Highlights of Tunisia

TTNS102: 6 Days Private Tour of Tunis - Carthage - Dougga - Kairouan - El Jem - Hammamet - Tunis
Tour Type: Private tour with English-speaking guide and experienced driver
Accommodation: Selected 4-5 stars hotels, also be open to your own choice

Highlights:
  • Explore Tunis city and visit a fantastic village, Sidi Bou Said.
  • Walk into the UNESCO World Heritage site of Dougga.
  • Know about the history of Tunisia at Kairouan holy city.
  • Have a look at the Roman Amphitheatre in El Jem.
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
From USD1969 per person Free Inquiry
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Day 1 Arrival in Tunis, Airport pick-up
After arrival in the airport, your guide and driver will wait for you at the arrival hall and accompany you to the well-selected hotel. For the rest of the day, you can have a good rest in the hotel or explore the city freely on your own.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Majestic Hotel or similar
Day 2 Tunis
Today we will head to explore the capital city, Tunis. First, we will drive to visit Sidi Bou Said, which is a fantastic village famous for the white walls and blue doors and windows. Here, you can appreciate the fascinating view of Mediterranean. Afterwards, we will proceed to visit Carthage ancient city, which has a history of over 3,000 years with many historical sites. Carthage Amphitheatre, a Roman amphitheater built in the 1st century, is the highlight.

In the afternoon, we will continue to visit the Bardo Museum, which houses many colorful and lifelike Mosaic. Many of the works here are perfectly preserved and through these works, you can learn about the major events then. The last stop today will be Medina, which is the political center and the second holiest site in Islam. After finishing the visit, you will be transferred to check into the hotel to have a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Majestic Hotel or similar
Day 3 Tunis - Kairouan
This morning, we will take a car to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Dougga, a city of diverse civilizations, including Roman, ancient Carthage and Byzantine. Upon arrival, you will be guided to visit the Capitol, which is the highest point of the city built in 166. The 10-meter-high (33-feet-high) wall and the six huge columns on the porch are very spectacular, which is suitable to take photos. The next stop will be the semi-circular theatre, which was built in 188 and can hold 3,500 people.

After lunch, we will continue to visit Bulla Regia, which is best known for its semi-subterranean houses built during Hadrian's time. After finishing the visit, you will be transferred to Kairouan and stay overnight here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Dar ALOUINI or similar
Day 4 Kairouan
After having a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we will head to visit the Sufetula Roman ruins, which is one of the few intact Roman cities in the world built at the beginning of the 2nd century. The whole area is centered on a Roman temple and surrounded by bustling markets. You could see the bathrooms, semi-amphitheater, Colosseum, life area and entertainment area here. Then continue to visit the Makthar, which is an important fortress built in the 3rd century BC by Numidians. After that, you will be transferred back to Kairouan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Dar ALOUINI or similar
Day 5 Kairouan - Hammamet
Today, you will be guided to walk through the Kairouan old town area and visit the Kairouan Mosque, which is the fourth most important mosque in Muslim society and holds an important place in the hearts of Muslims across North Africa. Later, visit the Aghlabid pools, which was built in 862 and offered water to the local areas that are short of water during the decades.

After lunch, we will visit the hometown of Roman Amphitheatre - El Jem. Then you will have some free time to walk around the El Kantaoui port, where you can have a cup of coffee and buy some souvenirs. Afterwards, take a car to Hammamet and stay overnight here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Golden Tulip Taj Sultan Resort or similar
Day 6 Hammamet - Departure Tunis
Today you will be escorted to Tunis airport to take your homebound flight. Your pleasant private Tunisia tour will end here. Bon Voyage!

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year Round
USD2049
USD1969
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English speaking guide as itinerary specifices
  • Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flights into and out of Tunisia
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tunisia visa fee
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