OVERVIEW

Experience the picturesque artists’ paradise of Sidi Bou Said and the impressive ruins of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a scenic coastal drive to the picture-perfect village of Sidi Bou Said, an enchanting jumble of blue-and-white houses that dot the hills overlooking the glittering Bay of Tunis. You’ll stroll along winding cobblestone streets with views of soaring Bou Kornine Mountain as a spectacular backdrop, and explore quaint shops filled with local handicrafts and antiques. Discover the stunning ruins of Carthage, once the western Mediterranean’s commercial center. Learn Carthage thrived after its founding in 800 BC by Phoenician settlers led by fabled Queen Dido, but the city was devastated during the 2nd- and 3rd-century BC Punic Wars. You’ll discover that Romans resettled the ruins in 44 BC and built their city into the third-largest city on the Mediterranean Sea. As you view remains of the Roman harbor, an amphitheater and the fascinating Baths of Antonius Pius, you’ll feel history come to life on this enlightening journey from the present into the ancient past.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Wander the meandering streets and inviting shops of charming Sidi Bou Said.
• Explore the remarkable ruins of ancient Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Discover the expansive Roman Baths of Antonius Pius and age-old harbors of Carthage.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Wander through a wonderfully atmospheric medieval section of Tunis and a beautiful whitewashed town nearby that perches on a promontory overlooking the sea. UNESCO declared the Medina of Tunis a World Heritage site for its hundreds of historic monuments, which include mosques, mansions and a royal mausoleum. Seeing these fabulous buildings, mostly from the 12th through 16th centuries, will leave you with a great sense of the town’s fabulous wealth and power during that time period. The neighboring town of Sidi Bou Said is also known for its architecture, which is predominately painted white and blue. Although you must walk uphill to reach the town center, it will be well worth the effort. The views of the sea are absolutely stunning. During free time, you might shop for ceramics, relax at a clifftop café or simply stroll the photogenic streets. The ambiance couldn’t be more laid-back and inviting.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the Medina of Tunis, a medieval neighborhood and UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Gaze out over the azure sea from the clifftop town of Sidi Bou Said.
• Enjoy the serenity of Sidi Bou Said, a bohemian whitewashed town with blue accents.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Reveal the essence of Tunis at a bustling souk and famed museum, explore the ruins of Carthage and relax in enchanting Sidi Bou Said on this comprehensive tour. You’ll discover the kaleidoscopic Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the city’s bustling centerpiece. Barter for goods ranging from leather to fine filigree or simply soak up the charismatic atmosphere of intense colors and rich scents before savoring a delectable lunch of Tunisian specialties at a popular local restaurant. Among the extensive Roman ruins of ancient Carthage, you’ll view the fascinating Roman Baths of Antonius Pius and the 1st-century BC amphitheater. Appreciate the postcard-ready artists’ paradise of Sidi Bou Said, overlooking the glistening Bay of Tunis and featuring enchanting blue-and-white houses. Enjoy time on your own to explore quaint shops filled with local handicrafts and antiques or visit the Dar el-Annabi Museum, once a palace. Perhaps cap your day relaxing with a refreshing mint infusion in a charming local tea house, reliving your journey through Tunisia’s mesmerizing treasures.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Wander through the lively Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Relish a delicious lunch of Tunisian specialties at a specially chosen restaurant.
• Explore the remarkable ruins of ancient Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Roam the meandering streets and inviting shops of enchanting Sidi Bou Said.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Delve into the remarkable past of Tunisia’s capital by meandering through the ruins of Carthage and the ancient medina quarter. The Phoenicians founded Carthage more than 3,000 years ago, and it became a powerful Mediterranean commercial empire. While exploring the remains of this UNESCO World Heritage site, you can expect to see temples, residential areas, a theater and the Antonin baths, most of which have retained their characteristic elements. The Roman influence is strong, a reflection of their occupation of Carthage for 800 years. The Medina of Tunis is also a UNESCO World Heritage site as it contains some 700 monuments built between the 12th and 16th centuries, when Tunis was among greatest and wealthiest cities in the Arab world. After a guided walk through the maze of narrow streets and alleyways, you will enjoy free time for shopping. The abundance of shops is astounding as is the variety of merchandise.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit two vastly different UNESCO World Heritage sites in just a few hours.
• Explore the ruins of Carthage, some of which were built during the Roman occupation.
• Walk through the lively Medina of Tunis, an ancient neighborhood full of shops.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Visit lively Tunis and the fascinating remains of the ancient city of Carthage on this coach and walking tour. You’ll begin your glimpse into Tunisia’s bustling capital city with a walking tour through the city’s modern section. As you wander past some of the city’s highlights, you’ll gain insight into the beguiling Tunisian way of life. Travel along Avenue Habib Bourguiba, an attractive thoroughfare lined with quaint cafés, monuments and five-star hotels. You’ll journey to the stunning ruins of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was once the western Mediterranean’s commercial center. Learn Carthage thrived after its founding in 800 BC by Phoenician settlers led by fabled Queen Dido, but the city was devastated during the 2nd- and 3rd-century BC Punic Wars. You’ll discover that Romans resettled the ruins in 44 BC and built their city into the third-largest city on the Mediterranean Sea. As you view remains of the Roman harbor, an amphitheater and the fascinating Roman Baths of Antonius Pius, envision life in this once-thriving and now tranquil setting.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour the contemporary section of Tunis to understand everyday life in this boisterous capital city.
• View charming cafés, monuments and five-star hotels along Tunis’ Avenue Habib Bourguiba.
• From your coach, see the remarkable ruins of ancient Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Discover the expansive Roman Baths of Antonius Pius and age-old harbors of Carthage.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Gain an understanding of how the surrounding ancient Roman towns collected and stored the water that was so vital to their survival and prosperity. Emperor Hadrian built the aqueduct that supplied spring water from towering Zaghouan Mountain to Carthage, and you will view the remains of this architectural wonder that stretched for more than 80 miles. It is one of the best-preserved Roman aqueducts among the hundreds built in Europe and North Africa. While visiting the towns of Oudna and Mohammedia, you will see impressive sections of the aqueduct. When the water reached Carthage, much of it was held in massive cisterns, some of which are still intact, as you will discover. The aqueduct ended at the Antonin baths, a 2nd-century complex so massive and historically significant that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site. Although the Vandals destroyed much of the baths in the 5th century, they are still a sight to behold.

HIGHLIGHTS

• View well-preserved sections of one of the lengthiest Roman aqueducts ever built.
• See the massive cisterns where much of the water was held in ancient Carthage.
• Wander through the aqueduct-fed Antonin baths, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.