Tunisia
10 nights 14 Departures Available
View All Dates & BookA wealth of history, ancient archaeology and pretty villages, Tunisia’s little landmass has seven UNESCO sites, from the ruins of Roman Africa to medieval medinas and the domes of Kairouan
Shaped by Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Byzantine and Berber influences, Tunisia spans centuries with fascinating relics of its past. The ruins of Roman Carthage are the third city to be built on the site; Dougga covers a 65-hectare hilltop with superbly preserved remains of a Roman town; Kerkouane reveals a Phoenician-Punic way of life; and El Djem is a hugely impressive, oval-shaped amphitheatre. Interspersed with these, we visit the beautiful town of Sidi Bou Said; Tabarka, its cobbled pavements and scents of shisha epitomising authentic Tunisia; Bulla Regia’s underground Roman villas; and the still inhabited troglodyte town of Matmata. Hammamet’s low-rise buildings are ‘never taller than a tree’; and Tozeur, an oasis city, is a charming and disarming place, and the launch pad for an optional 4x4 excursion to the Star Wars landscape of the Sahara sand dunes.
Fly from London to Tunis. Transfer to the Tunisian 5-star El Mouradi Gammarth for two nights.
Visit the ruins of ancient Carthage, on the eastern lake shore. Continue to the picture-postcard coastal town of Sidi Bou Said. Later visit the Bardo Museum and Tunis Medina.
(B, L, D)
Travel to the ruins of Dougga, with temples, baths, a theatre and colonnades. Continue to the very traditional port town of Tabarka. Overnight at the Tunisian 4-star Hotel El Mouradi Hammam Bourguiba.
(B, L, D)
Visit Bulla Regia, with Berber, Punic and Roman origins with semi-subterranean Roman Villas. Continue to Hammamet for two nights at the 5-star Radisson Blu Hammamet.
(B, L, D)
Tour the Cap Bon peninsula, where vineyards and citrus groves give way to sleepy towns and secluded beaches; later visit Hammamet medina. Continue to the coastal ruins of Kerkouane, thought to have been abandoned in the 3rd century BC and listed by UNESCO as the only example of a Phoenician, and Punic city to have survived.
(B, L, D)
Visit the ‘Holy City’ of Kairouan, the medina, Great Mosque of Sidi Oqba and the Sidi Sahbi Mausoleum. Continue to Tozeur, set within sight of the Sahara in Tunisia’s south-western reaches and sandwiched between a huge dry salt lake, and a large and lush palmeraie. Two nights at the Tunisian 4-star El Mouradi Tozeur.
(B, L, D)
Visit the Tozeur historic medina, a tightly packed maze of beautiful buildings and buzzing activity; and the Dar Cherait Museum of Tunisian art and artefacts, housed in a restored mansion. Optional excursion by 4x4 vehicle to the Sahara sand dunes, the oasis town of Nefta, and the rock formations of Onk Jemal, the Star Wars filming location (bookable locally).
(B, L, D)
Travel through the striking landscape of the dry Chott el Djerid salt lake to Douz, ‘the gateway to the Sahara’. Visit the town’s Sahara Museum, highlighting the history and culture of Saharan nomadic life. Overnight at the Tunisian 4-star Melia Mouradi Douz.
(B, L, D)
Travel to the Berber town of Matmata, to explore the troglodyte houses. Continue to El Djem (4 hrs), to visit the 3rd-century AD Roman amphitheatre and El Djem Archaeological Museum. Continue to Sousse, for two nights at the 5-star Mövenpick Sousse Hotel.
(B, L, D)
Full day Sousse tour to explore the medina and souks. Later, enjoy our Unique Experience, an afternoon lecture at the Ribat.
(B, L, D)
Transfer to Tunis airport for the return flight to London; or extend your stay in Sousse.
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Tunisian hotel ratings normally equate to one category lower by British standards.
On occasion alternative hotels of a similar standard may be substituted.
Enjoy a lecture on Tunisia’s history from a university professor in Sousse’s Ribat. The fort, located in Sousse city centre was originally constructed in the 8th century and has since been modified and expanded to become one of Tunisia’s most famous and best preserved monastic fortresses.
Here is a list of the accommodation you can stay in for this tour. Occasionally we use alternative hotels, or have a choice of hotels to choose from which will be detailed when booking.
A Tunisian 5-star hotel located on the beach, close to Carthage. Restaurant, bar, WiFi (free) and 507 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, mini-bar and satellite TV.
