrow alleys and magnificent architecture, the only way
to appreciate this special city is to stroll through it and admire the
living history. Free time will be given for lunch, approx. 1 hour. After
lunch we proceed with our tour and visit the old town of
Rabat.
Here we will make our way through the narrow streets to the centre which is
dominated by the imposing
St.
Paul's Church which overlooks the piazza. Rabat,
can claim the origins of Maltese Christianity. It was
here in AD60 that the
Apostle
St Paul is said to have stayed after
being shipwrecked on the Islands. We visit the St.
Paul's Grotto which is said to be the
resting place of St. Paul during his visit to the islands. Our final stop is
one of Malta's most famous churches, Mosta Dome. The churchs dome is the
third largest unsupported in the world, exceeded in size only by St. Peters
in Rome and St. Sophia in Istanbul. Mosta Dome is also popular with visitors
as it was at this church where the World War II bomb pierced the dome during
a service, fell inside the church during a service and failed to explode,
this locals hailed as a miracle. Our tour ends here and we make our way back
to your hotel.
Breakfast Included
Wednesday
Gardjola Gardens Birgu - Marsaxlokk Village - Blue Grotto - Hagar Qim -
Tarxien Temples
Our tour stats with a visit to the oldest part of the Grand Harbour
and the Three Cities. We first visit the Gardjola Gardens, here you can
admire the magnificent view from the Vedette (watch tower used by the
Knights). We continue with the tour of this area and our next stop is the
old city of Birgu. In 1530 the Knights of St. John first settled in
this area and we will give you an insight to an era dominated by the Knights
of St. John. Our walking tour will take us to the heart of city, the
narrow streets and quaint alleys known as the 'collachio', an area of old
Palazzo's which where the original Auberge's occupied by the Knights'. Our
next stop takes to the southern coastline and the quaint fishing village of
Marsaxlokk. This fisherman's village is characterized by low lying
buildings and the colorful traditional fishing boats known as the 'luzzu'. A
small market lines the seafront and it is a haven for fish food lovers with
an array of good quality restaurants. Our tour continues to Wied iz-Zurrieq
and a visit to the Blue Grotto. This picturesque grotto and its neighboring
system of sea caverns mirrors the brilliant phosphorescent colors of
underwater flora. Boat trips to the caves, which take around 25 minutes
allow you to explore these grottoes and sea caverns along this stretch of
coast. (The boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates
subject to weather conditions, EUR7.50 paid on the day). Free time will
be given for lunch, approx. 45 min/1 hour. After lunch we proceed with our
tour to the Hagar Qim temple site. Set in a rural area this ancient
temple is particularly interesting as it has the largest and heaviest
megaliths out of all the temple sites around the Maltese Islands, some slabs
weighing a staggering 20 tons. Our guide will unfold the history related to
this temple which dates back 3300BC, an era dominated by neolithic man. Our
next visit is to the Tarxien Temples, a unique collection of circa.
3000 BC sanctuaries. Stone idols and tablets, domestic animals
carved in relief, altars and screens decorated with spiral designs and other
patterns, oracular chambers and riches enhance the attractions of these
temples.
Breakfast Included
Thursday
Gozo Island Tour
We start our tour to Gozo with a pleasant 25 minute ferry crossing. The
charm of Gozo is apparent the moment you arrive there. Greener, more rural
and smaller than Malta. Our tour is a combination of scenic spots,
historical sites and local culture. We feature most of the main highlights
during our tour including the oldest free standing temples in the world,
known as Ggantija Temples, we will pass through quaint sleepy villages that
characterise Gozo's unique charm, visit stunning sites such as Calypso Cave
which offers magnificent views over the red sands of Ramla Bay. Just before
lunch we will also stop at the Fontana Cottage where you can sample local
delicasies such as sun dried totmatoes, olive pate, local cheeslets, wines
liquers and anything made locally, you will also have some time for a spot
of shopping for popular buys such as lace. Free time for lunch will be at
the pretty bay of Xlendi. After lunch we continue our tour with visits
to one of the most photographed sites in Gozo, the Azzur Window and Inland
Sea. Here you can take an optional boat trip (the boat trip is not
included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather
conditions, EUR7.00 paid on the day) around the sea locked lake. Our
final stop before we head back to the ferry for Malta includes a visit to
the main town on Gozo, Victoria and The Citadel. The Citadel is a small
fortified city that dominates the heights above Victoria. The history of The
Citadel dates back to an early period when Gozo was under Roman and Arab
occupation. The views from its fortified walls offer panoramas of the whole
island. Our tour comes to an end and we make our way back to the ferry
terminal for our return to the main island.
Breakfast Included
Friday
Check-out of hotel, rest of the day at leisure and later
you will be pick-up for a transfer to the airport.
Breakfast Included
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Tour Details
This is a
multilingual group tour (English speaking is guaranteed) and is
guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 passengers
Tour Highlights
Visiting
Tunisia
Port El Kantoui
Sidi Bou Said
Ancient Carthage
Bardo Museum
Medina & Souks
Tunis
El Jem & Colliseum
Sfax
Matmata
Douz
Chott El Jerrid
Tozeur
Chebika
Kairouan
Malta
Valletta
Mosta Dome
Mdina Medieval City
Rabat
Birgu Citta
Marsaxlokk Fishing Village
Blue Grotto
Hagar Qim Temples
Tarxien Temples
Gozo Island
Inland Sea/Azzur Window
Xlendia Bay
Victoria/The Citadel
What is Included
9 day tour & hotel package
**8 + 1 hotel nights on bed and
breakfast basis
3 dinners
2 lunches
Multilingual speaking Licensed Tour
Guide
for
full tour
duration in Malta
and
Tunisia
Entrance fees
4 airport and hotel transfers
**As you will be
spending 1 night at a different hotel on Friday during the 2 day coach
Safari, you need only to prepare a small bag. You can leave the rest of
your luggage in your hotel room for your return on Saturday.
Not Included
International and connecting flights,
see
below
Dates and Days of Operation
Operates April to November, weekly on Tuesday from Tunisia
For tours during
January, February, March, November
and December please contact us
Price
1017.00 per person
60 supplement for tours starting in August
Accommodation
Information
Malta
4* Gillieru Harbour Hotel
Tunisia
4* Kanta Hotel, Port El Kantoui
3* Hotel Mehari or Sun Palm, Douz
These are the
preferred hotels, subject to availability and can be replaced with
hotels of similar standard.
International &
Connecting Flights
This tour starts in Tunisia and ends Malta.
Flights between Tunisia & Malta and
Malta & Sicily can be booked with Air Malta at http://www.airmalta.com
How to Book/Make
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