Discover one of the oldest medinas in the Arab world. With its monumental gates, narrow streets, colorful souks and enchanting inhabitants, you are bound to be charmed. The tour includes an inter-faith exploration of the city, where Muslims, Christians and Jews have long coexisted in harmony. Your guide will also unveil some emblematic Zaouias, the soufi centers where spirituality and mysticism are ever-present.
Explore Carthage with a Punic scholar who will transport you back in time. In the heart of the ancient city, you’ll plunge into the epic of Carthaginian civilization, exploring its power, its conflicts with Rome, its captivating surrender, and the installation of the Roman Empire in Carthage. Your passionate guide will lead you through Antonin’s Baths, Saint-Louis Cathedral and magnificent Roman villas, revealing the cultural and historical treasures that Tunis holds in secret.
Let yourself be pampered on your excursion to Dougga, a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site. A car awaits to take you to the best-preserved African-Roman city in North Africa. Your guide, a master of Numidian and Roman history, will show you its capitol, forum and theater, and immerse you in its captivating history. After an enriching exploration, extend your day at a farm offering breathtaking panoramic views. Here, you’ll savor dishes that celebrate local flavors in an idyllic setting.
Accompanied by a private guide, you’ll spend two hours immersing yourself in the heart of the not-to-be-missed Bardo Museum. Housed in a former 19th-century beylical palace, it is home to one of the world’s finest collections of mosaics. Step back in time, discover the fascinating ways of life of an era gone by, and end your journey with a visit to the Mahdia Room. Here, the unlikely cargo of a Greek ship that sank off the Tunisian coast over two millennia ago awaits you.
Immerse yourself in the splendor of Sidi Bou Saïd, a Tunisian coastal village that transports you to a world of Mediterranean elegance. Your adventure begins at “La Maison du Baron d’Erlanger”, an architectural masterpiece featuring a subtle blend of Arab and Andalusian styles. Take a walk through the gorgeous paved alleyways, where the white and blue architecture creates a truly breathtaking canvas. Your guide will lead you through the history, architecture, and culture of this emblematic place. You’ll be fascinated by the secrets of the Café des Nattes and the history of the Tunisian families who made Sidi Bou Saïd their most cherished seaside village.
Revive for a brief few hours the vibrant days of la Goulette. Your car will drop you off at the gates of this lively district, where a guide will take you back in time to relive the excitement prevailing at the beginning of the last century, when the Maltese and Jewish communities largely populated this northern suburb of Tunis. Contemplate the historic buildings, houses and synagogues that bear witness to this bygone era, and round off your stroll with a taste of the specialties so typical of this former fishing port.