Welcome, Traveler!
Join Ruba
Price for 1 traveler starts at: $1,349*
Get free e-brochure
Loading...

About this tour

Escorted Package Includes
Round trip flights NYC-Tunis
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 9 nights First Class accommodations
2 nights El Mouradi Gammarth 1 night Hotel Dar Ismail 2 nights Eldorador Ksar Rouge 2 nights Hotel Yadis 1 night Marhaba Royal Salem 1 night Golden Yasmin Mehari All transfers 13 meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
Ancient ruins of Carthage Visit Bardo & Dar Cherait Museums Island of Djerba ▲ Tozeur: Mar 19, 26; Apr 23; Dec 24 departures will be accommodated at the Hotel Ramla

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Depart the USA

Depart the USA for Tunisia. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

Day 2: Arrive in Tunis

Arrive in Tunis and transfer to your hotel. This evening enjoy a welcome drink
Overnight: Tunis

Day 3: Bardo Museum, Carthage & Tunis City Tour

Following breakfast, start your day with a visit to the Bardo Museum, a former Ottoman palace housing one of the finest collections of Roman and Carthaginian mosaics in the world. Next, visit the ancient Roman ruins of Carthage with ample time to visit the US war cemetery and learn about Tunisia's role in World War II. Continue to the nearby picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said, whose architecture was inspired by its Andalusian settlers. Following Sidi Bou Said, drive into the heart of old Tunis for a walking tour of the medina, Tunisia's historic heart. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Tunis
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Northwest Tunisia Excursion

This morning depart Tunis for the northwest part of the country, taking scenic, rural roads, with your first main destination being Bulla Regia. This well-preserved site has numerous examples of underground architecture, as well as well-preserved mosaics. From Bulla Regia, you drive north southeast to Dougga. Dougga is Tunisia's largest Roman site. Covering some sixty acres, Dougga was known as the city of temples and its existence is thought to date back to the 4th century B.C. Following your visit to Dougga, you head west to rural, northwest Tunisia
Overnight: Tabarka
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Sbeitla & Oasis Region Sightseeing

Today depart the northwest and head south along the western portion of Tunisia. You will have the opportunity to visit the ruins of Sbeitla. Known by its early Punic name, Sufetula, this impressive site seems to be literally in the middle of nowhere. During Roman times, olive trees were cultivated in this region and provided a flourishing olive oil export trade to Italy. From Sbeitla, continue southwest, with a late day arrival in Tozeur
Overnight: Tozeur
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Morning in Tozeur, Dar Cherait Museum

Enjoy a morning of leisure to explore Tozeur independently. This evening visit the Dar Cherait Museum, where you will learn more about Tunisia's vibrant history. An optional dinner and show in Tozeur is available locally
Optional: Mountain Oases by Horse Drawn Carriage with Lunch (AM)
Overnight: Tozeur
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Douz, Matmata & Ferry Ride to Djerba

This morning depart Tozeur going east via the Chott-el-Jerid, Tunisia's salt lake and then a stop in Douz, a small town that appears to be plopped down amidst the dunes. From Douz, travel through the semi-arid desert, eventually arriving to the region of Matmata. This region's crater-like topography is dotted with troglodyte dwellings. Then you will head east to the coast and take a ferry boat to the island of Djerba
Optional: Douz Camel Ride (AM)
Overnight: Djerba
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Island of Djerba Tour

Begin the day with an island tour of Djerba, an charming isle with a special Berber character. The tour eventually brings you to Houmt Souk, Djerba's main market town, which offers a distinctively Mediterranean feel, small in scale and a great place for shopping. The remainder of the day is at leisure. An optional dinner in Djerba is available locally
Optional: Half Day Guellela & Ethnological Museum (PM)
Overnight: Djerba
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Sfax & El Djem Tour

After breakfast, take a ferry from Djerba to the mainland and begin driving up the coast. Arrive in Sfax, Tunisia's second largest city, and enjoy a walking tour of its historic center. Continue onward to El Djem, known in Roman times as Thysdrus and noted for its amphitheater, which is similar to the Colosseum of Rome. Following your exploration of El Djem and the nearby El Djem Museum, head northeast to the seaside town of Sousse and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Sousse
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Kairouan, Nabeul & Hammamet

This morning depart Sousse and travel west to Kairouan. Today, Kairouan is a rather provincial town, though it was founded and developed in the 7th century. Then head back toward the coast with a stop in Nabeul, a town noted for its pottery production. Continue on to the beautiful seaside resort town of Hammamet. This evening enjoy special farewell dinner as you bid a fond farewell to your travel companions
Overnight: Hammamet
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: Depart for the USA

Depart Hammamet and transfer to the airport in Tunis for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Loading...

About Alitalia Vacations

Alitalia Vacations, the tour division of Alitalia Airlines, is operated by Gate 1 Travel, a leading worldwide tour operator. Alitalia Vacations offers air-inclusive vacations to Italy as well as to other cities and countries served by Alitalia in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond. Featured vacations include individual and group tours, touring itineraries, river and sea cruises, city stays, and special interest activities.

Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. has been transporting passengers and cargo throughout the world since 1947. Its services include the typical and closely related activities carried out by airlines companies such as flight and ground operations, marketing, business strategies, and sales. In Italy, Alitalia serves 24 airports with 1,265 flights a week. In Europe, the Company serves 45 airports with 928 weekly flights. In the rest of the world, Alitalia planes take off and land at 14 airports with 101 flights every week.

For 27 years, Gate 1 Travel has offered More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. From its headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and through its network of local offices including Rome, Italy, Gate 1 Travel develops and operates tours throughout the world. Gate 1 Travel has extensive experience as one of the leading tour providers to Italy. Combined with our state-of-the-art online reservations systems, Gate 1 Travel in cooperation with Alitalia, offers the very best in tours to Italy and beyond through Alitalia Vacations.

Booking Policy

Alitalia Vacations, the tour division of Alitalia Airlines, is operated by Gate 1 Travel, a leading worldwide tour operator. Alitalia Vacations offers air-inclusive vacations to Italy as well as to other cities and countries served by Alitalia in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond. Featured vacations include individual and group tours, touring itineraries, river and sea cruises, city stays, and special interest activities.

Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. has been transporting passengers and cargo throughout the world since 1947. Its services include the typical and closely related activities carried out by airlines companies such as flight and ground operations, marketing, business strategies, and sales. In Italy, Alitalia serves 24 airports with 1,265 flights a week. In Europe, the Company serves 45 airports with 928 weekly flights. In the rest of the world, Alitalia planes take off and land at 14 airports with 101 flights every week.

For 27 years, Gate 1 Travel has offered More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. From its headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and through its network of local offices including Rome, Italy, Gate 1 Travel develops and operates tours throughout the world. Gate 1 Travel has extensive experience as one of the leading tour providers to Italy. Combined with our state-of-the-art online reservations systems, Gate 1 Travel in cooperation with Alitalia, offers the very best in tours to Italy and beyond through Alitalia Vacations.

* Prices do not include taxes and fees, may not include airfare and are based on double occupancy. Tour information including pricing may not be up to date.

Ruba.com
About Us
feedback@ruba.com
© 2010 Ruba, All Rights Reserved
; Some guides contain Wcities © 2010