Tunisia Holidays
An ancient land heavily influenced by both European and African cultures, Tunisia makes for an intriguing holiday break.
Religious icons such as the Sousse mosque can be found dotted all over this fair land, whilst ancient towns such as Monastir and El Djem exhibit impressive heritage sites, with the likes of an ancient 30,000 capacity Roman Coliseum on show. Nearby, the city of Sfax, situated along the Gulf of Gabes, makes for fascinating viewing, as many shops and market stalls play homage to it’s past glories as a former Barbary pirate base, mainly through the seafaring related articles, such as telescopes and other memorabilia on show.
Fans of Sci – Fi will love Matmata, which was famously used as the ‘troglodyte village’ in Star Wars Episode 4; just walking round the village invokes memories of famous scenes. Should you be looking for a little shopping jaunt, then the vast markets of Gabes make for an intriguing wander; everything from spice to silk, glassware to woodwork can be purchased here at a very reasonable price. Should you feel like a peaceful walk in the beating Tunisian sun, then you can even diverse to the desert outpost of Douz before returning to the main city.
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Tunisia Holidays
Upon leaving Douz, you will have the chance to ride camel – back across the sandy desert, before arriving at Kebili to cross the salt lake of Chott el Jerid to Tozeur, an important oasis on the ancient caravan route between Algeria and Tunisia. From here, you can take an optional jeep excursion to the mountainous oasis of Chebika, which in itself is home to a whole host of wonderful restaurants and bazaars selling some fabulous authentic Tunisian cuisine and goods.
Tunisia Holidays
Should you be inspired by the thought of seeing as much of this deliciously Arabic country as possible, then a voyage on the world famous ‘Red Lizard’ train is for you. Thundering through the gargantuan Gorges of Selja, there is plenty of opportunities to take photos of some truly breathtaking scenery, before arriving in Sbeitla to view ancient Roman ruins and then onto the once sacred city of Kairouan, both of which possess architecture worthy of further photographic capture.
Tunisia Holidays
Returning to monuments of religious significance, the Grand Mosque of Kairouan makes for a further spiritual extravagance, before journeying to yet more fabulous Roman remains, which this time are offset to a backdrop of the awe – inspiring Atlas Mountains.
Tunisia Holidays
To cap your time in Tunisia, take the time to pass through the cities of Carthage and Sidi-Bou-Said, two areas that delightfully blend ancient traditions with modern style, whilst the capital city of Tunis is home to a colourful traditional medina and Bardo Museum, whilst at the same time the youthful setup gives the impression of a contemporary city centre.
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