Gateway to Tunisia

3 Days 4 nights

A Perfect Introduction to Tunisia’s Highlights – Ideal as a Standalone Trip or Morocco Add-On

Starting from : $1,280 CAD per person

Tour Highlights

Discover Hammamet’s charming Old Town
Explore the Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem
Visit Kairouan, one of Islam’s holiest cities
Enjoy a guided walk through the Medina of Tunis
Ideal add-on to Morocco adventures

Tour Overview

🕒 Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

👥 Group size: Flexible

(Base rate applies to groups of 4 travelers.
Pricing varies depending on group size and travel dates.
Please contact us for a personalized quote.
Discounts available for groups of 8 or more.)

Activity Level: Easy — Light walking and sightseeing

🚗 Travel Style: Private / Small Group

📅 Best Season: Year-Round

👥 Ideal For: Cultural Travelers, First-Time Visitors and regional travelers adding Tunisia to a multi-country journey (e.g., Morocco)

🌍 Tour Add-On: Ideal for Morocco trips or nearby country visits

🏨 Accommodation: Local 5★ Hotels

🗣️ Language: English / French

(Other languages available upon request — please contact us)

Inclusions

Airport pick-up & drop-off
3 Nights in a 5★ Hotel - Double occupancy standard rooms. (Single supplement applies)
Hotel breakfast & Dinner as specified in the itinerary (Beverages and alcohol not included.)
Certified Multilingual Guides (EN/FR) (Other languages available
upon request — additional fees may apply. Please contact us for details. )
Entrance tickets to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicles
Tunisian hotel tax.

Exclusions

International airfare to/from the tour.
All lunches (unless otherwise specified)
Visa fees and processing (if applicable)
Single room supplement
Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, phone calls, souvenirs)
Gratuities :
- $20 CAD per person per day
Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Any additional expenses caused by force majeure events beyond our control (e.g., weather, strikes, transportation delays, or natural disasters)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Tunis – Hammamet

🚐 Estimated Drive Time: 📍 Tunis→ Hammami – approx. 1 hrs

Upon landing at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, meet your guide and begin your exploration of Tunisia's coastline with a visit to:

Hammamet Old Town
Step inside the warm, golden-stone walls of this charming medina, where the architecture—with its blue-shuttered white houses—creates a familiar yet magical atmosphere reminiscent of Sidi Bou Said. Wandering through its flower-filled alleyways feels like entering a storybook world, with vibrant blossoms and winding paths composing picture-perfect scenes at every turn.

🍽️: Dinner (Hotel Buffet)
🛏️: Local 5★ Hotel in Hammamet
🚐: Private car/coach.

Key Features:
🌊 Coastal Mediterranean charm
🌺 Enchanting old-world medina
📸 Photogenic blue-and-white accents

Day 2: Hammamet ➤ Kairouan ➤ El Jem ➤ Sousse

🚐 Estimated Drive Time: 📍 Hammamet → Kairouan – approx. 2 hrs → El Jem – approx. 1 hr → Sousse – approx. 1 hr

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Kairouan:

Aghlabid Water Basins (UNESCO World Heritage) [15-min visit]Visit these 9th-century engineering marvels, originally built to solve severe water shortages. Though only two of the original fifteen basins remain, they stand as a testament to ancient ingenuity.
Great Mosque of Uqba (Okba Mosque) [30-min visit]
As North Africa's first and greatest Islamic mosque (established 670 AD), this architectural marvel features:
- Prayer hall for 3,000 worshippers (+5,000 in courtyards)
- Ancient Islamic library with rare manuscripts
- Academic center for Maliki jurisprudence
  Recognized among Islam's four holiest sites (with Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem), it remains a vital UNESCO-protected spiritual landmark.
Sidi Sahib Mausoleum (Barber's Mosque) [20-min visit]

Explore this 17th-century mausoleum dedicated to a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, famed for bringing three of the Prophet’s sacred hairs back from Mecca.

After lunch, journey to El Jem to witness one of Rome's greatest African legacies -

Amphitheatre of El Jem (UNESCO, 1979)

As one of only three remaining major Roman amphitheaters and the second-largest ancient arena after Rome's Colosseum, its remarkable preservation showcases optimal Roman engineering and acoustics.

Conclude your day in the resort city of Sousse, where you'll visit

Port El Kantaoui, the Mediterranean's most beautiful garden harbor.

Stroll through this picturesque garden marina just north of Sousse. With space for over 300 yachts,

elegant cafés, and sea views, it’s one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful modern ports.

🍽️: Breakfast + Dinner (Hotel Buffet)

🛏️: Local 5★ Hotel in Sousse

🚐: Private car/coach.

Key Features:
🕌 Foundational Islamic architecture
🏟️ World-class Roman monument
⚓ Idyllic Mediterranean harbor

Day 3: Sousse ➤ Tunis

🚐 Estimated Drive Time: 📍 Sousse → Tunis – approx. 2 hrs

Upon arrival in the capital, visit the

Bardo National Museum (closed Mondays)

The Maghreb's largest museum and home to the world's finest collection of Roman mosaics. Housed in a 15th-century beylic palace, this architectural gem showcases Tunisia's archaeological treasures through brilliantly preserved artifacts that narrate three millennia of Mediterranean history.

After lunch, explore the legendary

Archaeological Site of Carthage (UNESCO 1979). Perched on Byrsa Hill overlooking the African coast facing Rome, this Phoenician-founded empire (8th century BC) grew to dominate Mediterranean trade before its dramatic fall to Rome. Walk among the ruins where Hannibal once strategized, seeing remnants of the formidable Punic ports and the Roman Capitol that later replaced them.

Conclude your day in

Sidi Bou Said, the iconic blue-and-white cliffside village 20km northeast of Tunis. This UNESCO-noted settlement charms visitors with its:
- Café des Nattes: The historic stepped café immortalized in heritage lists
- Andalusian-Mediterranean fusion: Whitewashed walls with cobalt blue accents cascading down to the sea
- Artistic legacy: Former haunt of European painters and writers captivated by its play of light on azure doors against white lime

Stroll the cobblestone lanes where jasmine-scented breezes mingle with echoes of centuries past, as the setting sun paints the white architecture in golden hues over the Mediterranean.

🍽️: Breakfast + Dinner (Hotel Buffet)
🛏️: Local 5★ Hotel in Grammath
🚐: Private car/coach

Key Features:

🏛️ World-class mosaic collections

⚓ Ancient maritime superpower ruins

💙 Postcard-perfect Mediterranean aesthetics

Day 4: Tunis ➤ International Airport

🚐 Estimated Drive Time: 📍 Tunis → Carthage International Airport – approx. 30 mins

After breakfast at the hotel, visit:

Tunis Medina (UNESCO World Heritage)

Step into the living tapestry of this 9th-century Arab quarter, where the air carries centuries-old aromas of cumin, saffron, tanned leather, and orange blossoms. Recognized by UNESCO in 1979, the medina preserves its 13th-century Hafsid dynasty layout with Ottoman-era additions - a maze where artisans still hammer copper, weave silk, and stitch babouches as their ancestors did. Nearly 3,000 workshops hum alongside medieval monuments, including the Al-Zaytuna Mosque (Africa's second-oldest university) and the Dyers' Souk where rainbow-colored wool drips like liquid light.

Transfer to Carthage International Airport for departure.

Departure from Tunis.

BON VOYAGE!

🍽️: Breakfast (Hotel Buffet)

🚐: Private car/coach.

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