Tunis and Its Suburbs

• Medina of Tunis: A prime example of an Arabic old town, densely packed with the Zitouna Mosque and the Souk, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Half day)
• Bardo Museum: One of the world’s most important collections of Roman mosaics and a key to understanding Tunisian history. (2–3 hours)
• Carthage Ruins: An ancient city layered with Phoenician and Roman civilizations, featuring the Antonine Baths and the Acropolis, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (3–4 hours)
• Sidi Bou Said: A blue-and-white seaside town offering stunning sunsets and sea views. (2–3 hours)

Central Tunisia & Coastal Areas

• Great Mosque of Kairouan: One of the oldest mosques in the Maghreb, known for its square minaret and classic colonnaded courtyard, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (2 hours)
• Medina of Sousse and Ribat: A coastal old town alongside an Islamic fortress, with outstanding mosaic exhibits in the museum, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Half day)
• Amphitheatre of El Jem: The third-largest Roman amphitheatre in the world, remarkably well preserved, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (2–3 hours)
• Hammamet: A sandy beach resort with a compact old town and long stretches of beach. (1 day)

Southern Sahara

• Matmata Cave Dwellings: Underground courtyard homes of the Berbers and a filming location for Star Wars. (Half day)
• Douz: The gateway to the Sahara, offering camel rides, desert sunsets, and stays in desert camps. (Half day – 1 day)
• Tozeur and Chott el Djerid Salt Lake: Features palm-filled oases, salt lake crystallization, mountain oases, and remnants of Star Wars film sets. (1 day)

Other Noteworthy Places

• Dougga (Dougga): A remarkably well-preserved Roman hill town with a theatre, temples, and a forum, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Half day)
• Ichkeul National Park: A wetland and migratory bird habitat combining ecological and scenic value, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Half day)
• Monastir and Mahdia: Historic Mediterranean ports and seaside towns ideal for relaxed exploration. (Half day)
• Chebika and Tamerza: Mountain oases and Berber villages offering unique cultural landscapes on the edge of the desert. (Half day)

Visiting Tips

Tunisia’s attractions span a wide north-south range. It’s advisable to plan your trip in three sections: northern (Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Dougga), central (Kairouan, Sousse, El Jem), and southern (Matmata, Douz, Tozeur). There are many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and ticket availability and opening hours may vary by season—confirm before you go. Most ruins are open-air stone structures, and the midday sun in summer can be intense. Early morning or late afternoon visits are more comfortable and better for photography.