Explore the rich history, diverse cultural influences, and glorious landscapes of a North African gem, once a crossroads of wealthy and powerful civilizations.
Three thousand years of rule by Phoenicians, Berbers, Romans, Arabs, Turks, the French, and others left splendid ruins, walled medinas, peaceful oases, ornate mosques—and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Captivating Cultural and Geographical Wonders
Discover the Mediterranean capital city of Tunis, and experience the ancient ruins of Carthage, with its centuries-old baths, temples, and theaters. Admire the world’s greatest collection of Roman mosaics in the National Bardo Museum. Venture to several of the country’s perfectly preserved Roman ruins, including Dougga, one of the most complete Roman archaeological sites in North Africa. Wander fascinating souks, meander through sacred sites, and behold magnificent views over the Sahara. Along the way, savor Tunisia’s traditional hospitality and cuisine, which will add to the pleasures of this exceptional program.
Highlights
- Experience one of North Africa’s best-kept secrets, Tunisia, on an extraordinary journey through its ancient wonders left behind by mighty civilizations
- Delight in an expert-guided tour of the world’s largest collection of Roman polychrome mosaics at Tunis’s National Bardo Museum
- Walk in the footsteps of Hannibal with experts at Carthage, the once-formidable Phoenician imperial settlement razed by Rome, now a sprawling archaeological site near Tunis
- Take a guided tour of Kairouan, one of Islam’s holiest cities, and its Great Mosque of Kairouan (c. 670 A.D.), one of Islam’s earliest and most influential houses of worship
- Join experts at the finest Roman ruins outside Italy, including Dougga, North Africa’s best-preserved Roman city, and the Amphitheatre of El Jem, which rivals Rome’s Colosseum in scale
- Enjoy inside looks at the Phoenician-Roman port city of Sousse and the Sousse Archaeological Museum, which holds the world’s second-largest Roman mosaic collection
- Explore the engineering marvel of Zaghouan’s Temple of Waters, built in 139 A.D., and its network of subterranean chambers that once supplied water to ancient Carthage
- Uncover the secrets of Kerkouane, the world’s only fully preserved Punic city, accompanying experts behind the scenes of the Mediterranean’s earliest known private baths
- Journey back in time with experts at Monastir’s perfectly intact ribat (fortress), erected by early Arab conquerors in 796 A.D.
