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Tunisia 9 days Trip Code: XTN
Adventure Level
A
MEDITERR ANE AN SE A
Nature & Cultural Wildlife Discovery
Tunis Explore the Medina Dougga Carthage Sousse Kairouan TUNISIA El Djem
Makthar Roman site & Great Mosque Sbeitla
Lef Kef
Tunisia Explorer
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Carthage · Ride camels in the Sahara Desert · Explore the imposing amphitheatre of El Djem
Tozuer
Douz Matmata Home to troglodytes
R A HA SA RT SE DE
El Djem Roman amphitheatre
Matmata troglodyte home
Tunisia is a fascinating introduction to North Africa. Explore El Djem the third largest amphitheatre in the Roman Empire and arguably Tunisia's greatest highlight. Discover Carthage, a site of great importance to Roman history and spend a night in the desert sleeping under the stars. Venture off the beaten track and walk in Jugurtha's Mountain. Finally, visit a troglodyte house in the village of Matmata, made famous as Luke Skywalker's home in Star Wars.
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Itinerary
the vibrant capital. Day 2 Tunis Follow your guide on a tour of Tunis' medina and Bardo Museum. In the afternoon you'll explore the UNESCO site of Carthage and pretty Sidi Bou Said. Day 3 Sfax Travel to Kairouan and stop by the great mosque, then drive to El Djem and enter the impressive amphitheatre. Spend the night in Sfax, Tunisia's `second city'. Day 4 Desert Camping Join a tour of Sfax medina. In the afternoon, you'll visit the troglodyte houses in Matmata. Then it's onto Douz, the gateway to the Sahara, where you'll visit a museum and camp overnight in the desert.
Essentials
Sahara. In the afternoon, you'll visit the colourful and vibrant medina and try your hand at haggling. Day 6 Tozeur Visit a lush palm-filled oasis and travel on the famous Red Lizard train through spectacular scenery. Day 7 Le Kef Drive to Sbeitla and visit the Roman site of Makthar. The modern town, lying 900m above sea level, overlooks the Roman remains and is known for its scenic views. In the afternoon, you'll continue to the mountain town of Le Kef. Day 8 Tunis Visit the Roman ruins at Dougga and the Andalucian city of Testour before continuing back to Tunis. Day 9 Fly home.
2012
Sat 11 Feb - Sun 19 Feb Sat 31 Mar - Sun 8 Apr Sat 7 Apr - Sun 15 Apr Sat 15 Sep - Sun 23 Sep Sat 20 Oct - Sun 28 Oct Sat 10 Nov - Sun 18 Nov Fri 21 Dec - Sat 29 Dec Sat 29 Dec - Sun 6 Jan
With flights
Without flights
Day 1 Fly to Tunis. Free time to explore
Day 5 Tozeur Drive to Tozeur at edge of
Graded easy. This is a busy trip covering the highlights of Tunisia in one week with a lot of travelling. Activities Walking, city tours, discover natural wonders Transport Minibus, on foot, camel, train Accommodation Hotel (7nts), camping (1nt) Meals included 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 6 dinners
2013
£899 £939 £939 £939 £979 £899 £979 £979
With flights
£699 £699 £699 £699 £699 £699 £699 £699
Without flights
Sat 9 Feb - Sun 17 Feb Sat 30 Mar - Sun 7 Apr
£929 £949
£699 £699
All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). Single room option from £90. For insurance details see p193. Flights Direct flights with Tunis Air from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change.
Insider's view
Tunisia offers an eclectic mix of sites and a history which is both interesting and surprising. Our guide was wonderful and really did his best to ensure all our questions were answered and more. Visiting a troglodyte home in Matmata was a personal highlight for me as well as the impressive El Djem amphitheatre. David Phillips - Operations Manager
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Tozeur Average Daily Max Temp °C 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average Daily Hours of Sunshine 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 11 9 8 7 7
For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/XTN
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