Discover Tunisia’s ancient history and timeless beauty on this cultural travel adventure.
On this cultural journey, Tunisia will captivate you with its layered record of conquest, from its Phoenician and Roman ruins to its medieval mosques and Ottoman forts. In Tunis, experience the spiritual legacy of the Zitouna Mosque and the 18th-century Dar Ben Abdallah Palace. Visit the ancient ruins of Carthage, the metropolis captured by Rome, and experience the picturesque blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Saïd, which has attracted artists for over a century. Wander through the mesmerizing ruins of Dougga and Bulla Regia, where Roman villas and well-preserved mosaics transport you back in time.
Discover the coastal streets of Sousse and Monastir, and unveil the secrets of El Jem’s grand amphitheater, comparable in scale to Rome’s Colosseum, and the untouched ruins of Kerkouane, the world’s only preserved Punic city. Continue to Kairouan, one of Islam’s holiest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will tour the Great Mosque, the Aghlabid Basins, and the vibrant medina.
Highlights
- Experience one of North Africa’s best-kept secrets, Tunisia, on an extraordinary journey through its ancient wonders left behind by mighty civilizations.
- Gain private insight into Tunisia’s rich artistic and cultural history during a special visit to the Bardo Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of Roman mosaics.
- Wander the ruins of Carthage, once a powerful Phoenician city and rival to Rome, where you’ll explore Punic ports and richly mosaicked Roman villas.
- Discover Kerkouane, a rare and well-preserved Punic city untouched by Roman rebuilding, perched dramatically above the Mediterranean.
- Travel along Tunisia’s captivating coast to visit the seaside fort of Kelibia, an Ottoman-era stronghold with sweeping views of the sea.
- Delight in Tunisia’s diverse flavors, from seaside lunches in Kelibia to traditional fare in the medinas of Kairouan and Tunis.
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