Best of Tunisia Tour
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- Explore 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Guided tour of the Great Mosque of Kairouan
- Visit troglodyte homes and ancient granaries in Southern Tunisia
- Relax on the finest Tunisian beaches
11 Days
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Tour Plan
1
Tunis – Arrival
Upon arrival at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, you will be met by your private driver / guide and taken to your hotel for check-in. Depending on your time of arrival, you may begin with a tour of the old medina (ancient city) of Tunis. From the charming architecture to the picturesque souks (markets), the ancient medina is well worth a visit. HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3-star, 4-star, 5-star or 5-star deluxe hotels
2
Bardo Museum / Carthage / Sidi Bou Said

3
Dougga / Bulla Regia / El Kef
After breakfast you will travel to Dougga, the Roman Archaeological site. This enormous site is one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Tunisia, and it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The site overlooks the vast regions surrounding it and it’s not uncommon to see locals herding their sheep through the Roman ruins.
Continue north to Bulla Regia where you will find some of the best-preserved Roman villas that were built underground. You will also visit a basicila and an amphitheater with a large mosaic of a bear. St. Augustine of Hippo once visited Bulla Regia in 399AD and stood in this amphitheater to reproach the citizens for their lack of faith.
After your visit, travel to El Kef for the night. HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of guesthouse
4
El Kef / Makthar / Sbietla / Kairouan

5
Kairouan / Mides / Tamerza / Chebika / Tozeur
After an early breakfast, you will want to visit the amazing mosque of Sidi Okba, ancient medina and the Aghlabid pool. After your time exploring this historic city, you will start your journey into the desert region. Your first stop will be the famous mountain oasis town of Tamerza. You will also visit the impressive gorge and canyon of Mides and Chebika. HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3-star, 4-star, 5-star or 5-star deluxe hotels
6
Tozeur / Ong Jemel / Sahara

7
Tozeur / Douz / Matmata
After breakfast you drive across the beautiful salt flats of Tunisia and on to Douz, the ‘gateway to the Sahara’. Explore the market, museum and Tunisia’s largest palmery. You may be interested in a 1 hour camel excursion in the Sahara. Continue to Matmata where you will be spending the night in one of the troglodyte dwellings. In fact, at one time there were over 800 homes underground in Matmata. If you are a Star Wars fan, you will especially like this town. HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3-star, 4-star, 5-star or 5-star deluxe hotels
8
El Jem Coliseum / Mahdia / Monastir / Sousse

9
Sousse – free time or day excursion
After breakfast you will have the opportunity to explore Sousse. Founded in 800BC, there is plenty of history to be seen in this ancient city. The Great Mosque, Kasbah and the archeological museum all tell a story of Sousse’s ancient past. You can spend the afternoon shopping in the medina or return to your beach resort to relax or for a swim in the Mediterranean Sea. HOTEL OPTIONS: Choice of 3-star, 4-star, 5-star or 5-star deluxe hotels
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Nabeul / Kerkouane / Haouaria / Tunis

11
Depart Tunis
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for departure.