Carthage & Cap Bon Peninsula Loop
Start from Tunis and loop around the Cap Bon Peninsula to see Punic ruins, coastal fortresses, and white medinas.
A short self-drive route suitable for a quick holiday or second-time visitors. Driving distances are short, leaving time for the beach every day. Stay around Carthage first, then follow the east coast to Kelibia, and round the tip of the peninsula back to Hammamet. This route skips the Tunis Medina and the southern desert. Public transport on the peninsula does not cover the ruins and beaches, making car rental the best option.
In July and August, the seaside is lively and hotels are busy, so advance booking is required.
Day by day
Day 1 · Carthage & Sidi Bou Said
Tunis（Carthage、Punic Ports of Carthage、Sidi Bou Said）
Drive about 20 minutes from the airport to Sidi Bou Said. After picking up your car, do short suburban trips, or use the TGM light rail to connect the sites.
Stay: Sidi Bou Said & Carthage
Day 2 · Nabeul to Kelibia
Hammamet（Nabeul Souk & Pottery、Neapolis Archaeological Site & Nabeul Museum） → Kelibia（Kelibia Fortress、Kelibia Fishing Port）
Drive along the highway and east coast road to Nabeul (approx. 75 mins), then to Kelibia (approx. 50 mins).
Nabeul's Friday market is the liveliest; you can plan your trip to fall on a Friday.
Stay: Kelibia Old Town and Fishing Port
Day 3 · Tip of the Peninsula & Korbous
Kelibia（Kerkouane、El Haouaria Roman Quarries (Ghar El Kebir)、Djebel Sidi Abiod & El Haouaria Falconry） → Hammamet（Korbous）
Head north to Kerkouane and El Haouaria, drive along the west coast to Korbous, and return to Hammamet, about a 3-hour drive.
Stay: Hammamet Old Town and Center
Day 4 · Hammamet Medina & Beach
Hammamet（Hammamet Medina & Kasbah、Hammamet Beach）
Explore the Medina and the beach on foot in the morning. In the afternoon, take the highway to the airport to return your rental car (approx. 1 hour).