Tunisian Adventure With Hammamet Extension

2012 Season
Departs From: Tunis

From 1,213EUR

Length: 11 days from Tunis to Tunis, or 12 days incl. travel

Overview

From Berber villages and awe-inspiring historical architecture to spectacular rocky gorges, Tunisia’s enchanting blend of European sophistication and Arabian exoticism awaits you. From Tunis, continue on to the medina and mosque of Sousse, the old town of Monastir, impressive El Djem with its Roman Colosseum, and Sfax on the Gulf of Gabes. At Matmata, see the incredible underground troglodyte village used in the original Star Wars movie, then—via Tamezret, Douz, and Kebili—the salt lake of Chott el Jerid. You’ll be enthralled as you travel on the Red Lizard train through the spectacular gorges of Selja before visiting the Roman ruins at Sbeitla. After the Grand Mosque at Kairouan, return to Tunis for the night before transferring to the “garden resort” of Hammamet for the next three overnights.

Note:

December 18 departure - Christmas week

Duration: 11 Days

Schedule:

Start Date	End Date
01 April, 2012	11 April, 2012
13 May, 2012	23 May, 2012
10 June, 2012	20 June, 2012
24 June, 2012	04 July, 2012
22 July, 2012	01 August, 2012
05 August, 2012	15 August, 2012
19 August, 2012	29 August, 2012
02 September, 2012	12 September, 2012
09 September, 2012	19 September, 2012
16 September, 2012	26 September, 2012
30 September, 2012	10 October, 2012
07 October, 2012	17 October, 2012
14 October, 2012	24 October, 2012
28 October, 2012	07 November, 2012
11 November, 2012	21 November, 2012
25 November, 2012	05 December, 2012
09 December, 2012	19 December, 2012
19 December, 2012	29 December, 2012

City Highlights

Headsets throughout the tour

Visits Sousse, Monastir, El Djem, Sfax, Gabes, Matmata, Douz, Chott el Jerid, Tozeur, Sbeitla, Kairouan, Dougga, Tunis, Carthage, Sidi-Bou-Said

Note:

December 18 departure - Christmas week

Scenic Highlights

Sahara Desert

Day 1   Arrive in Tunis, Tunisia. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to see some of Tunis. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Day 2   Tunis–Sousse–Monastir–El Djem–Sfax. This morning, drive to Sousse, known as the “Pearl of the Sahel” and blessed with a mild climate. Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, and Arabs who settled in this beautiful fertile city have left their imprint. Walk through the medina with its tiny, colorful shops and bustling with local activity, and enjoy a visit to the mosque. Leave Sousse and head towards Monastir, a city nestled in the shade of its walls. Here, visit the Old Town. Then we head for El Djem. This impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site features the remains of an imposing 3rd-century Roman colosseum that originally seated 30,000. Today’s destination is Sfax on the Gulf of Gabes, a former Barbary pirate stronghold and now Tunisia’s second-largest city. (B,D)

Day 3   Sfax–Gabes–Matmata–Tamezret–Douz. After a visit to the Medina of Sfax, journey to Gabes, an oasis by the sea and famous for its spice market. Later, turn inland and head for Matmata, renowned for its underground troglodyte village that was inhabited until the 1960s and served as the setting for the original Star Wars film. Follow the twisting road and stop in Tamezret, a complete contrast to Matmata and featuring stone houses and streets lined with high walls. Continue to the desert outpost of Douz, the largest oases in western Tunisia and gateway to the Sahara. Later, take an optional camel ride into the desert. (B,L,D)

Day 4   Douz–Kebili–Chott el Jerid–Tozeur. Travel via Kebili and cross the salt lake of Chott el Jerid to Tozeur, an important oasis on the ancient caravan route between Algeria and Tunisia. How about an exciting optional Jeep excursion to the mountain oasis of Chebika? This evening, consider an optional folklore show with dinner. (B,L)

Day 5   Tozeur–Red Lizard Train–Gafsa–Sbeitla–Kairouan. After breakfast, drive to Metlaoui Selja to board the “Old Bey’s” train, known as the “Red Lizard.” The spectacular 2-hour rail journey through the narrow Selja gorges affords plenty of opportunity to take stunning photographs. Following a lunch stop in Gafsa, travel to Sbeitla for an included visit to the Roman ruins. On to the sacred city of Kairouan for an overnight stay. (B,L,D)

Day 6   Kairouan–Dougga–Tunis. This morning, visit the Grand Mosque in Kairouan before the journey to El Fahs, then on to Dougga for lunch and a visit to the best-preserved Roman remains— the most extensive in Tunisia and spectacularly set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. Later, head for the capital city of Tunis for the next two nights. (B,L,D)

Day 7   Tunis. Excursion to Carthage & Sidi-Bou-Said. A delightful blend of ancient and modern, Tunis has a colorful medina and a contemporary city center. Enjoy included excursions to the ancient Carthage city ruins and to the Andalucian-looking village of Sidi-Bou-Said, and also visit the famous Bardo Museum, housing the finest Roman mosaics in the world. (B,D)

Day 8   Tunis–Hammamet. Transfer to Hammamet for a 3-night stay at the first-class Sindbad, Hammamet hotel. (B,D)

Day 9   At Leisure in Hammamet. Relax and enjoy Tunisia’s “garden resort,” spend time on the beach, or maybe go to the Old Town to discover the Medina. (B,D)

Day 10   At Leisure in Hammamet. Relax and enjoy Tunisia’s “garden resort,” spend time on the beach, or maybe go to the Old Town to discover the Medina. (B,D)

Day 11   Hammamet–Tunis. Transfer to the Tunis airport where your vacation ends. (B)

Meals:  Buffet breakfasts (B); 4 lunches (L); 7 dinners (D)

Hotel Information:  TUNIS Sheraton (SF), SFAX Golden Tulip (F), DOUZ El Mouradi (F), TOZEUR El Mouradi (F), KAIROUAN El Kasbah (SF), HAMMAMET Sindbad (F)

Guides

Services of a professional Tour Director while touring

Transportation

If transport to or from airport is required, please let us know. Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Red Lizard train ride


Terms and Conditions

Note: Flights are NOT included with the Tour and unless otherwise stated above transfers are also NOT included.

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