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Medina of Tunis - Stop AtThe old medina of Tunis
Explore the historic heart of Tunis, considered one of the best-preserved Arab-Muslim cities and listed since
1979 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was one of the most important and richest cities in the Islamic world. Some 700 monuments including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, medersa and fountains bear witness to this remarkable past. The old medina of Tunis was in an oval shape, surrounded by a continuous wall and dominated by a Kasbah, seat of the government. It is built around the religious center of the great Ezzaitouna mosque, opening onto a large esplanade serving both as a market, as a place for public meetings and as a place for military parades, in the vicinity of which the Souks of the merchants were organized.
Stop AtBARDO NATIONAL MUSEUM
It is one of the most important museums in the Mediterranean basin and the second museum on the African continent after the Egyptian Museum in Cairo for the richness of its collections. It traces the history of Tunisia over several millennia and across several civilizations through a wide variety of archaeological pieces. Housed in a former beylical palace since 1888, it offers a prestigious and magnificent setting for the exhibition of many major works discovered since the beginnings of archaeological research in the country
Stop At CARTHAGE
By the sea, Carthage is located on the outskirts of the capital of Tunisia, Tunis. It is known for its archaeological sites. Founded by the Phoenicians in the first millennium BC, it was the seat of the powerful. Carthaginian (Punic) empire, defeated by Rome in the second century BC. It now houses a sparse collection of thermal baths, theaters, villas and other ruins, many of which offer an unobstructed view of the Gulf of Tunis.
Stop AtSIDI BOUSAID
Take the time to end your day well, enjoy a stroll through the alleys of this magnificent village, with blue doors and windows and white walls
Admire the architecture of the buildings that dominate the bay of Tunis and taste a good Mint flavored tea.
- Inclusive of all park entry fees
- Lunch provided during the tour
- Complimentary mineral water available
- Professional English-speaking guide and driver
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation
- Any Private Expenses
Journey through Tunis and its adjacent areas with an authorized guide from the Tunisian Tourism Office. Initiate your adventure with a leisurely walk in the old medina lanes (a Unesco World Heritage site), coming across key landmarks like Zitouna’s grand mosque. Make your way to the Bardo National Museum and take in the world’s largest collection of Roman mosaics. Then, set off to Carthage to delve into Punic and Roman archaeological remnants. Deepen your understanding of this significant heritage, and conclude your day with a visit to the quaint white and blue village of Sidi Bousaid.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