A Tunisian 4-star mountain hotel in Ain Draham. Restaurant, bar, pools, spa and WiFi (free). 151 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, satellite TV and balcony.
A 5-star beachfront hotel, near Hammamet Beach. Restaurants, bars, pools, spa and WiFi (free). 274 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, satellite TV and balcony.
A Tunisian 4-star hotel located within 10-minute walk from Musée Dar Cheraït. Restaurants, bar, pools, spa and WiFi (free). 255 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, satellite TV and balcony.
A Tunisian 4-star hotel close to Sahara Museum. Restaurant, bar, pools, and WiFi (free - only in the lobby). 180 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, satellite TV and balcony.
A 5-star resort on the beachfront in the heart of city. Restaurants, bars, pools, sauna and WiFi (chargeable). 618 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV and terrace or balcony.
Add extra nights to your tour at the starting or ending hotel.
You can find out more about the country on the travel guide.
Carthage to Kairouan
22 Feb 25, 22 Mar 25 and 16 more
Based in cosmopolitan Tunis and the sea and sand city of Sousse, take a fascinating journey through time, from the ancient archaeological sites of Roman Africa to Islamic architecture
From £1095 pp
incl Flight
Grand Tour of Turkey
15 Mar 25, 5 Apr 25 and 12 more
A journey through the cities and the centuries, via coasts, peaks and plateaus, enjoy a comprehensive circling of significant sights, from Istanbul, at ‘the bridge of continents’, to ancient sites, intriguing culture and ethereal landscapes
From £2895 pp
incl Flight
Grand Tour of Morocco
16 Mar 25, 14 Sep 25 and 17 more
A superb circling of Morocco, this is a journey from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains, seashore to Sahara sands, Imperial cities to oasis towns, and souks to spectacular scenery
From £4095 pp
incl Flight
Grand Tour of South Africa
15 Jan 25, 12 Feb 25 and 8 more
From cities to townships and tribal communities, from Garden Route scenery to Winelands estates and historic battlefields, and from wildlife game drives to lake and harbour cruises, this multi-faceted tour reveals South Africa’s landscapes, culture, and heritage
From £7295 pp
incl Flight
Classical Tour of Greece
13 May 25, 16 Sep 25 and 6 more
Discover the cities, temples, museums, theatres and ‘marbles’ of classical Greece from Athens to Delphi & Olympia, the rock monasteries of Meteora and the dramatic Peloponnese scenery
From £2875 pp
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The below departures are available - please click into the booking process for a quote and to book.
| Date | Two sharing | Solo traveller | ||
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| 15 Feb 25 (10 nights) | Sold Out | £1595pp | ||
| 15 Mar 25 (10 nights) | Sold Out | £1645pp | £1830pp | |
| 28 Feb 26 (10 nights) | Solo Group Departure | £1595pp | Book now | |
| 14 Mar 26 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (4 Rooms Remaining) | £1645pp | £1830pp | Book now |
| 04 Apr 26 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (3 Rooms Remaining) | £1745pp | £1930pp | Book now |
| 02 May 26 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (3 Rooms Remaining) | £1795pp | £1980pp | Book now |
| 05 Sep 26 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (4 Rooms Remaining) | £1925pp | £2110pp | Book now |
| 26 Sep 26 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (5 Rooms Remaining) | £1895pp | £2080pp | Book now |
| 24 Oct 26 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (4 Rooms Remaining) | £1695pp | £1880pp | Book now |
| Date | Two sharing | Solo traveller | ||
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| 05 Apr 25 (10 nights) | £1895pp | £2100pp | Book now | |
| 03 May 25 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (5 Rooms Remaining) | £1895pp | £2100pp | Book now |
| 06 Sep 25 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (4 Rooms Remaining) | £1695pp | £1900pp | Book now |
| 27 Sep 25 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (1 Room Remaining) | £1695pp | £1900pp | Book now |
| 25 Oct 25 (10 nights) | No Single Supplement (3 Rooms Remaining) | £1695pp | £1900pp | Book now |
Private Groups Available
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 10 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 9 lunches and 9 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
The following extensions are available to book with this tour. Please click through to the booking process to check your preferred departure date and to make a reservation.
Extra nights are priced per person, per night.
Please contact us to check availability and book alongside your tour.
Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements
Mövenpick Sousse
(per night) £35 (Apr £45; May-Oct £63)
Single supplement £15 (Apr-Oct £20)
Half board £15
Sea view room £11