Tunisia Travel Guide

Sousse has a very long history. It was a Phoenician outpost (Hadrumetum), a free Roman city (Byzacium), a vandal town (Hunericopolis) and finally the Byzantine city of Justiniana or Justinianopolis. Nothing of these settlements remains, for in the early years of the Hegira, Justinianopolis was entirely destroyed after a two-month siege by...

Here are some must see´s and easy to reach by car places within 1 1/2 from Sousse.1 El Djem roman aphitheather ( 1 hour drive max )2 Kairouan, 4th holy city according to Islam and were the Arab conquest of Tunisia Began ( 1 hour drive max) Places of interest :Sidi Okba Moské the oldest in africa, Aglabid basins, Bir Barota with its working camel,...

The Bardo museum has the world's greatest collection of Roman Mosaics. It was recently the victim of a terrorist attack that killed 20+ tourist, however do not let this deter you, it is one of the most magnificent sights in Tunis and should not be missed.

The list below contains what are considered the finest dining options in the Tunis area, quoted from The Culture Trip (www. theculturetrip. com). Due to my short visit, I only managed to try two of them and had tea at a third (all were very good, so the website seems trustworthy!). Here is the list so I can remember next time...Dar El Jeld, 5 Dar...

Cemetery in Hammamet is located along the walls of the Kasbah and of itself is nothing special. Actually I was intrigued by the fact that the Italian politician and Prime Minister Bettino Craxi once fled from Italy and took refuge in Tunisia. Bettino Craxi was the main actor in a big corruption scandal but he evaded justice by fleeing the country....

Sidi Bou Hadid is the most famous cafe in Hammamet and the target of every visitors, a must see place.It is located in the old town and is leaning against the Kasbah, which dominated Hammamet. Cafe is actually located on the coast, overlooking the Bay of Hammamet. It is a very well-attended place in the city because, in addition to cold drinks, a...

Considered one of the better fine dining restaurants in the Tunis area, Dar Zarrouk certainly lived up to its reputation. Not only is the food (traditional Tunisian and seafood) delicious, but the restaurants is very elegant and is graced by incredible views over the Mediterranean and the Bay of Tunis. It has a large dining room, plus a courtyard...

In close proximity to Sidi Bou Said are the magnificent, preserved ruins of Carthage. Site of Punic War battles, the ruins of Carthage are a testament to part the Romans played in the history of this North African country. Carthage is also noted as the birth place of Hannibal.So great was the importance of this Phoenician-founded city of Carthage...

A good part of the local farmers is in use of motor vehicles for the transport of their products to the markets. Those who cannot afford motor vehicles still use traditional transport with so-called caleche (carriage), which instead of wooden wheels now have a car tires. It makes transport to be more smooth and less tiring for the horses.

Residents of Djerba have mounted the tires on their chariots (caleche) and it makes fare to be more comfortable for passengers and less tiring for the horses. It is probably the reason that for towing carriage is sufficient only one horse. This carriage are used to transport people between the island settlements.

the Sidi el-Mezeri cemetery is overlooked by the impressive Habib Bourguiba mausoleum, All the bodies are laid on thier sides facing Mecca.

The Habib Bourguiba Mausoleum dominates the Sidi el-Mezeri cemetery. The grand marble building holds the remains of Habib Bourguiba, who died in 2000. He was the founder of modern day Tunisia. He was born in Monastir in 1903. He studied law in Paris then returned to Tunisia to a political career.He peacefully campaigned againt the French occupation...

Someone else on VT has described this restaurant as overpriced. I suppose they have a point, but this is a tourist town, there's little competition and you only have to look at the number of tables to realise that this is not an ordinary Tunisian diner. That's before you clock the stickers for a multitude of 4x4 'desert safaris' adorning the...

After the visit of Matmata, and after visiting the Ksours, we were ready again for a long 4wd´s drive to Gabes.

Yes I agree-not many tourists in le Kef-and that is part of the charm. What you will find there is some fabulous accommodation ,if you fancy a fabulous, though not expensive bed try www.dar-boumakhlouf.com.also the people are so friendly. The young man who I asked for directions who worked in sicca vineria not only phoned my accommodation, took me...

