The capital of Tunisia is on the North-Eastern coast of the country and was founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century B.C. Oriental tradition, French flair, modern high-rises and industrial areas shape the cityscape of the present. The centre of the cosmopolitan city is the Medina, the Arabic old town with its mosques, sacred buildings and mausoleums. It is surrounded by the modern French Ville Nouvelle, which dates from the colonial age of the 19th century. The Turkish influence can be found in Souk, the lively market and business area of the city. The sights include: Medina, Souk, Parc du Belvédère, Ville Nouvelle with the Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the Bardo Museum, Carthage and the village of Sidi Bou Said.

Tips for excursions

Tunis - history and culture

The trip takes the participants via Salambo to Carthage. The Punic harbours, the Roman Antonius thermal baths, the theatre and the amphitheatre will be viewed. A further item on the programme is a visit to the Bardo National Museum. Here you can admire Roman mosaics, statues and antique jewellery. At the end of the tour you will get to know village life in Sidi Bou Said. The blue houses of this village are particularly striking.

Historic Tunis and shopping

A trip to the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said with many options for shopping. Return to Arabic-European Tunis. Sights of note: the Casbah, Government Square, the Grand Mosque. Shopping options in the old marketplaces with traditional fabrics, carpets, jewellery and fine perfumes.

Tour of Sidi Bou Said village and Tunis

The participants are driven to the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said, where, alongside the ancient settlement's historical attractions, there are many opportunities to shop. The return trip takes in Tunis, with its Arabic and European influences which can be seen in the city's numerous tourist sites. Sights of interests include the Casbah, Government Square and the Grand Mosque. Tunis of course also offers many opportunities for shopping, for example in the old market squares. Here, traditional fabrics, carpets, jewellery and fine perfumes are sold.