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Dougga Temples
Thuburbo Columns
Berber Dwelling
Chebika View
Oasis
Karouan
Sidi Bou Said Street
Mosque Zaytuna
Ancient Carthage
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Ancient Tunisia & 4x4
Sahara
Adventure Itinerary
This tour can start and end on
any day of the week
Day One
Transfer to your hotel and check-in, rest of the day/evening at leisure.
Day Two
Thuburbo Majus - Dougga
Our tour today visits two very important ancient sites which where located
at the very heart of Ancient Carthageland and then located on a major
thoroughfare which connects Carthage city to the Sahara. Our first stop
includes a visit to the large ancient Roman site of Thuburbo Majus which
dates back to 27BC. The town was a productive grower of grain, olives, and
fruit, hence the fertile land which surrounds the town in the middle of the
country side. During your visit you can visit the ruins of the temples,
theatre and old Roman houses. After a local lunch we continue with our tour
to Dougga. Dougga is situated 550 metres above sea level, the views
surrounding the city are stunning. There are some very
interesting ruins including the 'Capitol' with a peristyle and considered to
be one of the most impressive Roman ruins, the Libyco-Punic mausoleum, the
theatre which is in such good condition is used for the Dougga summer
festival and which can seat 3500 people. Other sites of interest include the
temples in the surrounding area, the forum and the Licinian baths. After our
visit to these unique sites we had back to our hotel in central Tunis.
Breakfast and Lunch Included
Day Three
Day 1 of the 2 day Jeep Safari Tour
El Jem Sfax - Matmata - Douz
After breakfast meet up with our tour leader for the start of our 2
day 4x4 adventure. We start our 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 desert village and is
surrounded with flat
desert, as far as the eye can sea and the occasional sand dunes and palm
tree oasis are visible. 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 4* hotel for an overnight stay and
dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Day Four
Day 2 of the 2 day Jeep Safari Tour
Chott El Jerrid -
Tozeur - Chebika - Tamerza - Kairouan - Port El Kantoui
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 continue with the
next part of our tour and considered by many of our guests as one of the
highlights of the two days. We wind our way into the mountain region to our
next stop at 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 mountain adventure en route passing the isolated
mountain village of Tamerza and also visit another oasis and waterfall. Our
mountain region tour ends as we move onto the town of Gafsa for lunch. After
lunch we head back to the north. Our drive takes through a variety of local
villages and changing landscapes until we reach our final stop during of the
tour in Karouan. The Holy City of Karouan has more than fifty mosques which
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.
We end our tour in Port
El Kantaoui for an overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner Included
Day Five
Port El
Kantaoui
Enjoy a free day to explore the surrounding area of Port El Kantaoui.
Breakfast
and Dinner Included
Day Six
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 or to a hotel if you intend staying for
additional nights.
Breakfast Included
You may require to add
additional hotel nights to this tour
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Tour
Details
This is a private
itinerary and can be customised specifically to your requirements. A
private tour is not shared with other passengers.
Tour Highlights
Visiting
Port El
Kantaoui
Thuburbo Majus
Dougga
El Jem &
Colliseum
Sfax
Matmata
Douz
Chott El Jerrid
Tozeur
Chebika
Tamerza
Kairouan
Sidi Bou Said
Ancient Carthage
Tunis
Medina & Souks
What is Included
6 day tour & hotel package
5 hotel nights on bed and
breakfast basis
3 lunches
3 dinner
Arrival transfer
Licensed Tour Guide
for full tour
duration
Private transport from your hotel for
all tours
4x4 transport during the safari tour
Entrance fees into places of
interest/museums
Dates and Days of Operation
Available throughout the year, starting on any day as requested
Price
(per person)
1017.00
145.00 single occupancy
25.00 supplement for tours during July and August
Accommodation
Information
4* Hotel Africa, Tunis
4* Hotel Mouradi Douz, Douz
4* Hotel Kanta, Port El Kantaoui
These are the
preferred hotels, subject to availability and can be replaced with hotels of
similar standard.
How to Book/Make
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