Tunisia Explorer: Hammamet & Douz

Duration: 10 Days

Prices From:: AU$ 2,404

FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: The tour allows you to combine the splendour of the Mediterranean with many excursions offering a unique glimpse into the traditional lifestyle and culture of the Tunisian people.

Tunisia is both a popular Mediterranean getaway, and a treasure trove of Roman, Arab and Islamic history. Discover the home of legendary Carthage on this 10 day journey, which offers the perfect blend of history and relaxation.

The holy city of Kairouan is considered the fourth most important pilgrimage city in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Pilgrims and non-pilgrims alike flock to the Great Mosque of Sidi-Uqba, which dates back to 670AD. Go on to the Coliseum of El Jem. Africa’s most impressive Roman ruin is second only in size to its counterpart in Rome.

Beachside Tunisia awaits you! Discover why Hammamet is a favourite vacation spot for Europeans. With your time at leisure, relax beside some of the Mediterranean’s clearest waters, or shop for some of Hammamet’s famous jasmine souvenirs. Return to Tunis, where shopping can feel like stepping back in time as you hunt for bargains in souks little changed since the 19^th century.

When the Romans razed the Punic city of Carthage in 146BC, it brought an end to a flourishing trade empire. Today’s Carthage is an affluent suburb of Tunis, and the ruins are a major tourist attraction. A visit here will be the highlight of a day that also includes the Medina of Tunis and the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said.

Visit the Berber-speaking community of Matmata, distinctive for its underground troglodyte structures, where some of the locals still live today. Go on to Douz to explore the Sahara, with the option of a camel ride through the desert.

Fans of the film The English Patient will recognize Chott El Jerid, the largest salt pan in Tunisia. You’ll stop here on the way to Tozeur, a large oasis in the desert famous for its date exports. Your last stop before returning to Tunis is Gafsa, once home to a thriving civilization dating back 15,000 years.

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Duration: 10 Days

Prices From:: AU$ 2,404

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Day 1

Arrive Tunis

You will be met by Goway's representative and transferred to your Beach hotel in Hammamet.

Meal Plan	Dinner
Duration	1 Night
Accommodation	Le Sultan Hotel More Info
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The Le Sultan is a modern resort hotel set amid lush greenery between two sandy beaches, within four kilometres of Hammamet city centre. From the moment you arrive you will be greeted by the hotel's friendly and professional staff who will strive to meet your …
The Le Sultan is a modern resort hotel set amid lush greenery between two sandy beaches, within four kilometres of Hammamet city centre. From the moment you arrive you will be greeted by the hotel's friendly and professional staff who will strive to meet your every need, ensuring you a truly relaxing and soothing stay in this wonderful hotel. The rooms at this superb hotel are fully equipped with the finest facilities including internet and fine furnishings, ensuring you have a relaxing and carefree stay.

Facilities

Bar(s)

Boutique(s)

Conference Facilities

Daycare/Babysitting Service

Gym/Fitness Centre

Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service

Lounge(s)

Parking

Pool (s)

Restaurant(s)

Room Service

Sauna

Tennis
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Day 2

Tunis to Douz

Travel to El Jem to visit the 3rd century Roman amphitheatre (a replica for the one in Rome). Then to Matmata via Gabes, lunch in Hotel Marhala Matmata Visit the troglodytes houses. Continue to Douz for overnight stay.

Drive to Nouil, Blidet and Zaafrane to enjoy optional camel ride.

Meal Plan	Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Duration	1 Night
Accommodation	Sahara Douz Hotel More Info
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Day 3

Douz to Hammamet

Today you will travel to Tozeur via Chott El Jerid, the doorway to the Sahara. You will cross the Salt Lake which was made famous in the film "The English Patient". Arriving in Tozeur you will visit and then continue to Gafsa where you will stop for lunch. After lunch you will continue on to Hammamet, making a short stop in Kairouan along the way. Dinner and overnight at your beach hotel in Hammamet.

Meal Plan	Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Duration	7 Nights
Accommodation	Le Sultan Hotel More Info
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Le Sultan Hotel

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The Le Sultan is a modern resort hotel set amid lush greenery between two sandy beaches, within four kilometres of Hammamet city centre. From the moment you arrive you will be greeted by the hotel's friendly and professional staff who will strive to meet your …
The Le Sultan is a modern resort hotel set amid lush greenery between two sandy beaches, within four kilometres of Hammamet city centre. From the moment you arrive you will be greeted by the hotel's friendly and professional staff who will strive to meet your every need, ensuring you a truly relaxing and soothing stay in this wonderful hotel. The rooms at this superb hotel are fully equipped with the finest facilities including internet and fine furnishings, ensuring you have a relaxing and carefree stay.

Facilities

Bar(s)

Boutique(s)

Conference Facilities

Daycare/Babysitting Service

Gym/Fitness Centre

Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service

Lounge(s)

Parking

Pool (s)

Restaurant(s)

Room Service

Sauna

Tennis
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Day 4

Tunis - Carthage - Sidi Bou Said

Today you will depart for Tunis to see Souks that are virtually unchanged since the 19th century. You will also visit the Medina and the renowned Bardo Museum.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will continue to Carthage, the historical Roman site and then to the village of Sidi Bou Said, an architectural treasure representing the typical way of Tunisian life.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Hammamet.

Meal Plan	Dinner

Day 5