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Tunisia Family Vacation offered by supplier M20394 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 8 day(s) Group Size: 4 people Destination(s): Tunisia   Specialty Categories: Cultural Journey   Archeology/History   Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 1205 Pound Sterling (GBP) Maximum Per Person Price: 2195 Pound Sterling (GBP)

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Tunis. Land at Tunis International Airport under your own arrangements. On arrival you will be met by a our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Tunis. Begin the day with a guided tour of the ruins of ancient Carthage. Visits will include Byrsa Hill, the Tophet, the Punic Ports and Antonine Baths, then continue to the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said for lunch. This afternoon an immersion in medieval North Africa awaits you this morning when you walk through the thronging souqs inside Tunis’s walled medina.

Day 3: Bulla Regia and Dougga. Some of the greatest treasures of the Roman world lie inland from Tunis in what was the ancient province (and former kingdom) of Numidia. First visit Bulla Regia, once capital of the 2nd century Numidian king Micipsa, and see the well preserved Roman underground villas; then this afternoon continue to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dougga, and explore what are arguably the finest Roman ruins in Tunisia.

Day 4: Bardo Museum, Port El Kantaoui. Arrive Sousse. This morning visit Tunis’ famed Bardo Museum where a world class collection of brilliantly executed Roman mosaics and sculpture is on display, then drive to the marina of Port El Kantaoui for lunch (payable locally). In the afternoon continue the short distance to Sousse, a town noted for its white sandy beaches and impressive UNESCO World Heritage listed walled medina, for a walking tour through the old city and visit to the Ribat fortress. Accommodation: Stay for 4 nights at the Movenpick Resort & Marine Spa (2 Sea View Rooms)/Movenpick Resort & Marine Spa (Terrace Suite & Sea View Room).

Day 5: Kairouan and El Djem. After breakfast, drive to Kairouan, a city revered as the fourth holiest site in the Muslim world. On arrival visit the fortress-like Great Mosque of Obka with its distinctive square minaret, then enjoy a walking tour of the historic souqs. Following lunch with a local family return to Sousse via the magnificent Roman amphitheatre at El Djem. The structure is in a better state of preservation that the Coliseum in Rome. Below ground the visitor can walk through the tunnels and dungeons that once held wild animals and gladiators.

Day 6: Sousse. Today will be at leisure in Sousse.

Day 7: Sousse. Today will be at leisure in Sousse.

Day 8: Farewell to Tunisia. Transfer to Tunis International Airport.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price Includes:
- Accommodation and sightseeing as described.
- The service of our representatives throughout your time in Tunisia.
- Private English speaking expert guide for all sightseeing.
- All entrance fees for specified sightseeing.
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned mini-van.
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners).
- Portage at hotels and airport.

Price Excludes:
- International flights.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa fees (if applicable).
- Any meals other than described in the itinerary.
- Any sightseeing not listed in the itinerary.
- Gratuities.
- Items of a personal nature including telephone calls, alcoholic drinks, laundry and room service.

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