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From the souks of
Tunis and the ancient ruins of Carthage to
the beaches of Hammamet and the cave
dwellings of the Sahara, Tunisia is a land
of vibrant contrast. It has been
invaded by the Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals,
Byzantines, Turks, Spanish and French who
have all left their mark on the land
creating a rich and diverse cultural
heritage. The most famous heritage of
these ancient invasions id the city of
Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians, under
whom it soon became the most powerful city
in the Mediterranean. It was conquered
and rebuilt by the Romans and it is their
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Roman
remains still litter the entire country, from the enormous auditorium in
El Jem to the beautiful mosaics at the Bardo museum in Tunis. But
there is so much more to Tunisia than Roman relics. The souks with
their spicy aromas mingling with displays of silver jewellery, leather
goods, perfumes and brightly coloured carpets and silks, transport the
mind back to an exotic bygone era, and the coastal resorts with their
palm trees, clear azure seas and sine white beaches are a great place
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Tunis, the large sprawling capital,
has managed to maintain a lot of its
original charm and character while
successfully combining an old town or medina
with a modern city. The medina remains
one of the most beautiful and authentic in
North Africa with a wealth of ancient
palaces and, at its religious core, the
grandiose Great Mosque built in 732 and open
to non-Muslims. The narrow
labyrinthine streets of the souk lined with
shops of artisans and merchants create a
cacophony of sights, sounds and aromas that
offer the shopping opportunities of a
lifetime. You can find practically
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Hammamet.
Sheltered by the Gulf of Hammamet are miles
of fine sandy beaches, sparkling seas and
modern hotels dedicated to the comfort and
well being of their guests. Hammamet
is a way of life, its fishermen in brightly
coloured boats, the medina surrounded by its
ramparts and crowned by an ancient fort
overlooking the sea, fashionable boutiques
where traditional tunics and caftans rival
local crafts for the passerby's attention.
Its water-ports, folklore and festivals.
It is what ever you want it to be ....... |
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| With 700 miles
of sandy beaches, a dramatic and ancient
past, conservation parks, botanical gardens,
acres of golf courses, water parks, scuba
diving, historic souk, the stress relieving
thalassotherapy spas and the mysterious
Sahara, discover a different Mediterranean! |
Prices on request
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Tunisian Dinar |
Arabic |
6 hours 25 mins |
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