Tunisia

A North African Mediterranean country combining Carthaginian ruins, blue-and-white towns, the Sahara and beach resorts.

Tunisia lies in northern Africa, with the Mediterranean to the north and east. The capital, Tunis, has a World Heritage medina and the Bardo Museum, and nearby are the ruins of Carthage and the blue-and-white town of Sidi Bou Said. Sousse, Kairouan and El Jem are known respectively for their medina, as a holy Islamic city and for a Roman amphitheater. The island of Djerba is a seaside resort, and Tozeur and Douz in the south are gateways to the Sahara. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to travel, and summer suits beach holidays. Tunis-Carthage International Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Tunis
• Djerba
• Sousse, Kairouan & El Jem
• Tozeur
• Hammamet
• Douz
• Kelibia
• Le Kef
• Tabarka & Aïn Draham
• Tataouine

Itineraries

• Tunisia Classic North-South Loop – Head south from Tunis to the oases and the Sahara, then return north via El Jem, connecting major World Heritage sites.
• In-Depth Tunisia: From the Mediterranean to the Sahara – Explore the north and the Sahel by train, rent a car to head south, and finish with a flight out of Djerba Island.
• Carthage & Cap Bon Peninsula Loop – Start from Tunis and loop around the Cap Bon Peninsula to see Punic ruins, coastal fortresses, and white medinas.
• Northern Tunisia Ancient Ruins & Coast Self-Drive – Loop around the northern coast and inland ancient cities, from Carthage to Dougga, and on to Cap Bon.
• Southern Fortresses & Sahara 7-Day Itinerary from Djerba – Starting and ending in Djerba, explore fortified granaries, Ksar Ghilane desert camp, Douz, and Tozeur Oasis.
• Algeria & Tunisia Ancient Heritage – Fly across two countries, connecting Tipasa, Timgad, Carthage, Dougga, and Kairouan.