Activities
Tunis, the capital
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Administrative capital of the country, Tunis is a city that is both modern and ancient. Take a walk in the medina and admire the numerous buildings such as the Zitouna mosque or the Bab El Bhar gate. It will also be pleasant to stroll in the souks with their numerous stalls of traditional art, clothing or leather. In the modern city, you will find many cafes, restaurants and stores. The Bardo Museum is the most important museum in Tunisia which traces the history of the country through time thanks to its collections. A real jewel of Tunisian heritage, it will appeal to young and old alike. To go out in the evening, the nightlife in Tunis is very developed: many lounges bars, discotheques and open-air clubs will delight the revelers.
Carthage, the Phoenician
Classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site, Carthage was once a very important commercial city. Built on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Tunis, the site contains vestiges that bear witness to 3,000 years of history. Over the years, several civilizations have succeeded one another, each of them leaving their mark on the city's various monuments. Start your visit on the hill at Byrsa with the museum where archaeological objects from the site are displayed. Not far away, you will find the remains of the Punic quarter and the forum. Facing the sea, you will come across the Baths of Antoninus, a huge building where you can still see the vaulted rooms in the basement. Other highlights include the two Punic ports, the military port and the commercial port, and the theater where the Carthage International Music Festival is held every year.
Chott el-Djérid
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Located between two key cities of southern Tunisia: Tozeur and Kebili, the Chott el-Djerid is a salt lake of about 7000 m2, an unusual landscape almost lunar! Excursions are organized there and are generally done on board a 4x4. It is a unique and relaxing place ideal for a day off the beaten track!
Dougga
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Dougga is an archaeological site, about a hundred kilometers from Tunis, in excellent condition and probably one of the best preserved in the whole Maghreb. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its remains are located on a hill and cover more than 25 hectares. It takes half a day to see most of the buildings such as the theater, the capitol, the baths, several temples and a mausoleum... One thing is sure, if you are in the northern region during your vacations in Tunisia, a visit to Dougga is a step not to be missed.
El Jem
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The amphitheater El Jem is located in the small town of the same name in the Sahel region about 30 km from the city of Mahdia. It is the largest coliseum in North Africa and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. This work was built in 238 AD, an architectural feat for its time.
Sidi Bou Saïd
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Right next to the famous city of Carthage and its thermal baths, the charming village of Sidi Bou Saïd is distinguished by its architecture and its blue and white colored houses. Stroll through the small paved streets of this village and admire the doors of the houses, which are, for the most part, elaborately decorated. You will find in this charming village many hotels and guest houses, which face the sea and offer to their visitors landscapes of a rare beauty. On the cultural side, you will take the opportunity to visit some museums, notably the Dar el-Annabi museum to discover the art of living in Tunisia and the Dar Nejma Ezzahra palace where musical instruments are exhibited and where concerts and shows are also held. The view is exceptional. To bring back some souvenirs, go to the traditional market of Art Lella Salha & Crafts where you will find spices, traditional handicrafts, clothes, carpets...you will be spoilt for choice.
Ksar Ouled Soltane
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Located in Tataouine, the Ouled Soltane ksar built in the 15th century is one of the most beautiful multi-storey granaries of the country organized around two large courtyards. With its rounded shapes, its exterior staircases on the facade and its earth colors, this ksar was used to store the food reserves of one or several tribes. Does this site remind you of something? You must have seen it in one of the episodes of the Star Wars saga.
