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Thuburbo Majus
Traditional Property
Takrouna
Ancient Carthage
The Medina Souks
Berber House
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4 day Lands of Carthage & Bedouina Private
Tour
This tour can start and end on
any day of the week
3
nights in Tunis
Day One
Transfer to your hotel in central Tunis and check-in. Rest of the day/evening at leisure.
Overnight in Tunis
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 return to your hotel.
Overnight in Tunis.
Breakfast Included
Day Three
Sidi Jedid - Tekrouna - Village Ken
Join us on a 4x4 adventure and opportunity to explore historical sites,
traditions and cultures set amongst stunning scenery. We start our tour with
a visit to the hot springs and thermal station at Sidi Jedidi. We continue
onto the pretty village of Zaghouan, located at the foot of the Zaghouan
Mountain. Here we will visit the Nymphaeum or Water Temple, once a grand
fountain, built between 120AD and 131AD. It was used by the Romans to
transport water to Carthage through a 132-kilometre long aqueduct. We then
stop for a local lunch which is prepared for us in a traditional Berber
house. We continue in the afternoon to the old Berber village of Takrouna.
Takrouna is picturesquely situated on a rocky hill, here you have the
opportunity to interact with the Berber people, the traditional nomads of
Tunisia and get a get a glimpse of their culture and livelihood. We end our
tour with a visit to a Berber Museum and Village Ken. At this stage our tour
ends and we head to our hotel in Tunis.
Overnight in Tunis.
Breakfast Included
Day Four
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
OPTION
You
can add additional nights and optional tours on request. You may also
connect to Malta or Sicily from Tunisia.
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Price
Price is per person, based on 2 people sharing a twin room
€852.00/per person for a
group of 2
€727.00/per person for a group of 4
Accommodation
Information
This tour includes accommodation at the preferred hotels.
4* Tunisia Palace, Tunis
Hotels can be replaced
with hotels of a similar if unavailable at the time of booking.
Hotel Upgrades:
Boutique Hotel, Tunis, add EUR68.25 per person for 3 nights
Tour
Availability & Details
This is a private
itinerary and can be customised specifically to your requirements. A
private tour is not shared with other passengers.
This tour can start and end on
any day of the week throughout the year.
What is Included
•
4 day tour & hotel package
•
3 hotel nights on bed and
• breakfast basis
• Arrival transfer
• Licensed Tour Guide
for full tour
• duration
• Private 4x4 transport for full tour
• duration
• Entrance fees into places of
•interest/museums
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