Tunisia has long been known as an adventurer’s paradise. This is a land of endless opportunity for the active traveler; a country rich with possibilities for adventure and discovery. The ideal place for a real African adventure on a vacation is Tunisia. The country has some of the most exciting scenery, most interesting animals and idyllic beaches.

Visit Tunisia’s heritage areas where the country’s great wealth has been held in trust; and preserved in numerous sites and museums from the small Punic museum in Utica to the huge collections of the celebrated National Museum in Bardo. They have free entrance and usually a caretaker who act as the tour guide.

Your Tunisia vacation also gives you chance to visit some of the ancient Roman, Arab, Berber or Phoenician sites in the world. With this rich historical for reality’s sake visitors will return again and again captivated by the diversity of this Mediterranean land.

Whatever the season, your first glimpse of Tunisia will be its golden beaches and a deep blue sea. With over 1200km of coast this sunny Mediterranean land is a paradise for the vacationer. These waters have a long been a traditional passage for sailors and today dhows still ply the calm waters of the coastline.

Visitors are always welcome and urged to participate in “joie de vivre”, a reflection of Tunisian festivals. Whether it be in dancing, sharing a cup of tea or just a friendly smile. This Saharan Festival is of special interest to those who dream of the vast expanse of dunes and sober beauty of the Sahara.

A balmy summer evening under a magnificent starry sky is often the setting for these occasions. This unique atmosphere awaits you.
While Tunisia has a justified deserved reputation for beautiful beaches and sparkling clean seas, with the mild year round climate, this blessed land is also a heaven for the sports minded. Sea sports enjoyed during the summer can well be practiced for most of the year in southern resort areas. The coast is an ideal place to explore by boat, and the beaches are ideal for all kinds of water sports such as boating, waterskiing and windsurfing. Where some sports are not available at your hotel, clubs with small entry fees furnish additional facilities.

Undoubtedly Tunisia’s greatest asset is the mix of both Mediterranean weather and the Saharan desert where vastness and variety are the keynotes of life. You will be thrilled by the breathtaking charm of such scenery!
Tunisia Vacations offers a wide range of hotel accommodation for her growing economy and tourist industry. Country hotels and park lodges are of varying comfort, elegance and convenience. They are classified according to the international star system.

In addition, nearly all Tunisia Hotels are built with the visitor’s comfort and enjoyment in mind and their restaurants feature both international as well as Tunisian diets. There are budget local hotels with minimum standards for sanitation and most have business centers for the convenience of the visitor.

Indeed have a lot to enjoy on your Tunisia Vacation Tours by exploring our colorful destinations as pursue your own interests to create your dream in Tunisia. Enjoy your Tunisia stay!

1. Tunis-Carthage International Airport

Airport Contact
Tel: (216) 1 755 000
Fax: (216) 1 781 460
Airport information:
Distance from major town: 8km
Town: Tunis – Capital
Operating hours: 24hrs
Customs facilities: 24hrs
Passenger services:
Banks in operation: BNA-STB-BS-BIAT
Duty Free Shops- Available
Airport Transport – Private Companies (Taxis & Buses)

2. Jerba – Zarzis International Airport

Airport Contact
Tel: (216) 5 650 233
Fax: (216) 5 650 585
Airport information:
Distance from major town: 10km
Town: Houmt Essouk
Operating hours: 24hrs
Customs facilities: 24hrs
Passenger services:
Banks in operation: BNA-STB-BS
Duty Free Shops: Available
Medical facilities
Airport Transport- Private Companies (Taxis & Buses)

3. Monastir H. Bourguiba International Airport

Airport Contact
Tel: (216) 3 460 300
Fax: (216) 3 460 318
Airport information:
Distance from major town: 9km
Town: Monastir
Operating hours: 24hrs
Customs facilities: 24hrs
Passenger services:
Banks in operation: BNA-STB-BS-UBCI
Duty Free Shops: Available
Medical facilities
Airport Transport- Private Companies (Taxis & Buses)

4. Sfax-Thyna International Airport

Airport Contact
Tel: (216) 4 241 740
Fax: (216) 4 241 359
Airport information:
Distance from major town: 6km
Town: Sfax
Operating hours: 0600-1800 adjustable
Customs facilities: 0600-1800 adjustable
Passenger services:
Banks in operation: STB
Duty Free Shops: Available
Medical facilities
Airport Transport- Private Companies (Taxis & buses)

5. Tozeur-Nefta International Airport

Airport Contact
Tel: (216) 6 450 342
Fax: (216) 6 450 402
Airport information:
Distance from major town: 4km
Town: Tozeur
Operating hours: According to scheduled flight
Customs facilities: As operating hours
Passenger services:
Banks in operation: STB
Duty Free Shops: Available
Medical facilities
Airport Transport – Private Companies (Taxis & Buses)

6. 7 Novembre – Tabarka International Airport

Airport Contact
Tel: (216) 8 644 100
Fax: (216) 8 644 437
Airport information:
Distance from major town: 15km
Town: Tabarka
Passenger services:
Duty Free Shops: Available
Medical facilities
Airport Transport – Private Companies (Taxis & Buses)

Tunisia has long been known as an adventurer’s paradise said to be a land of endless opportunity for a lively traveler; of colors and contrasts. Spices and scents is the siren bell the welcomes you to a country also rich with possibilities for holiday and adventure.

Home to a very active equestrian community, Tunisia welcomes you to enjoy its natural beauty, ancient cities, lively festivals and warm friendliness of its citizens. Welcoming visitors to its shores has long been an honored Tunisian tradition.

