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1T : MEDINA - CARTHAGE - SIDI BOU SAID From
08:00 to 16:00
Program :
The day will start with a visit of the Medina
of Tunis the largest in North Africa. Visit
the popular districts of Tunis, the area of
the Ottoman Palaces, and the Dar Ben Abdullah,
house of arts and traditions which illustrate
the way of life and customs of the nineteenth
century Tunis.
Spend some time in the Medina and its Souks,
colourful local markets to discover the exquisite
craftsmanship of Tunisia's artisans and discover
the traditions and cultural heritage of Tunisia
in the various libraries and bookstores.
After lunch, visit to the Sites city of Carthage,
the oldest Phoenician settlement on the coast
of North Africa, and its glorious monuments:
the Anthonin thermes, the Tophet at Salambo,
the Amphitheatre, the Punic ports, the Acropolium
and the archaeological museum of Carthage.
Finish the day at Sidi Bou Said, a village with
immaculate white and blue houses that has managed
to preserve its charm and peacefulness. Stroll
through Sidi Bou Said narrow streets Bordered
by whitewashed houses with blue shutters and
doors. Check out the various art galleries,
try a bambalouni, light and crispy Tunisian
style doughnut with some mint tea in one of
the cafes of Sidi Bou Said and enjoy the superb
view of the gulf of Tunis from one of Sidi Bou
Said traditional café.
Come back to the hotel at 19h00.
Description :
Step back in history at the Carthaginian and
roman ruins of Carthage, a fascinating day out,
taking to the major sights around the cosmopolitan
city of Tunis. Delight at the picturesque artist’s
village of SIDI BOU SAID, known as the “sugar
cube” Village, and capture on film the
spectacular views across the gulf of TUNIS.
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