Gorgeous Tunisia and Ancient Cities 3 Nights - with THY on December 30 (New Year's Special)
Day 1 Istanbul – Tunis
Meeting 3 hours before the flight in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Tunis at 09:00 with Turkish Airlines flight TK661. Upon arrival in Tunis at 10:00 local time, our city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Habib Bourguiba Boulevard, described as the “Champs-Élysées Boulevard” of Tunis, Independence Square, the Clock Tower, which has become a symbol of the city, and St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral, the largest structure in Tunis dating back to the colonial period, are among the places to be seen. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in the Hammamet region and free time. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in the Hammamet region.
Day 2 Tunis
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the tour Görkemli Tunus’un Tarihi İzleri (Tunis & Carthage & Sidi Bou Said & Bardo Museum). Our tour begins with Tunis. In this city, which is not only the capital but also the political, commercial, and cultural center of the country, we will have the opportunity to witness both modern and old Tunis blended together. We then depart for Carthage, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and founded by the Phoenicians, which was once one of the centers of the Roman Empire in Africa. After a lunch break here, we head to Sidi Bou Said, the pearl of Tunis. In this enchanting town, famous for its cobblestone streets and blue-and-white houses, we will take a photo break accompanied by Mediterranean views. Our final stop is the Bardo Museum, one of the most important museums in the Mediterranean region. The museum hosts a rich marble collection featuring Roman gods and emperors, as well as the world’s largest collection of Roman mosaics. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in the Hammamet region.
Day 3 Tunis
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the tour Görkemli Antik Kentler (Kairouan & El Djem & Sousse). Our tour begins with Kairouan, considered one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the region and home to the Great Mosque, and regarded as the fourth holiest city in Islam after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem. We then move on to El Djem, where we will see the impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa. After seeing this remarkable structure, where 35,000 spectators once gathered to watch gladiator fights during the region’s most glorious period, we continue to Sousse, the country’s third-largest city and one of its tourism centers. Known for its magnificent scenery, market stalls in the labyrinth-like medina in the city center, and its walls, after the lunch break in this city we head back to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in the Hammamet region.
Day 4 Tunis – Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures. Then, at the time announced by our guide, we depart for the airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Istanbul at 18:20 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 664. Arrival at 23:15 local time and the end of our tour.
What's Included
Turkish Airlines round-trip flight ticket between Istanbul – Tunis – Istanbul
Airport taxes
Airport – hotel – airport transfers
3 nights – 4 days half-board accommodation in 4-star hotels
3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
New Year’s Gala Dinner
Panoramic Tunis city tour
Glorious Historical Sites of Tunis Tour (Tunis & Carthage & Sidi Bou Said & Bardo Museum)
Glorious Ancient Cities Tour (Kairouan & El Djem & Sousse)
Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
Exit Tax
Travel Health Insurance (15 Euro)
Extra tours and personal expenses
Optional guide and driver tips
Tourist city taxes + Carthage + Bardo Museum + Kairouan + El Djem entrance fees: 150 USD (Will be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.)