Departure to the Bardo Museum and its superb Roman mosaics, one of the most important collections in the world.The Bardo museum is situated in the old palace of the bey, in what was the countryside before, and offers both itself and and the exhibits to be admired. The tour around the museum is a tour through Tunisian history, though dominated by Punic, Roman and Christian periods.
Continuation to Carthage and remainders of the splendours of Tunisia's past. There will be visits to the gigantic Punic Ports, the Antonin Baths, the Tophet as well as the Theatre. Declared a national monument the town of Carthage and nearby Salammbo abound in vestiges of the Punic and Roman empires, baths, dwellings, temples, shrines and the fabulous naval port of the Carthaginians.
For a thousand years, Phoenicians were masters of the Mediterranean and over 200 war ships and innumerable merchant vessels were sheltered in the nearby port of Salammbo. At its center the Admirals Island still exists and archeologists are reconstituting the pavilion with its shrine and docks. Next to the ports the ancient sanctuary of the goddess Tanit (Tophet) a quiet, shady square of hundreds of funeral steles
Disfruta de un completo tour que te sumergirá en las ruinas de Cartago, el hermoso pueblo costero de Sidi Bou Saïd y el Museo del Bardo.
Destacamos
- Conoce el pasado glorioso de Cartago a través de sus restos arqueológicos
- Piérdete por las laberínticas calles de Sidi Bou Saïd, una joya del Mediterráneo
- Admira la impresionante colección de mosaicos romanos que acoge el Museo del Bardo
Déjate impresionar por las ruinas de Cartago. Fundada en el año 814 A.C por mercaderes fenicios, esta ciudad de pasado glorioso fue hogar del célebre Aníbal, si bien su verdadero apogeo llegó de la mano de los romanos, cuando se convirtió en la joya de la corona de su imperio. Pasea entre sus vestigios y viaja a través de la historia.
Contempla las Termas de Antonino, de un tamaño colosal y orientadas hacia el mar; el anfiteatro y Tofet, una zona sagrada donde se ofrecían sacrificios a los dioses, entre otras reliquias. A continuación, visita Sidi Bou Saïd, una ventana al Mediterráneo. Situado sobre unos acantilados, este pintoresco pueblo destaca por sus radiantes casas blancas, con persianas azules y sus calles empedradas. Disfruta de vistas de infarto sobre la bahía de Túnez antes de hacer una parada para el almuerzo.
Ya con las pilas recargadas, es hora de adentrarse en el Museo del Bardo, residencia de auténticas joyas. Aquí tú guía te conducirá a través de una asombrosa colección de mosaicos romanos de todo tipo procedentes de excavaciones arqueológicas realizadas en Cartago. Terminada la visita guiada, dispondrás de tiempo libre para admirar otras exposiciones.
Discover an authentic Berber village with a visit to Takrouna. Combine incredible views over the Gulf of Hammamet with an immersive and informative experience.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Enjoy far reaching views over the Gulf of Hammamet, Sousse Hergla and the South plain of Kairouan
* Visit an authentic Berber Village
* Experience the weekly Market, or even a trip to the hammam
Marvel at the views from Takrouna, a Berber village built 200 meters above sea level on a high rock that commands spectacular views over the surrounding landscape. It is an original village whose name was probably related to the original tribe that migrated there from Andalusia with the expulsion of the Moors in 1609. The tradition would be for an immigrant family to settle and give the village its name. Learn this and more at your first stop.
Move on from Takrouna to Sidi Jedidi, located high up on a beautiful ridge. This village is famous for its weekly market so spend some time browsing the local handicrafts or, if a little relaxation is needed, take a trip to the thermal hammam.
Conoce dos de los lugares que no deberías perderte en tu vacaciones en Túnez: el Museo Nacional del Bardo y Sidi Bou Said.
DESTACAMOS:
* Admira una de las mejores y mayores colecciones de mosaicos romanos
* Repasa la historia de Túnez a través del arte
* Recorre las pintorescas calles de Sidi Bou Said
Visita uno de los museos más grandes del Mediterráneo, el Museo Nacional del Bardo, y descubre una de las colecciones de mosaicos romanos más sobrecogedoras del mundo. Con treinta y cuatro salas repartidas en tres plantas, el museo es un reflejo del cruce de culturas en Túnez durante varios milenios y acoge también varias obras griegas, una colección de cerámica procedente del norte de África y Anatolia, además de colecciones de arte cristiano e islámico.
Pasea por las diferentes dependencias y siéntete apabullado ante la cantidad y belleza de las obras, que abarcan desde la prehistoria hasta la civilización romana, pasando por la cristiana, árabe, púnica o fenicia. Entre sus joyas, destaca ‘El triunfo de Neptuno’, el mayor mosaico vertical existente, con 13 metros de altura.
A continuación dirígete a Sidi Bou Said, una espectacular ventana al Mediterráneo que te enamorará con sus inmaculadas casas blancas de persianas azules. En este pueblo costero, que ha sabido conservar su tranquilidad y encanto, tendrás tiempo libre para pasear por sus estrechas callejuelas, disfrutar de excelentes vistas desde los acantilados, saborear un té de menta o probar la famosa “shisha”.
You’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into a Star Wars movie on this trip to Tataouine. George Lucas named Luke Skywalker’s home planet, Tatooine, after this desert town. First, you’ll stop at Sebhket el Melah, a huge salt lake where you can breathe in the salty air and marvel at the shimmering surface. Then, you’ll drive deeper into the desert, to Tataouine itself.