At the top of the town, the castle-like Kasbah, with its crenelated battlements stands guard over the town.There are shady cypress trees near the gate, so if it is closed, sit, wait and catch the breezes. The guardian will turn up soon.Apparently begun by the Byzantines in the 6th century, using roman building materials, the fort was added to by...

The nearby town of Sidi Bou Said must be one of the most picturesque villages in Tunisia and shouldn't be missed. Famous for its visually intense white-washed buildings trimmed in Cerulean blue, and the flowering bourgainvillea, the village is overflowing with physical charm. With its perfect location on the Gulf of Tunis, it is no wonder it was a...

This round look rocks remind me on urns I have seen while ago in Aquileia - Italy, where one of the most important town from Roman times were situated. Since there are no information in the park regarding this rocks I am only guessing it. I would be very grateful for any information in this regard.

This place is named after the French cartoon character and serves great local food served in a courtyard just outside the Eden Palmerie. The staff speaks English and is very helpful. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Great camel Steak

The Tozeur Medina is known for its sandstone building and colorful doors. Although not many people live here anymore, the lack of traffic actually can make this a more enjoyable place to roam.

I suppose I didn't choose the best time to visit La Perla, and with good reason. I was catching the 01.15 night train to Tunis, so a restaurant that stayed open until the small hours seemed a good option: checking earlier in the day I was told until three. La Perla has an upstairs room with live music, and when I arrived at elevenish this is where...

Another first-rate museum. The name is a bit of a misnomer, since most of the exhibits here reflect the life of a member of the ruling elite: shoes inlaid with mother-of-pearl and so on. The displays are nevetheless interesting enough; but the real attraction (as with many museums in Tunisia) is the building itself, in this case the...

We had daily party, on the hotel's terrace, organized by the group of local entertainers that was most impatient expected by little kids. Small stage became kid's place for various games and dancing and they in fact really enjoyed. After the kids performed DJ who played Tunisian hits, led at that time by globally popular song "Sidi Mansour ya...

Cap Bon peninsula is protruding part of Tunisia in the Mediterranean Sea and can be called a passage to Europe because it is only 140 of kilometers far from Sicily. It is a fertile oasis of Tunisia, mainly lowland, where it is grown fruits, vegetables and olives, while the slopes of gentle hills dotted with vineyards. Many might be surprised, just...

Try to keep your bracelet hidden whilst out and about - it is quite common for people to approach you and pretend that they work at the hotel and then offer to take you around the town for a guided tour. In reality they know your hotel from the wrist band and are getting paid commission for each shop you buy from.

On the other side of a square known as Place Khadi en-Noamine from the Great Mosque is this mosque but I don't know its name! So if you can help me out then let me know!

The ventilation system of the underground is in the shape of flowers. It can be barely noticed from the ground floor of the amphitheatre, in fact, I saw it only from the underground.The animal cells had the holes through which the animals were poked so they would enter the elevator cage. The fights between the gladiators and animals were very...

There are couple of huge corridors under the ground floor of the amphitheatre which is usually called "hypogenum". It is the scene where gladiators and animals have stood before entering into the arena. Hypogenum could have one or two levels and it was dark, swelteringly hot and stinking network of cells, tunnels and passageways. This underground...

In Sousse we researched the best way to get to El Jem for the day. The verdict - use the louage. The French word literally means ‘rental’ and refers to the shared-taxis that travel between towns and cities.We took a taxi to the louage station, and paid 3.45 Dirham each for the trip. In Sousse the tickets were issued by computer, and we were on our...

Named after a governor of Kairouan who once lived in the 300-year old mansion in which it is housed, Dar Abderrahman Zarrouk is located on a small street near the back high walls of Hotel de la Kasbah. The restaurant is one of limited fine dining experiences in Kairouan serving traditional Tunisian food made with local produce and meats. We had an...

Founded in 866 AD and designed with traditional Andulsian design, this is one of the oldest mosque of the old city.