Discover Northern Tunisia in 2 Days

Tunis, Tunisia
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the historical and cultural richness of northern Tunisia on an unforgettable two-day trip! Start by exploring Testour, a charming city with mosques inspired by Spanish architecture. Continue to Dougga, a Roman UNESCO World Heritage Site, where each ruin tells the story of a glorious past. Be amazed by the panoramas of El Kef, with its varied monuments and famous mausoleum. The next day, dive into antiquity in Sufetula, then visit Kairouan, the fourth holiest city of Islam, where you will discover architectural treasures and experience the animation of traditional souks. This tour is an immersion in Tunisian heritage, combining discovery, gastronomy and breathtaking landscapes. Don't miss this unique adventure!

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Accommodation for one night in a 4* hotel in Sbeitla in DP
  • Entrance fees to the sites mentioned
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Testour, Dougga, Kef
  1. Tastur
    2h
    Start your trip with a visit to Testour, a charming city known for its distinctive mosques inspired by Spanish churches. The Great Mosque of Testour is distinguished by its unique minaret, equipped with a counterclockwise clock and upside-down numbers.
  2. Dougga
    3h
    Head to Dougga, a beautiful Roman town on a hill, surrounded by olive groves and overlooking green fields and wooded hills. Built in golden stone, Dougga integrates harmoniously into the Kalled Valley and the Teboursouk Mountains. A UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, Dougga is considered one of the most impressive Roman ruins in Africa.

    Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
  3. Le Kef
    3h
    Direction el Kef, where you can explore the old town perched on a cliff, offering panoramic views of the valley. This historic area is home to a variety of monuments from different eras and religions, including cisterns and Roman baths, an ancient church dedicated to St. Peter, an 18th-century Jewish synagogue beloved by Muslims, and three adjacent cemeteries for Muslims, Jews and Christians. The most emblematic site of the city is the mausoleum of Sidi Bou Makhlouf, famous for its white domes and octagonal minaret decorated with emerald green ceramics.

    End your day with dinner and a night in Sbeitla.
Day 2: Sbeitla, Kairouan
  1. Sbeitla
    3h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, explore the ancient site of Sufetula, which is partly integrated into the modern city of Sbeitla. This city, which evolved almost a millennium and a half after Sufetula, is today an important urban center of the Upper Steppe region.
  2. Kairouan
    4h
    Then head to Kairouan, the fourth holiest city in Islam. Discover its main monuments, including the Great Mosque of Okba Ibn Nefaa, the basins of the Aghlabids and the mausoleum of Sidi Sahbi.

    Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, then dive into the vibrant medina. Stroll through the traditional souks and visit the carpet workshops.

    Return to your place of residence to conclude your day.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please wait in the hotel lobby or upon arrival at the airport or port

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children from 2 years old

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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