Elegant Tunisia Tour - Turkish Airlines (New Year’s Special)
Per Person 799 €
Tour detail
Day 1 ISTANBUL – TUNIS – NABEUL – HAMMAMET
We meet three hours prior to departure at the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport. After luggage check-in, ticketing, and boarding procedures, we begin our flight to Tunis with Turkish Airlines. Upon arrival at Tunis Airport, we transfer to our waiting private bus and proceed with our city tour. During the city tour, you will feel like you are in France as we visit Bourguiba Avenue, the 19th-century Aziz Vincent de Paul Cathedral, the statue of Ibn Khaldun, one of the famous Arab scholars of the Middle Ages, and the clock tower, which is considered an icon of Tunis. Then, we depart for Nabeul. In Nabeul, known as the capital of ceramics and pottery art, we stroll through the city's mystical streets and see objects unique to Tunisia such as copper, leather, embroidery, and cradle work. Afterwards, we head to Hammamet, often called Tunisia's Saint-Tropez, known for its long, clean beaches and deep blue sea, as well as its magnificent parks, luxury gardens, fortress walls, streets, and the large mosque that preserves the city’s rich history. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel for rest and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Day 2 HAMMAMET
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the tours of Kairouan & El Jem & Monastir. Our first stop is Kairouan. We visit the Great Okba Ibn Nefa’a Mosque, which is considered the father of all mosques in the Maghreb and one of the most important Islamic monuments. This universal architectural masterpiece is also listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. We will also visit the Aghlabid Basin and the tomb of Sidi Sbei. Then, we move on to El Jem. The amphitheater here is one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world. Built in the third century AD (AD 230-240), this monumental amphitheater is the largest Roman ruin in Africa. It ranks third after those in Rome and Verona in the Roman Empire. It is considered the last of the large Roman amphitheaters built during the Roman period, with an architectural design that is an improved version of the Colosseum in Rome. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Day 3 HAMMAMET
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Tunis & Carthage & Bardo Museum. Our first stop is the ancient city of Carthage. Founded by the Phoenicians and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will explore this ancient city following the footsteps of the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal, uncovering 3,000-year-old Roman, Byzantine, and Crusader ruins. Carthage hosts numerous ancient structures, ruins, thermal baths, temples, and walls that reflect its rich history. Next, our tour continues with the visit to the Bardo Museum, which houses a vast collection of artifacts, especially famous for its Roman mosaics. Each mosaic's complex designs and vivid colors tell a unique story from Tunisia's diverse past. Then, we proceed to Tunisia’s historic Medina district. We explore the narrow streets and souks filled with souvenirs and shops, known as the Old Town of Tunis. We will visit the famous Souk El Attarine, a traditional market meaning "the perfumery", "the spice market". Here, you can shop to your heart’s content. Afterward, we visit Place de la Kasbah (the historic Tunis square) and the Zitouna Mosque. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Day 4 HAMMAMET – TUNIS – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms. Then, we depart for a tour of Sidi Bou Said. Known as the blue and white village, surrounded by the waters of the Mediterranean, with narrow streets and breathtaking views, we will visit Sidi Bou Said. Also called Tunisia’s Santorini, we will stroll through its enchanting streets and take stunning photos. After the tour, our guide will inform us of the departure time to transfer to Tunis Airport.
After check-in procedures for luggage, tickets, and boarding, our flight with Turkish Airlines departs for Istanbul. Following a comfortable and pleasant flight, we arrive in Istanbul and conclude our tour.
What's included
- Istanbul (IST) – Tunis (TUN) – Tunis (TUN) – Istanbul (IST) flights with Turkish Airlines in economy class
- Airport taxes
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers
- 3 nights in a 5* hotel with Half Board accommodation
- Tunis city tour
- Hammamet city tour
- Nabeul city tour
- Kairouan, El Jem, and Monastir tour
- Tunis, Carthage, and Bardo Museum tour
- Sidi Bou Said tour
- TURSAB professional liability insurance
- Turkish-speaking guide service
- New Year's Gala Program (live music and DJ with a rich menu – including half a bottle of wine per person, 2 beers, or 2 soft drinks)
Not included
- Outbound travel exit fee,
- Travel health insurance
- Lunch and beverages not specified in the program
- All personal expenses and hotel extras,
- Museum & historical site entrance fees
- Tourist city taxes
- Driver tips 10 Euro / per person (optional)
- Travel health insurance
- Lunch and beverages not specified in the program
- All personal expenses and hotel extras,
- Museum & historical site entrance fees
- Tourist city taxes
- Driver tips 10 Euro / per person (optional)
Need to Know
Bardo Museum, Carthage Ruins, El Jem Amphitheater, Tourist City Taxes, Local Guides,
Per person 125 €,
***Payment to our guide is mandatory during the tour***
KONAKLAMA NOTES, FLIGHT DETAILS, AND OTHER INFORMATION
- Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
- Departure and arrival times are local times.
