TUNISIA UNESCO SITES TOUR

Description  :

Tunisia Unesco sites tour is a journey in time…between the punic and the roman history, between the arabo-islamic architecture and the andalousian heritage.

Despite its small area, Tunisia, rich in historical and cultural heritage, has 8 monuments classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. With this circuit, enjoy a 100% cultural visit and visit these monuments one by one … Start in Tunis and discover its old medina and its archaeological site of Carthage, continue to Dougga passing by Lake Ichkeul, then explore Kairouan, El Jem and Kerkouan !

About the Tunisian UNESCO sites tour :

• Duration : 9 days
• Departure time : 8h30 am
• Support : All of Tunisia (our team picks you up wherever you are)
  
• Confirmation : immediate 
• Guide : Arabic – French – English – German – Italian
  
• Type of transport : Air-conditioned vehicle
  
• Excursion approved by the Tunisian Tourist Office
• Cancellation: free up to 7 days before the date of the excursion

Highlights :

• Take advantage of your address pick-up where you are in Tunisia
• Discover a large part of northern Tunisia
• Visit all monuments and sites listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in Tunisia
• Discover the archaeological site of Carthage, the medina of Tunis and the village of Sidi Bousaid
• Explore the ruins of Dougga and discover the Roman heritage in Tunisia
• Discover nature at Ichkeul national park
• Discover Kairouan, the holy city and visit its large mosque
• Visit Sousse and Monastir and discover their monuments
• Explore Kerkouane, the only un romanized Punic site in Tunisia
• Visit the Roman amphitheater of El Jem
• Possibility to personalize the circuit according to your desires

Jour 1 : Bienvenue en Tunisie 

Arrival, reception at the airport by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Free day and possibility of free stroll.

Accommodation: 4 * Hotel

Day 2: The medina of Tunis

After breakfast, you will have time to stroll through the alleys of the old medina of Tunis, the first UNESCO World Heritage site. A guided walk under the explanations of your guide concerning the medresas, the mosque and the other monuments.

After the meal you will visit the famous Bardo museum: 2nd most important museum in the world after that of Cairo for its collection of mosaics.

Total route: 9 km / 30 min.
Accommodation: Belvedere Fourati (Tunis)

Day 3: The ruins of Carthage

Dominated by the hill of Byrsa, this site rich in ruins and ancient vestiges deserves a whole day of visits.

After the meal a stroll in the alleys of Sidi Bousaid remains essential with a good tea to degenerate in the coffee of the delights.

Total route: 40 km / 1H
Accommodation: Belvedere Fourati (Tunis)

Day 4: Ichkeul and Testour the Andalusian city

We will leave Tunis to head to the famous archaeological site of Utique. We continue to Bizerte where we will visit its old port, its medina and enjoy a good grilled possson bought at the corner market.

We will then head towards Ichkeul the national park or mountain and this lake make the park a unique site in the world.

Departure to the site of Dougga via Testour in the Andalusian city par excellence or we will visit its famous mosque: Installed at the top of the minaret, a clock, whose peculiarity lies in its hands which turn in opposite directions and the figures which are placed there Upside down.

Day 5: The ruins of Dougga

After breakfast, departure to the archaeological site of Dougga. This site is perched on the top of a hill at 571 m above sea level and overlooks the fertile valley of the Khalled wadi. Before the annexation of Numidia by Rome, Thugga had more than six centuries of history and was, in all likelihood, the first capital of the Numidian kingdom. The impressive ruins that are visible today give an idea of the resources available to a Romanized Numidian city.

Lunch and departure to Kairouan, the holy city of Tunisia and the quintessential Aghlabid city where we will spend the night.

Route: 2h45 min, 167km
Accommodation: Hotel Kasbah 5 *

Day 6: Kairouan, the holy city

After breakfast, departure and visit of the city of Kairouan, starting with the great Okba Ibn Nafaa mosque.

Visit of the Aghlabid basins: the image of majestic hydraulic installations, considered to be the most important in the Middle Ages, then continue to the “Sidi Sahbi” mausoleum, one of the most revered places in Kairouan.

Free afternoon to stroll through its wonderful medina and visit its authentic alleys.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 7: The Roman amphitheater of El Jem

The visit will begin with the Coliseum of El Jem, the second most important Coliseum after that of Rome without forgetting its famous museum.

After the meal departure to Sousse to visit its magnificent medina which is part of the partimnes of UNESCO.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Route: 2h30 min, 160km
Accommodation: Hôtel Mouradi Sousse

Day 8: The Punic site of Kerkouane

Departure to Cap Bon crossing Nabeul, the pottery capital of Tunisia. Arrival in Kerkouan and visit of the site considered the only intact Punic site.

Continue to Haouaria to visit its famous Punic caves.

Departure to Tunis and overnight

Route: 5h20 min, 320km
Accommodation: Hôtel Belvedère Fourati

Day 9: End of the break

A free day depending on your flight schedule. Transfer to the airport and end of our services.

Hope to see you again in Tunisia for another breakaway.

Route: 5h20 min, 320km
Accommodation: Hôtel Belvedère Fourati

Price details

The prices below correspond to the proposal in the circuit. This rate may change depending on our email exchanges and the modifications you wish to make to the program. We are there to personalize the circuits according to your desires