Tunus Tour with Turkish Airlines for 3 Nights (TUN-TUN)
Tour Detail
1st Day ISTANBUL – TUNIS – NABEUL – HAMMAMET
We meet at Istanbul New Airport, international departures terminal, three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we begin our Turkish Airlines scheduled flight to Tunis. Upon arrival at Tunis Airport, we transfer to our hotel with our private bus waiting for us at the airport. During the city tour, places you can see include Bourguiba Boulevard, which will make you feel as if you are in France, St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral, built in the 19th century, the statue of Ibn Khaldun, one of the famous Arab scholars of the Middle Ages, and the clock tower, considered a symbol of Tunis. Afterwards, we depart for our Nabeul tour. In Nabeul, the capital of ceramic and pottery art, as we stroll through the mystical streets of the city, we will see many Tunisia-specific items such as copper, leather, embroidery, and cradles. Then we head to Hammamet, nicknamed the Saint-Tropez of Tunisia, built on the seafront and offering magnificent views from its roof terraces. In Hammamet, among the places we will see are its long, clean beaches and azure sea, as well as magnificent parks, luxurious gardens, castle walls, streets, and the large mosque that has managed to preserve the city’s deep-rooted history. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
2nd Day HAMMAMET
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join our extra Kairouan & El Jem & Monastir tour. (80 Euro). We depart for Kairouan and visit the Great Okba Ibn Nefaa Mosque, considered the ancestor of all mosques in the region of the Maghreb and also one of the most important Islamic monuments. This structure, an architectural masterpiece of universal value, is also classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. We will also visit the Aghlabid Basins and finally the tomb of Sidi Sahbi. Then we head to El Jem. The amphitheater here is one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world. Built in the mid-3rd century AD (230-240 AD), this monumental amphitheater is the largest remaining Roman monument in Africa and ranks third in the Empire after those in Rome and Verona. One of the last great amphitheaters built during the Roman period, the architectural design of the structure is an improved version of the Colosseum in Rome. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
3rd Day HAMMAMET
After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join our extra Tunis & Carthage & Bardo Museum tour. (80 Euro). We first depart to explore the ancient city of Carthage. In this ancient city, founded by the Phoenicians and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will discover 3,000-year-old Roman, Byzantine, and Crusader remains in the footsteps of the famous Carthaginian commander Hannibal. Carthage, which contains a series of ancient structures and ruins, reflects its rich history with its thermal baths, temples, and walls. Afterwards, our tour continues with a visit to the Bardo Museum. The museum has a vast collection of artifacts, with Roman mosaics being especially notable. With their intricate designs and vivid colors, each mosaic tells a unique story from Tunisia’s diverse past. Then we head to Tunis’s historic Medina district. We visit the Tunis Medina, also known as Old Tunis, with its narrow streets and bazaar full of souvenir shops. We will visit Souk El Attarine, a famous market located in the historic center of Tunisia’s capital. “Souk” means “market” or “bazaar” in Arabic, and “El Attarine” means “perfumers” or “spice sellers.” Here you may shop as you wish. Afterwards, places you can see include Place de la Kasbah (Historic Tunis Square) and the Zitouna Mosque. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
4th Day HAMMAMET – TUNIS – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms and have free time until the transfer time announced by your guide. Guests who wish may join our extra Sidi Bou Said tour. (35 Euro). We head to Sidi Bou Said, with its blue and white houses surrounded by the blue waters of the Mediterranean, narrow streets, and breathtaking views. We will stroll through the enchanting streets of Sidi Bou Said, also known as the Santorini of Tunisia, and take magnificent photos. After the tour, transfer to Tunis Airport at the time announced by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, we begin our Turkish Airlines scheduled flight to Istanbul. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival in Istanbul and end of the tour. Hotel check-in time is between 15:00–17:00 / check-out time is between 10:00–12:00.
ACCOMMODATION NOTES, FLIGHT DETAILS, AND OTHER INFORMATION
Hotel check-in time is between 15:00–17:00 / check-out time is between 10:00–12:00.
Departure and arrival times are local times.
Flights marked with * arrive at the destination on the next calendar day after the departure date.
Please ask for domestic connection details and price differences.
Appropriate clothing is recommended to be available for mosque visits.
Outbound: TK663 19MAR ISTTUN 1535 1635
Return: TK658 22MAR TUNIST 2335 0420*
Outbound: TK661 23APR ISTTUN 0805 0900
Return: TK664 26APR TUNIST 1715 2205
Outbound: TK661 30APR ISTTUN 0800 0900
Return: TK664 03MAY TUNIST 1725 2210
Outbound: TK661 16MAY ISTTUN 0805 0900
Return: TK664 03MAY TUNIST 1715 2205
Outbound: TK661 28MAY ISTTUN 0805 0900
Return: TK664 31MAY TUNIST 1715 2205
Outbound: TK661 25JUN ISTTUN 0800 0900
Return: TK664 28JUN TUNIST 1725 2210
Outbound: TK661 14SEP ISTTUN 0750 0845
Return: TK664 17SEP TUNIST 1755 2245
Outbound: TK661 29OCT ISTTUN 0900 1000
Return: TK664 01NOV TUNIST 1820 2315
Outbound: TK661 12NOV ISTTUN 0900 1000
Return: TK664 15NOV TUNIST 1820 2315
What's Included
— Economy class airfare with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) – Tunis (TUN) – Istanbul (IST) route
— Airport taxes
— Airport-hotel-airport transfers
— 3 nights half-board accommodation at a 5-star hotel
— Tunis city tour
— Hammamet city tour
— Nabeul city tour
— TURSAB professional liability insurance
— Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
— Exit tax fee
— Travel health insurance
— Lunches and drinks not specified in the program
— All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
— Optional extra tours
— Driver tips: 10 Euro per person (optional)