Music and entertainment lovers, the International Music Festival is held for long evenings in the El Jem Coliseum. It will be an unforgettable experience for you hearing music of Tunisian renowned artists and symphonic orchestras in the outstanding setting of the majestic Roman coliseum in a mild summer night.

The Saharan Festival is of special interest to those who dream of the vast expanse of dunes and sober beauty of the Sahara. Douz -the gateway to the desert, offers an authentic and genuine picture of desert traditions, folk art and customs. The village itself, surrounded by sand dunes, is the departure point for the Mehares and Saharan safaris.

Shopping in Tunisia is definitely an art. Tunisia is an appropriate place to indulge in a novel shopping experience to memorize. For instance in Medina- an old city, the Souks offer a selection of objects of unsurpassed beauty and distinction, excellent arts and craft and traditional work. Spending your  Tunisia holidays would also bring you closer to the rich cultural fabric of this beautiful country.

For accommodation, nearly all Tunisia Hotels are built with the visitor’s comfort and enjoyment in mind. They are fitted with world class facilities and their restaurants feature both international as well as Tunisian diets. The impressive infrastructure of these modern hotels, restaurants, tourism offices and information centers has been developed to add to the guests comfort and pleasure. Holiday travelers are always welcome to participate whether it be in dancing, sharing a cup of tea or just a friendly smile.

Whether you prefer a long walk along miles of sparkling beaches, wind surfing the cool Mediterranean breezes, exploring ancient sites and legendary cities a game of golf or just a long lazy day relaxing on the warm golden sands, Tunisia has it all. Enjoy your Tunisia holidays!

Today’s Tunis is full of surprises. Smart hotels, steel and glass conference halls, International banks, chic boutiques, bookshops art galleries, broad tree-shaded avenues and busy yellow taxis give it all the bustle of a modern Mediterranean city. Yet around the corner is the Medina, almost unchanged since mediaeval times. As you enter its maze of narrow streets, alleys and covered passageways, the centuries slip away. Small shops, their treasures of brass, olive wood, leather, Berber jewellery, carpets, pottery and brightly colored garments spilling out into the street, vie for your attention. Continue upwards towards the Mosque of the Olive Tree, ‘Ez Zitouna’, at the heart of the Medina and as old as the town itself.

Rebuilt in the 9th century, Ez Zitouna was for centuries the focal point of the city. Traditionally, only the noble tradesmen like booksellers, perfumeries, dried fruit sellers and cloth merchants were allowed to operate within close proximity to the mosque. This is evident even today as only the traditional clothing shops, perfume souks and the spice shops are located alongside its walls.

Places of interest

Bardo National Museum, housed in a 13th century Hafsid palace, contains a major collection of Roman and other antiquities; Ez Zitouna Mosque; Carthage Archaeological site; Tourbet El Bey Mausaoleum and, nearby, the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said. If your next holiday destination is Tunisia, remember to include Tunis touring safari in your package.

Its glorious historical past has left the country with an exceptional legacy with twin sites of Phoenician and Roman Carthage, the hub of the Roman Empire in Africa. Fro, Kerkouane, today a World Heritage Site, to the walled city of Kairouane, considered as the fourth holiest city in Slam during the mediaeval period, visitors with an avid interest in the past will enjoy exploring the many historic sites of Tunisia. The Kasbahs and busy Medinas of Tunis and Sousse, where buildings designed by Islamic architects more than 1,000 years ago, are still in everyday use.\\The troglodyte pit houses and ‘Ksour’ (fortified granaries) of the Berbers reveal q way of life that has changed little over the centuries.

For lovers of sport, there are championship golf courses and opportunities for hiking, horse riding and camel trekking. Along the coast there is fishing and diving and at Tabarka, a coral reef. Shoppers will enjoy exploring the souks in search of bargains – Tunisia produces fine ceramics, splendid carpets, intricate jewellery and a huge range of utensils and ornaments fashioned from copper, brass and olive-wood.

The fertile, mountainous north acts as the country’s main source of agriculture providing cereals, vegetables and fruits. To the south of the mountains the high plain falls away, first to a series of shimmering salt lakes and luxuriant palm tree oasis, then into a sandy desert that merges into the vast emptiness of the Sahara. Along the 1,100 km coastline are busy ports, quiet fishing villages and modern resorts such as Nabeul, Hammamet, Sousse and Jerba, where visitors can laze on wide, sandy beaches enjoy a wide range of water sports of take advantage of the many-state-of-the-art thalassatherapy centres.

Tunisian culture has evolved over the generations through an intermingling of both European and Arab traditions – a mélange that manifests itself in Tunisian music, which displays Berber and Andalusian influences, the pottery and ceramic arts that heave flourished since Roman times and the cuisine which unites French flair with Arab and African culinary traditions.

The hospitable land of colors and contrasts, spices and scents invites you to enjoy its natural beauty, ancient cities, lively festivals and an impressive infrastructure of modern hotels. Whether you prefer a long walk along miles of sparkling beaches, windsurfing on the cool Mediterranean Sea, exploring ancient sites and legendary cities, a game of golf or just a long, lazy day relaxing on the warm golden sands, Tunisia’s blend of history, culture and modern facilities is captivating.

Entertainment and events

The country offers a wide choice of entertainment from nightclubs and discotheques to fine restaurants and casinos. Festival events of the Mountain Oases (late April); Festival of Symphonic Music, El-jem (July – August); International Festival of Carthage (July-August); International Festival of the Saharan (early December). The Medina Festival in Tunis (during the Holy month of Ramadan.)

Where to Stay

City hotels, beach resorts and spas.