This bustling place is famous for its souks, and you’ll have time here to barter for pottery, fabrics and colourful Tunisian bowls. Next, it’s on to the Berber village of Chenini, an abandoned hilltop settlement of mudbrick houses, some of which date back to the 12th century. After a break for lunch, you’ll visit some more ‘ghorfas’ – multi-level granaries, whose vaulted cells doubled as grain stores and safe houses for the Berbers of old. They’re amazing feats of engineering and look like they’ve been plucked from a Star Wars set, so don’t forget your camera
Visite las 3 ciudades más llamativas de Túnez en un día. Visite el anfiteatro romano mejor preservado del norte de África en El Jem. El monumento religioso más antiguo del Islam La Gran Mezquita en Kairouan y el Monastir con el mausoleo del legendario presidente Habib Bourguiba.
There's more to Djerba than sands and sunshine. This trip lets you delve deeper into this beautiful island, dubbed the ‘island of the lotus eaters' by Homer for being where Ulysses and his crew were bewitched by a diet of lotus flowers. Your tour begins with a drive over the ancient causeway. Have your camera ready as you cross this low rock bridge, built by the Romans during the time of Hadrian. Then it's on to Guellala. This whitewashed village is a pottery centre, home to houses and caverns stuffed with earthenware pots, bowls and amphorae. Snap up some souvenirs and visit the Guellala Museum to find out more about traditional Berber life. Next, you'll return to Djerba to see La Ghriba synagogue. All bright blue tiles and pillars, this 4th-century BC enigma is said to contain stone from Solomon's temple. Finally, it's on to Houmt-Souk, Djerba's pretty capital, where you can mooch around the maze-like streets and haggle for bargains in the souks.
1st day: Tunis/Hammamet /Sousse /El Djem/ Matmata/ Douz Sahara desert
After breakfast departure from Tunis or Hammamet or Sousse to the adventure and drive to El JEM to visit its ancient Roman Amphitheatre which was built by the Romans under proconsul Gordian, who was acclaimed Emperor at Thysdrus, around 238 and was probably mainly used for gladiator shows and chariot races. Its stones were used for building the nearby village of El Djem and transported to the Great Mosque in Kairouan. The ruins of the amphitheatre were declared a World Heritage Site in 1979 .It is capable of seating 35,000 spectators.
After that we continue to Matmata, Berber villages of Star Wars notoriety, but more importantly, centre of the most extensive number of traditional troglodyte pit homes in the region. The landscape is barren and marked with fissures, crags and small tabletop mountains. Lunch in Matmata at the Typical Hotel. Sidi Driss.
After Lunch,we visit the cave dwelling house and a Berber family in Matmata .Then drive to Douz. It is a town in southern Tunisia, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara.” In previous times it was an important stop on the trans-Saharan caravan routes. Douz is a major palm oasis and as such a large producer of “Diglat Noor” dates. On arrival you can make an optional camel ride (13 Euros) to discover the sand dunes. Overnight in Douz in the Hotel Sun Palm Douz 4*, and Dinner.
2ND Day: Tozeur /4*4 Chevika Tamerza /Kairouan
After breakfast we will have an early departure to Tozeur crossing the salt lake of Chott El Jerid. Famous for the phenomenon of mirage. Short stop to make some pictures. Arrival to Tozeur, one of the largest southern settlements, this quarter is famous for the unique decorative architecture in brick. Visit of the medieval old town of Tozeur and
departure with 4x4 vehicles into the desert to Chevika and Tamerza and there is a possibility to organize an optional excursion (15 EUROS) to visit Ong Jmel the site where they make the Star Wars and the English patient.
Drive to Gafsa to have lunch in Yugurtha Palace 5*. After lunch we continue to Kairouan to make a panoramic visit of this Holy city .arrive back to your hotel.
Wildlife-watching. A Zulu-themed show. And a slice of traditional Tunisian entertainment on top. This afternoon and evening trip serves up a taste of the different faces of Africa. Your destination is Friguia Animal Park, near Hammamet. Tunisia's first ever safari-style park, its beautiful grounds host 53 species of animals in big, natural-style enclosures. Roam the walkways to get close up to tigers, elephants, giraffes, crocs, sealions and all manner of other animals. Then it's time for a delicious Tunisian dinner in the Park's circular Shaka restaurant. As you tuck in, you'll be treated to an exuberant Zulu show featuring infectious drumming, tribal dances and melodic songs - you'll be on your feet in seconds. And as you pose for photos with the dancers, the spotlight switches to North Africa. Settle back as high-energy Berber drummers, sequinned belly dancers and pot-balancing acts take the stage. Free-flowing red wine and soft drinks are included, too.
We'll take you through 3,000 years of Tunisian history tonight. Your venue for the evening will be the Medinat Alzahra Parc, a 12-acre museum of living history. The first thing you'll see will be a traditional Bedouin camp scene, where we'll ease you in to the entertainment with a short belly dancing show. Then, when you're ready, we'll take you to the basement of the Medinat for a banquet dinner. The food on offer will be traditionally Tunisian, so expect the likes of couscous and tagines, all washed down with cups of mint tea. The most exciting part of the night will take place after dinner, when you'll be led to a lakeside amphitheatre for a lights and lazers show. Every flash and bang in this display has been designed to represent an event in Tunisia's history. But don't be misled by the name, it's not just the violet strobes and golden spotlights that tell the story of the past. You'll watch stunt men, fighters and dancers all work together to re-enact the timeline.