- Flights marked with an asterisk (*) will arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
- Please inquire about domestic connection details and fare differences.
- It is recommended to carry appropriate clothing for mosque visits.
- Participants agree in advance that they will pay the amount specified in the tour program for guide services, museum & site entrances, city taxes, earphone systems if applicable, and other expenses related to the tour, and that they will not hold the tour operator responsible for any circumstances arising from these costs. Participants are fully informed about this.
Flight Schedule:
TK663 29 DEC IST TUN 0900 1000
TK658 01 JAN TUN IST 1820 2315
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Our tour program operates with a minimum of 40 participants. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the agency will inform the participants of a final cancellation date 21 days before the tour's departure. Canceled tours due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through the agency.
- When the tour program includes only category information without specific hotel names, or when options are available for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by your agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
- During fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at locations farther than the specified kilometers or in different cities. In such cases, your agency will notify you 48 hours before the tour departure.
- Panoramic city tours included in the package are designed for general city introduction, lasting 2-3 hours, with only bus narration by the guide, and do not include museum or site entries. Such tours, and other tours specified in the program, may be altered or canceled by local authorities due to circumstances beyond control, such as closures, events, or weather conditions. The agency is not responsible for these situations. Some tours may be conducted on foot or by public transport if roads or access points are closed.
- Triple rooms are subject to availability and typically consist of one large bed and one foldaway or coach bed. Third-person and child reservations accept that beds may be smaller than standard. Child discounts apply only to one child sharing with two adults and within the specified age group. No beds are guaranteed for children aged 0-2 years.
- Breakfasts included in the hotel are generally continental, consisting of bread, butter, jam, tea or coffee, and served in a dedicated room.
- Flight times may change due to group bookings; current details will be confirmed by your agency.
- For domestic flights, confirm the flight times before the tour. If a passenger books their own domestic connection independently, the tour may be canceled, and no refunds will be issued for changes or cancellations.
- According to airline rules, if the outbound flight is unused, the return flight will be canceled.
- Guests not on the flight must be present on time at the start point; otherwise, they are responsible for their own transfers and arrangements.
- The agency is not responsible for guests missing flights and the costs associated with alternative arrangements.
- Personal belongings, luggage, passports, and IDs are the responsibility of the participants; the agency is not liable for lost, forgotten, or stolen items.
- In cases of illness, loss, theft, etc., the guide cannot accompany guests individually.
- The name, date of birth, and passport number provided during booking must be accurate to avoid penalties; incorrect information may result in costs for reissuance or penalties.
- Some airlines may charge fees for food, beverages, or online check-in services.
- Seat numbers cannot be guaranteed on bus tours.
- The times communicated by the guide are the departure times; guides will depart without waiting at the scheduled time. Late guests will need to make their own way to the next stop.
- Extra tours are operated by local agencies requiring a minimum of 20 participants; if not met, tours may be canceled or prices adjusted. Schedules and availability may change based on local museum or site hours and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional; participation depends on guest preference, and late arriving guests will be expected to wait at designated rest stops.
- Entrance fees for museums and sites in optional tours must be paid during the tour or at booking.
- Participants agree in advance to pay all costs for guide services, entrance fees, city taxes, audio systems, and optional extras as notified.
- The agency acts as an intermediary with airlines and is subject to the 1955 Hague Protocol. Flight delays and schedule changes may occur; travelers accept this when purchasing the tour.
VISA
- Visa requirements apply to Turkish citizens. Visa applications must be made at the agency with the required documents listed under "Necessary Documents for Visa" at least 6 months before travel expiry date and with a valid passport.
- The visa must be obtained from the first country of entry or the country where the stay is longest.
- Green passport holders do not require visas, only a valid passport for at least 6 months beyond travel.
- Visa information provided pertains to Turkish citizens; non-Turkish passport holders must consult relevant consulates.
- Obtaining a visa does not guarantee entry; border officials have the authority to deny entry. The agency is not responsible for this.
- Passports that are torn, damaged, wet, or otherwise damaged should be renewed, and if a visa is required, it should be on a new passport. The passenger bears this responsibility.
- Minors under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked to show written consent from the other parent; travelers are advised to be prepared.